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Ceremony honors Revolutionary War patriots

By Ryan Feyre | May 31, 2024

Ceremony honors Revolutionary War patriots

WARE — On May 26, the public and representatives from local organizations celebrated Memorial Day weekend at Quabbin Park Cemetery in Ware by honoring Revolutionary War patriots interred at the cemetery.

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Northampton student honored at Letters About Literature ceremony

By Ryan Feyre | May 31, 2024

Northampton student honored at Letters About Literature ceremony

NORTHAMPTON — A sixth grade Lander Grinspoon Academy student was honored on May 21 at the State House in the 24th annual Massachusetts Letters About Literature ceremony.

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By Tina Lesniak | May 23, 2024

Hope and Feathers Framing celebrates new space

NORTHAMPTON — The folks at Hope and Feathers Framing will celebrate their new space with a reopening party on June 7 from 5-8 p.m. featuring fine art prints, ice cream from the Batch truck, Hope and Feathers swag and tours of the space and equipment.

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Proposed school budget increase still short for committee

By Ryan Feyre | May 23, 2024

Proposed school budget increase still short for committee

NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra officially unveiled her full $137 million fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a public schools increase that falls shy of what the School Committee voted for in April.

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By Trent Levakis | May 20, 2024

State approves Valley Green Energy, Amherst leads community choice aggregation

AMHERST — The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities’ approved the Valley Green Energy Community Choice Aggregation application, which will now lead to Amherst, Northampton and Pelham having collective buying power to purchase electricity more competitively and increase the amount of renewable energy in the electricity supply.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 20, 2024

Northampton Planning Board approves Day Avenue housing

NORTHAMPTON — The Planning Board approved a major site plan for a small homes and cottages project at 39 Day Ave. during its April 25 meeting.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 20, 2024

Florence Bank doles out $150,000 to local nonprofits

NORTHAMPTON — Florence Bank awarded a total of $150,000 to 40 area nonprofit organizations during its 22nd annual Florence Bank Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program gala.