Northampton

Northampton implements Narcan cabinets at NHA properties

By Ryan Feyre | May 14, 2024

Northampton implements Narcan cabinets at NHA properties

NORTHAMPTON — A new partnership in Northampton has officially formed to make overdose-reversal medication more widespread and accessible across the city.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 14, 2024

Activists continue fight for fully-funded schools in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — With the mayor presenting her proposed full fiscal year 2025 budget during the City Council’s May 16 meeting, the fight for fully funded schools continues amongst community activists.

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By Ryan Feyre, Trent Levakis and Tyler Garnet | May 13, 2024

Senate introduces bill for universal free community college

On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 7, 2024

MICAfest returns to Northampton this month

NORTHAMPTON — For Lyza Fennell, the founder and director of M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art, being a “m/other” can mean a plethora of things.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 7, 2024

‘Hub’ to address public health, emergency preparedness

NORTHAMPTON — The vision of the Community Resilience Hub is coming more into focus after the city of Northampton spearheaded a public meeting on May 1 to go over more design plans.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 7, 2024

NHS activists demand Biden declare climate emergency

NORTHAMPTON — As carbon pollution continues to raise global temperatures to dangerous levels, a cadre of Northampton High School students are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to fighting the world’s climate crisis.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 7, 2024

NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2024

Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger

A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.

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By Tina Lesniak | Apr 30, 2024

Hampshire Pride ready for May 4 parade and festival

NORTHAMPTON — In its second year back after the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampshire Pride will be in full swing on Saturday, May 4, with a parade and festival in downtown Northampton. “The parade and festival are places for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and...

By Ryan Feyre | Apr 23, 2024

Northampton invites bids for former Registry of Deeds

NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is officially soliciting bids for the purchase and redevelopment of the property at 33 King St. The building, which used to be the probate court, family court and Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, was transferred from the...