Northampton
Northampton mayor announces reelection bid
NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra is officially set to begin her reelection campaign following an announcement of her decision on March 9.
Walk for Tibet travels through Hampshire County
In recognition of the 66th anniversary of the National Tibetan Uprising Day, the Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts led a “Walk for Tibet” on March 10, starting in the morning in Amherst, through Northampton in the afternoon and ending the day in Easthampton.
Northampton City Council OK’s $295K in compromise of schools’ mid-year request
NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee and City Council were able to compromise on the committee’s request for a $600,000 mid-year appropriation as the council approved a $294,883.02 request during its March 6 meeting instead to cover lost positions from last summer’s cuts through the remainder of the school year.
Syrup Stampede returns in support of Empty Arms
NORTHAMPTON — Just as spring settles in, the Syrup Stampede 5K race and 2K fun run or walk will return on Sunday, April 6, and the pancake breakfast and race fundraiser will once again help the work of Empty Arms Bereavement Support.
K and E kicking off 5th season with ‘Spring Awakening’
The cast of K and E Theater Group’s latest production, “Spring Awakening” during a rehearsal.Photo credit: K and E Theater Group, Ken Comia. NORTHAMPTON — K and E Theater Group is once again inviting audiences to their newest run of shows, kicking off their fifth...
Klezmer Festival coming to Bombyx Center March 23
NORTHAMPTON — A day-long celebration of klezmer music with workshops, concert and community potluck will be hosted at Bombyx Cetner for Arts & Equity on Sunday, March 23, and will feature a new group ready to lead the day of music and culture.
Debate continues on funding solutions for Northampton schools
NORTHAMPTON — A mid-year request from the School Committee that the City Council appropriate $600,000 from the city’s Fiscal Stability Fund to the school budget so the department can rehire some of the 20-plus jobs cut last summer, has created another debate on the status of the schools.
Northampton secures firefighter safety equipment grant
NORTHAMPTON — The city’s Fire and Rescue Department has been awarded an $18,569.91 grant provided through the commonwealth’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program that will assist in replacing and purchasing gear and other tools within the department.
Visions Video aims to bring back in-person video stores
NORTHAMPTON — Missing the magic, discovery and selection of browsing through the local video store, a new nonprofit, member-supported video store, Visions Video, is in the process of opening in downtown Northampton this spring. The project will revive a forgotten community space for the public and also build an expansive and unrivaled collection of film.
11th annual Back Porch festival kicks off March 7
NORTHAMPTON — The annual Back Porch Festival is returning to downtown Northampton for its 11th year from Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9 and is set for another rocking weekend that brings more than 60 bands to over 10 of the city’s diverse downtown venues.
