Northampton
Academy of Music names Dumont as new executive director
NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music Theatre’s Board of Trustees has announced that Raymond Dumont will take over as executive director of the theater on July 1 after current executive director, Debra J’Anthony, announced she will step down after 18 years in the role.
Musante Beach lands floating beach wheelchair after city receives grant
NORTHAMPTON — Musante Beach will soon have a floating beach wheelchair after the Northampton Parks & Recreation Department was awarded one through the SMILE Mass 2026 Floating Beach Wheelchair Grant Program.
Northampton prepares for nicotine-free generation policy
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health has approved a nicotine-free generation regulation that will prohibit residents born after July 1, 2005, from purchasing tobacco or nicotine products in the city.
DHHS seeking new Hampshire HOPE coordinator
NORTHAMPTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a new Hampshire HOPE coordinator after the position recently became vacant.
Northampton City Council passes $152.5 million FY27 budget
NORTHAMPTON — With about a year to go before an override vote pierces Northampton, the City Council approved Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s $152.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027 during its June 4 meeting.
Northampton Senior Center makes call to senior artists for solo shows
NORTHAMPTON — The Senior Center is presenting senior artists with an opportunity to have their work displayed inside the center’s hallway gallery through a series of solo shows set to begin in October and run until September of next year.
Northampton schools’ nutrition department honored with ‘Terrific Tray’ award
NORTHAMPTON — On the heels of the National School Lunch Program’s 80th anniversary, the Northampton Public Schools has been named winner of the state’s 2026 “Terrific Tray” award.
Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser to take place June 13
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser is back for another round on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence.
PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule
SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.
Salsa series returns to heat up summer in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to fill the streets with a lively atmosphere through music and dance, the Salsa in the Plaza and Salsa in the Park series will return to downtown Northampton this summer.