Northampton
Northampton Arts Council accepting FY26 grant applications
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Arts Council has opened applications for the fiscal year 2026 Local Cultural Council Grant Round which funds arts projects in Northampton, Florence and Leeds, and applications will be accepted until the Oct. 16 deadline. Grants...
‘Sun Day’ event to promote local rise of clean energy
NORTHAMPTON — In celebration of Sun Day, the Northampton Climate Emergency Coalition will be hosting “Get Energy Smart!” an energy fair to celebrate the rise of clean energy and the movement to become free of fossil fuels and their emissions.
Breindel announces Northampton mayoral candidacy
NORTHAMPTON — The fourth and final candidate to square off in the upcoming Northampton mayoral race is Dan Breindel.
Sciarra hosts party ahead of Northampton preliminary election
NORTHAMPTON — Incumbent Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra hosted a “Party for the Prelim” on Sept. 3 at the Florence Civic Center to ramp up support and rally voters ahead of the preliminary election coming Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Taste of Northampton expanded over two days
NORTHAMPTON — The Taste of Northampton is back this year and expanded for a two-day stretch of good eats and drink on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14, all hosted in its original home at the Armory Street Lot.
Grand opening for new Forbes outdoor stage set for Sept. 13
NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will celebrate the official opening of the new Hess Performance Stage on its west lawn on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m., with an event featuring live music and remarks from library staff.
Northampton preliminary to narrow candidates in five races
NORTHAMPTON — The city’s preliminary election will come on Sept. 16, to help narrow down candidates for the municipal election in November.
Bombeta Farms joins Grow Food Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton, in collaboration with the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust, has announced a new selection to join GFN’s community of farmers and land stewards through a community-centered land matching process.
Tee Off for Tim to fund scholarship for aspiring plumbers
On Sept. 14, East Mountain Country Club will be the host site for the first Tim Welch Memorial Golf Tournament to fund scholarship opportunities for aspiring plumbers.
Smith Voc. program to train adult ed students for culinary arts positions
NORTHAMPTON — Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School has been awarded $479,998 for its adult education programming to provide training to 60 participants for culinary arts positions this fall.
