Northampton

Grant to expand harm reduction services in Hampshire County

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

Grant to expand harm reduction services in Hampshire County

NORTHAMPTON — Thanks to a recent grant, the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Tapestry Health and Craig’s Doors, is set to expand harm reduction services.

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ValleyBike Share returning, expanding services

By Trent Levakis | Apr 23, 2025

NORTHAMPTON — ValleyBike Share is returning to the region with its network of e-bikes and stations thanks to a recent state grant bringing back the services for the next two years.

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Berry & Batter offering healthy and sweet treats downtown

By Trent Levakis | Apr 17, 2025

Berry & Batter offering healthy and sweet treats downtown

NORTHAMPTON — Berry & Batter has opened its doors downtown and is serving the people of Northampton acai bowls and Belgian waffles in a unique addition to the downtown food scene.

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Northampton’s Department Health and Human Services celebrates public health week, hosting food drive

By Trent Levakis | Apr 17, 2025

Northampton’s Department Health and Human Services celebrates public health week, hosting food drive

NORTHAMPTON — The Department of Health and Human Services has had an active April as it is hosting a food drive throughout the month to support the Northampton Survival Center and also just came off a week of events throughout the city in celebration of National Public Health Week.

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Three County Fair Food Drive set for April 19

By Trent Levakis | Apr 17, 2025

Three County Fair Food Drive set for April 19

NORTHAMPTON — The annual Three Country Fair Food Drive will return once again on Saturday, April 19, outside its main office at 54 Fair St. and each vehicle that comes through to donate will be provided a pair of complementary tickets to this year’s fair.

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All Hamptons Read programming running this month

By Trent Levakis | Apr 17, 2025

All Hamptons Read programming running this month

All Hamptons Read 2025 has officially kicked off and throughout the rest of April, libraries across Hampshire County are collaborating on community events in celebration of reading and literature.

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By Cliff Clark | Apr 16, 2025

Local legislators push back on mental health program cuts

BOSTON — Mental health care professionals throughout the state and Westfield’s state senator and representative are trying to push back against a proposal in Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal year 2026 budget that would strip over $80 million from essential mental health programs and could mean the closing of the only facility in the state that provides specialized care to children.