Northampton

10-year-old Matilda Aileen releases debut single

By Tina Lesniak | Oct 6, 2025

10-year-old Matilda Aileen releases debut single

NORTHAMPTON — At just 10 years old, Northampton’s own Matilda Aileen is already making waves in the music world.

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Host committee slated to hold Northampton candidate meet and greet

By Trent Levakis | Oct 1, 2025

Host committee slated to hold Northampton candidate meet and greet

NORTHAMPTON — As election season ramps up, a local host committee has planned a unique community event where the public is invited to come meet Northampton mayoral, City Council and School Committee candidates who are coming together in commitment to public...

JFK Middle School reopens newly refurbished tennis, basketball courts

By Trent Levakis | Sep 30, 2025

JFK Middle School reopens newly refurbished tennis, basketball courts

NORTHAMPTON — The tennis and basketball courts at JFK Middle School have been refurbished and were officially reopened on Sept. 24 during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

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By Trent Levakis | Sep 23, 2025

Parson Block Party to promote Florence small business community

NORTHAMPTON — The Parson Block Party, a free, family-friendly street festival with music, giveaways, hands-on activities and small-business showcases is coming to Florence.

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Sciarra, Duclos to face off for Northampton mayor in November

By Trent Levakis | Sep 23, 2025

Sciarra, Duclos to face off for Northampton mayor in November

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s Sept. 16 preliminary election has narrowed down the candidates in multiple races, most notably in the mayoral race, where incumbent Gina-Louise Sciarra will face off against challenger Jillian Duclos on the November ballot.

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By Trent Levakis | Sep 15, 2025

New Northampton EV charging station to offer fast charging

NORTHAMPTON — DC Station, a new modern fueling complex to offer fast charging stations for electric vehicles, dining options and an EV learning center is set to open at 5 Fulton Ave. some time this October.

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Northampton Arts Council accepting FY26 grant applications

By Trent Levakis | Sep 15, 2025

Northampton Arts Council accepting FY26 grant applications

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Arts Council has opened applications for the fiscal year 2026 Local Cultural Council Grant Round which funds arts projects in Northampton, Florence and Leeds, and applications will be accepted until the Oct. 16 deadline. Grants...

By Trent Levakis | Sep 15, 2025

‘Sun Day’ event to promote local rise of clean energy

NORTHAMPTON — In celebration of Sun Day, the Northampton Climate Emergency Coalition will be hosting “Get Energy Smart!” an energy fair to celebrate the rise of clean energy and the movement to become free of fossil fuels and their emissions.

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Breindel announces Northampton mayoral candidacy

By Trent Levakis | Sep 8, 2025

Breindel announces Northampton mayoral candidacy

NORTHAMPTON — The fourth and final candidate to square off in the upcoming Northampton mayoral race is Dan Breindel.

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Sciarra hosts party ahead of Northampton preliminary election

By Trent Levakis | Sep 8, 2025

Sciarra hosts party ahead of Northampton preliminary election

NORTHAMPTON — Incumbent Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra hosted a “Party for the Prelim” on Sept. 3 at the Florence Civic Center to ramp up support and rally voters ahead of the preliminary election coming Tuesday, Sept. 16.