Northampton
Northampton City Council approves money for emergency repairs at Memorial Hall
Patrick McCarthy, the director of the city’s Central Services Department, holds a piece of the ornate plaster molding that fell from the ceiling in Memorial Hall to exemplify the need for repairs in the building.Photo credit: Northampton Open Media NORTHAMPTON —...
Herrell named Northampton’s Businessperson of the Year
Judy Herrell.Reminder Publishing submitted photo NORTHAMPTON — Judy Herrell, the president and CEO of the legendary Herrell’s Ice Cream, was once again named Northampton’s Businessperson of the Year. The election of Herrell comes after Alignable, the online...
Back Porch Festival marks 10 years with weekend extravaganza in Northampton
AJ Lee & Blue Summit.Photo credit: Natia Cinco NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s Back Porch Festival is back this weekend with around 60 artists performing across three days and 10 venues in downtown Northampton. The American roots festival, which started as a...
Suher halts liquor license process for Iron Horse
NORTHAMPTON — A recent state ruling has stalled the Iron Horse Music Hall’s ability to receive an all-alcohol liquor license two months prior to officially opening. During the License Commission meeting on Feb. 21, Annie Lesko, the administration, licensing and...
Northampton secures grant for Terrace Trails
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton’s Office of Planning and Sustainability recently secured a grant of $22,000 to improve the accessibility of an existing accessible trail located at the Terrace Trails Conservation Area. According to Planning and Sustainability...
Northampton City Council approves resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Pro-Palestinian protesters at a Feb. 15 council meeting expressed their desire for the Northampton City Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Photo credit: Northampton Open Media NORTHAMPTON — After months of public discourse and many...
Nine small housing units proposed for 39 Day Ave. in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A small homes and cottages project is being proposed at 39 Day Ave., according to a recent permit application posted to Northampton’s website. The proposed project, which is being spearheaded by Pioneer Development LLC, calls for a split of the large...
Northampton on the verge of maintaining outdoor dining
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council is on the verge of voting to maintain outdoor dining in the city for the upcoming spring and summer season.
Northampton Planning Board approves site plan for 81 Maple St. project
NORTHAMPTON — During its meeting on Feb. 8, the Northampton Planning Board approved a site plan for the construction of a three-story mixed-use building at 81 Maple St. in Florence.
Northampton seeks input from residents on Opioid Settlement funds
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services is currently looking for community input about how the city should spend its Opioid Settlement Funding.