Northampton
Northampton Survival Center receives donations from River Valley Co-op
NORTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op donated more than $20,000 to the Northampton Survival Center last month as its November “Change for Change” honoree. The donations were gathered at the checkouts inside River Valley’s store locations.
413 Entrepreneurial Spotlight highlights latest Sphere cohort
NORTHAMPTON — The Sphere Northampton was highlighted in the most recent 413 Entrepreneurial Spotlight on Dec. 9 in a ceremony at Union Station. In all, 24 women and nonbinary-owned businesses were spotlighted.
Orders tied to Northampton school energy projects pass
NORTHAMPTON — Three school energy project financial orders were passed during a Dec. 9 special City Council meeting after the planned vote the week prior was delayed due to a raised charter objection.
First Night Northampton is back for its 41st year
NORTHAMPTON — A marquee celebration of the New Year, First Night Northampton will return for its 41st year on Dec. 31 with a 12-hour day that features the family-friendly festival of the arts and culminates in the traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.
Northampton to look into snow removal ordinance
NORTHAMPTON — Following a discussion on Dec. 3, the City Council’s Ordinance Review Committee recommended that the city’s Transportation & Parking Commission review Northampton’s snow removal ordinance.
413 Entrepreneurial Spotlight to feature 24 women and nonbinary-owned businesses
NORTHAMPTON — The Sphere Northampton, in partnership with Living Local 413 and Common Capital, will host the 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight on Dec. 8 at Union Station from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Tenants call on Smith College to reverse rent hikes
NORTHAMPTON — Tenants and advocates gathered outside the front gates of Smith College on Nov. 19 to demand that the college reverse rent hikes and honor prior agreements with tenants.
Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage returns for 22nd year
NORTHAMPTON — The Hot Chocolate Run is returning on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon in what is set to be another big year of the 5K event, which celebrates and supports Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization addressing domestic violence.
March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
Grow Food’s Winter Market returns to Senior Center
NORTHAMPTON — The Grow Food Northampton Winter Farmer’s Market returned on Nov. 22 at the Senior Center for another winter season of local market offerings.
