Northampton
GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar under new ownership
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Cassidy Bowman sees the purchase of GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar, the Cajun and creole staple on 159 Main St., as a classic tale: boy and dog eat at restaurant so much; they buy restaurant.
New community-driven hiring startup to host ‘Hiring Therapy’ event
NORTHAMPTON — A Berkshire-based startup called Magnetworks is making headway in the region with its new community-driven hiring tool for local businesses, prospective employees and the community at large.
Fossil fuel free program comes to Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The state’s Department of Energy Resources announced last week that Northampton became the 10th and final community to join the state’s Municipal Fossil Fuel Free Building Demonstration Program.
Former Jamaica Plain record store coming to Market Street
NORTHAMPTON — A former staple record store from Jamaica Plain has officially moved into Northampton, with plans of opening the store by Halloween.
Resolution approved in supporting more equitable public-school funding
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton School Committee has officially joined the City Council in supporting a resolution that seeks more equitable public-school funding across the state.
Bike path between Bridge Rd., State St. closed starting Oct. 28
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Bikeway segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail will be closed for reconstruction starting on Oct. 28 for at least 30 days.
Northampton City Council introduces resolution for an embargo on U.S. arms to Israel
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council voted in favor of two resolutions during its Oct. 17 regular meeting and introduced one that supports a total embargo on U.S. arms to Israel.
Smith Vocational opens new animal companion building
NORTHAMPTON — A new animal companion building is officially open at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High school.
Smith College educators officially unionize
NORTHAMPTON — The early childhood educators at Smith College Center for Early Childhood have officially unionized, joining five other groups of Smith College workers that have unionized over the past 10 months.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
