Northampton
Northampton opens public hearing on FY26 school budget
NORTHAMPTON — A public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget was opened during a Northampton School Committee Special Meeting on March 27 and residents continued to express their desire for the committee to properly fund the schools.
Downtown Northampton Association names Amanda Shafii new board president
NORTHAMPTON — The Downtown Northampton Association has announced the appointment of Amanda Shafii as its new board president.
Youth Cinema Festival builds up young filmmakers in region
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Youth Cinema Festival is returning once again in its second year after relaunching in 2024 for the first time since 2017 with another date set to showcase some of the young talented filmmakers doing work in the region.
Green Communities grant awarded to Northampton, Westhampton
Northampton and Westhampton are two of the communities included in the latest round of awarded Green Communities competitive grants from the state and will use their funding toward the enhancing energy efficiency in select town buildings.
Regional Youth Poetry Slam brings young voices to the stage
NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music Theatre is set to host its third annual Regional Youth Poetry Slam, an event that showcases the talent, passion and voices of young poets from across the Pioneer Valley.
GoBerry to return to Northampton in April on Main Street
GoBerry owners SiriNam Khalsa and Aaron Buford pose with one of their sweet treats.Photo credit: GoBerry ‘n Cream NORTHAMPTON — GoBerry ‘n Cream will be returning to Northampton at a new location on Main Street sometime in April. The exciting news for sweet treat...
New Forbes outdoor stage to break ground by end of March
NORTHAMPTON — Forbes Library will be breaking ground for its new outdoor performance stage by the end of March, with construction set to be completed in June and the stage ready for use by late summer.
Northampton City Council censures Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg
NORTHAMPTON — Ward 3 City Councilor Quaverly Rothenberg was censured by the council following a March 12 special meeting called to address her conduct during a non-emergency dispatch call in which she “used her position in an improper way in an attempt to coerce...
Family Fourth Fireworks seeking funding support for 2025
NORTHAMPTON — The future of the Northampton Family Fourth Fireworks has become uncertain due to a significant funding shortfall, so organizers of the community favorite event are calling for support from the public.
Northampton mayor announces reelection bid
NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra is officially set to begin her reelection campaign following an announcement of her decision on March 9.