Northampton
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
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.
Northampton Family Fourth Committee pauses 2026 fireworks celebration
Fireworks going off in a past Family Fourth Fireworks event at Look Park.Reminder Publishing file photo NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Family Fourth Committee has announced its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration event has been paused for 2026. “It was a...
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
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
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
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
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.
Project aims to protect endangered species
NORTHAMPTON — As part of a recent grant, students at Smith College have completed a project focused on helping the endangered Eastern rat snake, Massachusetts’ only tree snake.
New term officially underway for Northampton elected officials
NORTHAMPTON — The latest iteration of city government to represent the city of Northampton were officially sworn in on Monday, Jan. 5, inside the Northampton Senior Center.