Northampton

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.

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Taste of Northampton expanded over two days

By Trent Levakis | Sep 8, 2025

Taste of Northampton expanded over two days

NORTHAMPTON — The Taste of Northampton is back this year and expanded for a two-day stretch of good eats and drink on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14, all hosted in its original home at the Armory Street Lot.

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Grand opening for new Forbes outdoor stage set for Sept. 13

By Trent Levakis | Sep 2, 2025

Grand opening for new Forbes outdoor stage set for Sept. 13

NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will celebrate the official opening of the new Hess Performance Stage on its west lawn on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m., with an event featuring live music and remarks from library staff.

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Northampton preliminary to narrow candidates in five races

By Trent Levakis | Sep 2, 2025

Northampton preliminary to narrow candidates in five races

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s preliminary election will come on Sept. 16, to help narrow down candidates for the municipal election in November.

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Bombeta Farms joins Grow Food Northampton

By Trent Levakis | Sep 2, 2025

Bombeta Farms joins Grow Food Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton, in collaboration with the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust, has announced a new selection to join GFN’s community of farmers and land stewards through a community-centered land matching process.