Northampton
Northampton mayor’s full budget fails to pass City Council
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council failed to pass Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s $137 million fiscal year 2025 budget, which included $40.8 million for schools, during its June 20 regular meeting.
NASE votes no confidence in Northampton superintendent
NORTHAMPTON — As a tumultuous budget season approaches its conclusion, members of the Northampton Association of School Employees voted no confidence in Northampton Superintendent Portia Bonner.
Playground For All to be built at Ryan Road Elementary School in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the current playscape at RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School deteriorating, advocates and staff in the Northampton school district are currently working on the creation of a new inclusive “Playground For All” at the school.
Northampton Finance committee positively recommends funding for 9 CPA projects
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council is on the verge of approving nine Community Preservation Act funding requests totaling just under $1.5 million.
Housing waiting list is open for 79 King St. project
NORTHAMPTON — A major apartment project at 79 King St. is accepting people who want to be put on a waiting list for priority consideration once the units are available.
Grayson Ty paints his own origin story on ‘Bloodline’
NORTHAMPTON — There is a moment on Grayson Ty’s new five-song EP Bloodline where the Western Massachusetts singer-songwriter resembles a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Portion of Mass. Central Rail Trail closed next two months for construction
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton announced to the public on June 3 that the Mass. Central Rail Trail between Jackson Street and Stoddard Street will close for at least two months.
‘Caring about people with people:’ how the ‘Hub’ will integrate services
NORTHAMPTON — For Michele Farry, the deputy commissioner of Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services, the city’s groundbreaking Community Resilience Hub will be, among many other things, about envisioning a future of wellness for oneself.
Local vintage book fair returns to Northampton for its second year
NORTHAMPTON — A local book fair featuring myriad vendors in the area is returning for its second year in Northampton after a successful inaugural showing.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
