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State Rep. Sabadosa looks ahead to 2025 and beyond

State Rep. Sabadosa looks ahead to 2025 and beyond

NORTHAMPTON — In following up with local state legislators, Reminder Publishing spoke with state Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton) to discuss the year ahead, after her reelection to the role last November.


Focus groups underway for Northampton’s CDBG Consolidated Plan

NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to engage with the community on the best use of its Community Development Block Grants, or CDBG, the city has started a series of focus group meetings to gain insight, culminating with a remote focus group meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., where the public is encouraged to attend and provide input.


Northampton appoints new Division of Community Care head

NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton has announced the appointment of Donaven “Don” Gibbs as the new Director of the Division of Community Care within the city’s Department of Health and Human Services.


Hampshire HOPE’s new coordinator ‘grateful’ for opportunity

NORTHAMPTON — Reminder Publishing connected with new Hampshire HOPE Coordinator Lauren Kelly who is continuing to settle into her role for the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services after taking over in January.


VINS 17th Annual Dog Show set for March 1 at NHS

NORTHAMPTON — Volunteers in Northampton Schools, also known as VINS, will be hosting its 17th Annual Dog Show on Saturday, March 1, from noon to 3 p.m. at Northampton High School, in what is once again expected to be an event with high levels of tail-wagging-fun all in support of the nonprofit’s work.


Central Hampshire Veterans Services to host benefits event

NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to showcase the benefits and services available for veterans and their families, Central Hampshire Veterans Services will be hosting a Veteran’s Benefits Event on Wednesday Feb. 26 from 4-6 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center.


Big Brothers Big Sisters to host third karaoke fundraiser

NORTHAMPTON — In a Valentine-karaoke-theatrical-spectacular, the Iron Horse Music Hall will host the third annual “Big Love Little Performances: A Lip-sync & Karaoke Fundraiser” in support of the mission of the Center for Human Development, or CHD’s, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County on Thursday, Feb. 13.


Northampton mayor shares review, preps for next budget in joint meeting

NORTHAMPTON — In preparation for developing a coordinated budget for the next fiscal year, a joint meeting of the City Council, School Committee, Trustees of the Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, and the superintendents of both school districts happened on Jan. 30.


Zine Fest celebrates winter with art, community

NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will soon come alive with the magic of winter as it hosts the Zine and Diorama Festival on Feb. 8.


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Northampton DHHS receives $596K grant to support diversions to care

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s Department of Health and Human Services has been selected as a recipient of a significant multi-year grant totaling $595,998 from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.