Northampton

By Dennis Hackett | Jun 23, 2025

Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way

With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...

Affordable housing lottery open for new Prospect Place apartments in Northampton

By Trent Levakis | Jun 17, 2025

Affordable housing lottery open for new Prospect Place apartments in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — A housing lottery for Prospect Place, an affordable apartment community currently under renovation is now open for interested applicants.

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Northampton’s postponed budget vote to be reconsidered at June 18 council meeting

By Trent Levakis | Jun 17, 2025

Northampton’s postponed budget vote to be reconsidered at June 18 council meeting

NORTHAMPTON — The City Council was set to reconvene on Wednesday, June 18, to try and settle a final vote on the city’s budget after postponing the vote to approve the $145 million proposed city budget following its June 5 meeting.

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By Trent Levakis | Jun 17, 2025

Family Fourth Celebration returns on June 21

NORTHAMPTON — The 13th annual Northampton Family Fourth Celebration returns on Saturday, June 21, starting at 5 p.m. and is set for another family fun filled evening at Look Memorial Park watching the night sky fill with bright color.

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Northampton protest calls out immigration enforcement

By Trent Levakis | Jun 17, 2025

Northampton protest calls out immigration enforcement

NORTHAMPTON — Led by Indivisible Northampton, a standout protest — in response to the National Guard and ICE activity in Los Angeles — took place on June 9 at the Northampton Rotary and sidewalks at Damon Road.

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By Chris Maza | Jun 11, 2025

Reminder Publishing celebrates Pride Month

During the month of June, Reminder Publishing is celebrating Pride Month by highlighting a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community making a different in the region and beyond.

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Cooley Dickinson adds to Emergency Department

By Trent Levakis | Jun 10, 2025

Cooley Dickinson adds to Emergency Department

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital welcomed the local leaders and donors on June 5 for a sneak peek of its new Emergency Department addition in what has become an anticipated addition to medical services at the hospital that will increase department services by 40%.

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By Trent Levakis | Jun 3, 2025

Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser returns June 7

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Parents Center is once again hosting its annual Tag Sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Friends of Forbes Library garden tour set to return June 14

By Miasha Lee | Jun 3, 2025

Friends of Forbes Library garden tour set to return June 14

NORTHAMPTON — The 31st annual Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour will take place Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

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Districts meet with education secretary

By Trent Levakis | Jun 3, 2025

Districts meet with education secretary

NORTHAMPTON — Massachusetts Education Secretary and interim Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Dr. Patrick Tutwiler visited Northampton High School on May 27 to meet and hear from the students and representatives from several Western Mass. districts about their concerns on proper school funding.