Northampton
Northampton to consider zoning changes at future public hearing
NORTHAMPTON — The City Council’s Committee on Legislative Matters and the Planning Board are conducting a public hearing at the end of October to discuss possible zoning changes that would bring existing residential parcels into a district that aligns with their current use, and also provide more opportunities for redevelopment for industrial and commercial parcels.
Whole Children set to celebrate 20th birthday
NORTHAMPTON — With a mash-up of its own Friendship Band and the indie band Yo La Tengo, Whole Children and Milestones will celebrate its 20th birthday on Oct. 23 with an event titled “The Bash.”
Northampton looks to reprogram Hotel Bridge funds for sidewalk repair
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is looking to redirect a little over $823,600 in city funds from the Hotel Bridge improvement project for sidewalk repair projects across the city in the near future.
New art market will shine light on LGBTQIA+ artists
NORTHAMPTON — When local Northampton artist Kit Pedraza joined the Northampton Arts Council, one of the first things he brought up within the group was bringing more queer-centric events to the city.
Northampton named ‘sanctuary’ for trans, gender diverse
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council officially accepted a resolution that makes Northampton a sanctuary city for transgender and gender diverse people during its Oct. 1 regular meeting.
Northampton Board of Health to consider ‘nicotine-free generation’ policy
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health is considering passing the “Nicotine Free Generation” ordinance, which would ban any tobacco sales in the city to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2004.
Northampton resident shares power of storytelling in circus
NORTHAMPTON — For Northampton resident Maeve Beck, her time in the circus is an opportunity to tell stories and offer people an hour of pure entertainment.
Resolution asks state to increase aid for NPS by $3 million annually
NORTHAMPTON — A resolution imploring the state to increase aid for Northampton Public Schools by $3 million annually is on the verge of passing the City Council.
Excitement grows for the annual spelling bee in Oct.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Education Foundation is seeking speller teams and sponsors for its annual spelling bee fundraiser on Oct. 22. Funds raised by the event support the Small Grants for Educators program which provides different activities and special learning opportunities for Northampton students.
Four-way stop implemented at Hatfield St., Cooke Ave. in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A four-way stop sign was officially unveiled at the intersection of Hatfield Street and Cooke Avenue on Sept. 17.
