Northampton
Inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest to celebrate youth arts in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival honoring youth art and literature, is set for April 18 and 19 at the Northampton Arts Council building at 33 Hawley St.
Northampton issues spring amphibian migration notice
NORTHAMPTON — With the change of seasons comes longer days, warmer weather and spring amphibian migration season.
WSU paramedic program to meet workforce needs
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University has announced the launch of its new Paramedic Program, set to begin in April and designed to help meet workforce needs in the region.
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.