Northampton
Highview of Northampton facility closes
NORTHAMPTON — Highview of Northampton will be closing its doors effective early next year following approval to do so from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Northampton Reparations Comm. presents preliminary report
NORTHAMPTON — The City Council was presented a preliminary report from the Northampton Reparations Study Commission during its Dec. 5 meeting, where the commission explained the research and work accomplished to this point while also seeking more support from the city to further extend its work.
Florence Church looks to spread holiday cheer with caroling
NORTHAMPTON — Florence Church is looking for a team of merry carolers as an afternoon of Christmas Caroling at Linda Manor is set for Sunday Dec. 15.
Comerford credits team, constituents for recognitions
NORTHAMPTON — State Sen. Jo Comerford’s accomplishments were highlighted last month through two different awards recognizing her work to support early education and care access as well as the work of the Center for Human Development.
Board of Health bans oral nicotine pouches from convenience stores
NORTHAMPTON — Nicotine pouches will no longer be available for sale inside of Northampton convenience stores starting Jan. 1 following the Board of Health’s approval of the ban.
Sciarra honored as Elected Official of the Year
NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has been honored as the 2024 Elected Official of the Year by the American Planning Association, Massachusetts Chapter, an honor in recognition of the strides made by the city during the last year of her tenure.
Organizers rally for restored school positions
NORTHAMPTON — While heavy rain began to fall outside of City Hall, local labor groups and supporters stood tall underneath umbrellas outside before the City Council’s Nov. 21 meeting for a rally to call on the city to allocate the necessary funding to restore the approximately 20 positions cut in the Northampton Public Schools last budget season.
First leg of Food Bank march ends in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The 15th annual March for the Western Mass. Food Bank kicked off on the morning of Nov. 25 at 6 a.m. from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Springfield, but by 3:40 that afternoon about 30-plus marchers crossed the Northampton city line.
Look Park set for milestone holiday celebrations with Santa
NORTHAMPTON — Santa’s Trains will once again be returning to Look Memorial Park this December and will be celebrating a special milestone in the 50th anniversary of Santa’s Workshop at Look Park.
Passalongs returns its Winter Wreath Workshops
NORTHAMPTON — For lovers of the holiday season, open air Winter Wreath Workshops through Passalongs Farm & Florist in Florence are filling up quickly leading up to the seasonal celebrations.
