Northampton

Fossil fuel free program comes to Northampton

By Ryan Feyre | Nov 4, 2024

Fossil fuel free program comes to Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — The state’s Department of Energy Resources announced last week that Northampton became the 10th and final community to join the state’s Municipal Fossil Fuel Free Building Demonstration Program.

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Former Jamaica Plain record store coming to Market Street

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 29, 2024

Former Jamaica Plain record store coming to Market Street

NORTHAMPTON — A former staple record store from Jamaica Plain has officially moved into Northampton, with plans of opening the store by Halloween.

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By Ryan Feyre | Oct 29, 2024

Resolution approved in supporting more equitable public-school funding

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton School Committee has officially joined the City Council in supporting a resolution that seeks more equitable public-school funding across the state.

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By Ryan Feyre | Oct 29, 2024

Bike path between Bridge Rd., State St. closed starting Oct. 28

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Bikeway segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail will be closed for reconstruction starting on Oct. 28 for at least 30 days.

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By Ryan Feyre | Oct 29, 2024

Northampton City Council introduces resolution for an embargo on U.S. arms to Israel

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council voted in favor of two resolutions during its Oct. 17 regular meeting and introduced one that supports a total embargo on U.S. arms to Israel.

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Smith Vocational opens new animal companion building

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 29, 2024

Smith Vocational opens new animal companion building

NORTHAMPTON — A new animal companion building is officially open at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High school.

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Smith College educators officially unionize

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 21, 2024

Smith College educators officially unionize

NORTHAMPTON — The early childhood educators at Smith College Center for Early Childhood have officially unionized, joining five other groups of Smith College workers that have unionized over the past 10 months.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.