Northampton
‘Hub’ to address public health, emergency preparedness
NORTHAMPTON — The vision of the Community Resilience Hub is coming more into focus after the city of Northampton spearheaded a public meeting on May 1 to go over more design plans.
NHS activists demand Biden declare climate emergency
NORTHAMPTON — As carbon pollution continues to raise global temperatures to dangerous levels, a cadre of Northampton High School students are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to fighting the world’s climate crisis.
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger
A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.
Hampshire Pride ready for May 4 parade and festival
NORTHAMPTON — In its second year back after the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampshire Pride will be in full swing on Saturday, May 4, with a parade and festival in downtown Northampton. “The parade and festival are places for the LGBTQ+ community to come together and...
Northampton invites bids for former Registry of Deeds
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton is officially soliciting bids for the purchase and redevelopment of the property at 33 King St. The building, which used to be the probate court, family court and Hampshire County Registry of Deeds, was transferred from the...
Runway 5K ready to soar in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Airport will temporarily shut down on the morning of Sunday, April 28 to host the Runway 5K, a charity race to support Treehouse Foundation, a collaborative nonprofit organization dedicated to reimagining what foster care looks like....
Northampton City Council, Planning Board discuss citizens’ petition
NORTHAMPTON — A citizens’ petition asking to adjust the zoning guidelines for the city’s central business-gateway district went in front of the Planning Board and City Council Committee on Legislative Matters during a joint meeting on April 11. The petition, which...
Northampton superintendent announces three finalists for Ryan Road principal
NORTHAMPTON — Finalists have been named for the principal position at Ryan Road Elementary School. According to an announcement from Superintendent Portia Bonner, three candidates out of 15 applicants were selected by the Ryan Road Elementary Principal Search...
Northampton School Committee passes 14% budget increase for FY25
NORTHAMPTON — After passionate testimony from community members over the past few months, the Northampton School Committee elected to pass a school budget of $42.8 million for fiscal year 2025, which amounts to a 14% increase.