Northampton
City looking to fill Ward 2 School Committee seat
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council and School Committee are seeking interested applicants to fill a vacancy for the Ward 2 School Committee seat.
First Night Northampton returns for 40th year
NORTHAMPTON — In the annual celebration of the new year, First Night Northampton returns for its 40th edition on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with a 12-hour day featuring the family-friend festival of the arts culminating in a traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival donates $43,000 to area nonprofits
From left, Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival Coordinator Peter Langmore, volunteers Julie Pike, Laurie Flechsig, Liz Ducharme, Diane Peacy; Dr Elian Campbell and Cindy Williamson of River Valley Counseling Center, and John Leary and Erin Godfrey of Forum...
Suzette French Creperie joins Thornes Marketplace
NORTHAMPTON — Suzette French Creperie is the newest addition to Thornes Marketplace and celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12.
Highview of Northampton facility closes
NORTHAMPTON — Highview of Northampton will be closing its doors effective early next year following approval to do so from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Northampton Reparations Comm. presents preliminary report
NORTHAMPTON — The City Council was presented a preliminary report from the Northampton Reparations Study Commission during its Dec. 5 meeting, where the commission explained the research and work accomplished to this point while also seeking more support from the city to further extend its work.
Florence Church looks to spread holiday cheer with caroling
NORTHAMPTON — Florence Church is looking for a team of merry carolers as an afternoon of Christmas Caroling at Linda Manor is set for Sunday Dec. 15.
Comerford credits team, constituents for recognitions
NORTHAMPTON — State Sen. Jo Comerford’s accomplishments were highlighted last month through two different awards recognizing her work to support early education and care access as well as the work of the Center for Human Development.
Board of Health bans oral nicotine pouches from convenience stores
NORTHAMPTON — Nicotine pouches will no longer be available for sale inside of Northampton convenience stores starting Jan. 1 following the Board of Health’s approval of the ban.
Sciarra honored as Elected Official of the Year
NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has been honored as the 2024 Elected Official of the Year by the American Planning Association, Massachusetts Chapter, an honor in recognition of the strides made by the city during the last year of her tenure.
