Northampton
Portion of Mass. Central Rail Trail closed next two months for construction
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton announced to the public on June 3 that the Mass. Central Rail Trail between Jackson Street and Stoddard Street will close for at least two months.
‘Caring about people with people:’ how the ‘Hub’ will integrate services
NORTHAMPTON — For Michele Farry, the deputy commissioner of Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services, the city’s groundbreaking Community Resilience Hub will be, among many other things, about envisioning a future of wellness for oneself.
Local vintage book fair returns to Northampton for its second year
NORTHAMPTON — A local book fair featuring myriad vendors in the area is returning for its second year in Northampton after a successful inaugural showing.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
Northampton Planning Board to consider adjustments in hybrid meeting rules
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board is currently in the midst of considering adjustments to its current hybrid meeting and public comment rules.
Petition circulates to save RN position at Smith College
NORTHAMPTON — A petition urging Smith College to preserve full registered nurse services at Pelham Medical Services at Schact Center for Health and Wellness is currently circulating online.
Ceremony honors Revolutionary War patriots
WARE — On May 26, the public and representatives from local organizations celebrated Memorial Day weekend at Quabbin Park Cemetery in Ware by honoring Revolutionary War patriots interred at the cemetery.
Northampton student honored at Letters About Literature ceremony
NORTHAMPTON — A sixth grade Lander Grinspoon Academy student was honored on May 21 at the State House in the 24th annual Massachusetts Letters About Literature ceremony.
Hope and Feathers Framing celebrates new space
NORTHAMPTON — The folks at Hope and Feathers Framing will celebrate their new space with a reopening party on June 7 from 5-8 p.m. featuring fine art prints, ice cream from the Batch truck, Hope and Feathers swag and tours of the space and equipment.
Proposed school budget increase still short for committee
NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra officially unveiled her full $137 million fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a public schools increase that falls shy of what the School Committee voted for in April.