Northampton
Northampton Board of Health to consider ‘nicotine-free generation’ policy
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health is considering passing the “Nicotine Free Generation” ordinance, which would ban any tobacco sales in the city to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2004.
Northampton resident shares power of storytelling in circus
NORTHAMPTON — For Northampton resident Maeve Beck, her time in the circus is an opportunity to tell stories and offer people an hour of pure entertainment.
Resolution asks state to increase aid for NPS by $3 million annually
NORTHAMPTON — A resolution imploring the state to increase aid for Northampton Public Schools by $3 million annually is on the verge of passing the City Council.
Excitement grows for the annual spelling bee in Oct.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Education Foundation is seeking speller teams and sponsors for its annual spelling bee fundraiser on Oct. 22. Funds raised by the event support the Small Grants for Educators program which provides different activities and special learning opportunities for Northampton students.
Four-way stop implemented at Hatfield St., Cooke Ave. in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A four-way stop sign was officially unveiled at the intersection of Hatfield Street and Cooke Avenue on Sept. 17.
Northampton DPW hopes bikeway project is completed soon
NORTHAMPTON — The DPW is accepting bids for the Northampton Bikeway Resurfacing project until Sept. 25 with the hopes of getting the project done this fall.
Northampton hosts groundbreaking for Prospect Place housing
NORTHAMPTON — A project that promises 60 family housing units at the former nursing home site on 737 Bridge Rd. is one step closer to reality after representatives from the city, region and state gathered on Sept. 18 to celebrate the project’s groundbreaking.
Planning Board denies Cosenzi Automotive’s site plan
NORTHAMPTON — During its regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Northampton Planning Board denied a site plan by Cosenzi Automotive Realty LP for a commercial parking lot with 335 parking spaces on 171-187 King St.
Sal’s Food Drive returns to Northampton for its third year this month
NORTHAMPTON — A local Northampton business is once again joining forces with the community to help a major social service in the city.
Sphere Innovation Lab to bring women, nonbinary entrepreneurs together
NORTHAMPTON — A new central coworking space that empowers women and nonbinary entrepreneurs is on the verge of opening in Florence at 82 Maple St.
