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DCC asks public to “Share the Warmth” with clothing drive

DCC asks public to “Share the Warmth” with clothing drive

NORTHAMPTON — With the winter season in full swing, the Division of Community Care is seeking community support and donations toward its “Share the Warmth” clothing drive.


Hampshire HOPE offers free Narcan training

Hampshire HOPE offers free Narcan training

NORTHAMPTON — A community naloxone training hosted by Hampshire HOPE and the Drug Addiction Recovery Team will take place on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. at Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity.


New immersive arts space brings unique vibe to area arts scene

New immersive arts space brings unique vibe to area arts scene

NORTHAMPTON — QuonkHampton, a new immersive arts space nestled in the basement of 122 Main St., is creating unique experiences for attendees looking for a change of pace to their evening entertainment options.


Thousands rally in Northampton against ICE raids across country

Thousands rally in Northampton against ICE raids across country

NORTHAMPTON — Outraged by the recent killing of Renee Nicole Good by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis, well over a 1,000 people took to the streets in Northampton on Jan. 11 to protest ICE’s operations across the country.


Robbins to lead effort in improving communications with residents

Robbins to lead effort in improving communications with residents

Recently elected At Large City Councilor Meg Robbins is looking to change the way the city communicates with constituents through her new event, “Hey Northampton, What’s on Your Mind?”


New emergency winter shelter now available at St. John’s Episcopal

New emergency winter shelter now available at St. John’s Episcopal

A new overflow emergency winter shelter has opened inside St. John’s Episcopal Church to provide life-saving warmth for unhoused neighbors during the coldest nights of the year.


Ice Art Festival gears up for biggest celebration yet

Ice Art Festival gears up for biggest celebration yet

NORTHAMPTON — Winter magic is returning to Northampton in the form of the 15th annual Ice Art Festival on Jan. 31, turning the city’s downtown into a walkable winter art gallery.


American Farmland Trust to receive farmland protection grant

American Farmland Trust to receive farmland protection grant

NORTHAMPTON — The American Farmland Trust in Northampton was awarded close to $274,000 in grants to support farmland protection in various capacities.


Public asked to join Northampton’s superintendent search committee

Public asked to join Northampton’s superintendent search committee

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton School Committee is inviting the public to consider joining the Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee as the district seeks to hire a permanent superintendent to begin duties on July 1.