Northampton
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.
Northampton holds initial discussion on changes to food truck ordinance
NORTHAMPTON — As Northampton continues to traverse a post-COVID landscape, the city’s Ordinance Review Committee is exploring the possibility of bringing food trucks to the city’s downtown areas.
Study highlights progress, status of Northampton’s pedestrian, cycling plan
NORTHAMPTON — Strong Towns Northampton, a local civic organization primarily focusing on transportation and housing, released a walking and biking study that analyzes the progress of the city’s 2021 Sustainable Northampton Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan.
Bag Day, Small Business Saturday to support for local economy
NORTHAMPTON — With the holiday season quickly approaching, Northampton is set to once again celebrate its small business community during Bag Day on Nov. 22 and Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29.
