Northampton
Northampton Planning Board approves ‘visionary’ commercial building
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board unanimously granted a site plan review approval for a one-floor, 4,744-plus-square-foot commercial building and up to 10 Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at 5 Fulton Ave.
Northampton’s improved Terrace Trails now open to public
NORTHAMPTON – With summer in full force, a recent project to improve a well-loved trail in the city is now complete.
Drawing Board in Florence to host Ronald McDonald House fundraiser
NORTHAMPTON — Drawing Board Brewing Company in Florence is hosting a fundraising event to assist Springfield’s Ronald McDonald House, one of two such house programs in the area that provide support and resources to families seeking nearby medical care.
Northampton City Council backs two resolutions during regular July meeting
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved two resolutions that reflect the city’s climate resiliency and accessibility goals during its regular meeting on July 11.
Community Classroom begins another chapter with new Maple Street location in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — After four years of offering invaluable academic support to students, caregivers and community members in the area at their 29 N. Maple St. location, The Community Classroom is ready to begin a new chapter in a new location within the historic Parsons Block.
Northampton school budget passes with additional appropriations
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of debate, the fiscal year 2025 budget season reached a conclusion on July 2 when the City Council approved additional appropriations to Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s FY25 school budget.
Northampton City Council unanimously approves funding for nine CPA projects
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved nine Community Preservation Act funding requests totaling over $1.4 million during its June 20 regular meeting.
Vote on 12-unit Northampton project delayed until late July
NORTHAMPTON — After much conversation during its June 13 meeting, the Northampton Planning Board decided to continue its discussion about a project at 8 View Ave. until its July 25 meeting.
Haas named executive director of Three County Fair
NORTHAMPTON — The Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society, the nonprofit that manages the Three County Fair, has found a new executive director.
Northampton receives grant for Mass Central Rail Trail rehab
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton DPW received a $500,000 grant from the state’s MassTrails Grant Program to help fund the rehabilitation of the city’s portion of the Mass Central Rail Trail.