Northampton
Memory care initiative empowers older adults with dementia
NORTHAMPTON — A cutting edge program that is free to the public and offered by Massachusetts General Brigham Cooley Dickinson is changing the way society supports older adults with dementia and their caretakers.
Northampton City Council bans future auto dealerships in gateway district
NORTHAMPTON — A citizens’ petition that asked to adjust the zoning guidelines for the city’s Central Business-Gateway district officially passed the City Council during the body’s regular meeting on May 2.
Northampton implements Narcan cabinets at NHA properties
NORTHAMPTON — A new partnership in Northampton has officially formed to make overdose-reversal medication more widespread and accessible across the city.
Activists continue fight for fully-funded schools in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the mayor presenting her proposed full fiscal year 2025 budget during the City Council’s May 16 meeting, the fight for fully funded schools continues amongst community activists.
Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.
MICAfest returns to Northampton this month
NORTHAMPTON — For Lyza Fennell, the founder and director of M/others Institute for Collaboration and Art, being a “m/other” can mean a plethora of things.
‘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.
