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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Florence CONCERT SERIES: The Florence Music on the Porch Series kicks off Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with a free opening night concert by the Florence Community Band and the Green Street Brew. Listeners can bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. It will be held at the Florence VFW in case of rain. The series features free live music every Thursday in the summer from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Easthampton NEW … 0

William E. Collins, Norris Elementary School principal GORDON DANIELS

Norris School Principal William Collins leaves to work in higher education

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

SOUTHAMPTON — After nine years as the head of the William E. Norris School, Principal William E. Collins is leaving Aug. 2 to take a job in higher education. Collins will start Aug. 15 as coordinator of the graduate Educational Leadership Program at St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. “I’ll be teaching people … 0

Computer glitch leads to tax bill error in Northampton

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — A glitch in a new system the city tax collector’s office uses to generate property tax bills accidently sent payment notices to some 550 property owners late last week, some of whom had already paid in full. The notices, known as demand bills, are typically sent out near the end of … 0

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Patricia Gillepsie practices cantering with her horse at Stone Pony Farm in Leverett on June 16, 2013. She has been riding horses since 1989. AYRIKA WHITNEY Cantering in Leverett
Center, from left: Sarah Dobrow, Sage Loomis, Heather Giguere JERREY ROBERTS Your Time: Childs Park, Northampton
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Bridge Street School principal Beth Choquette, physical education teacher Craig Murdock, resource room teacher Carol Ruyffelaert. KEVIN GUTTING

Bridge Street School teachers reflect on recent ‘turnaround’ training at Harvard

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Come fall, Bridge Street Principal Beth Choquette will lead instructional rounds where teachers observe each other’s work in the classroom. Two veteran teachers plan to videotape themselves giving lessons and will ask colleagues for feedback. Those … 0

Leah Stanley of Northampton feeds pizza to her sons Beckett, 2, and Thomas, 5, during rainy weather at the Tuesday Market behind Thornes Marketplace in Northampton. JERREY ROBERTS

Dinner for two

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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Northampton police say treasurer stole from Salvo House tenants association to pay veterinarian

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — The treasurer of the Walter Salvo House tenants association Wednesday denied criminal charges alleging that he stole association funds, money he said he needed to pay for veterinary bills for his cat, according to a police … 1

New Century Theater director Sam Rush and company manager Nikki Beck relax on the stage of Theater 14 in the Smith College Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts. KEVIN GUTTING

Summertime plays for kids, families

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

In addition to the mainstage shows at New Century Theatre this summer, there will be three productions for children, presented by Paintbox Theatre, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founder and artistic director Tom McCabe has adapted “Little … 0

New Century Theater director Sam Rush, right, talks with company manager Nikki Beck in Theater 14 of the Smith College Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts. KEVIN GUTTING

New Century Theatre in Northampton opens 23rd season with ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

New Century Theatre director Jack Neary says he’s pretty easy to please. When he’s choosing a play to direct, for example, his requirements are few: The work must be an excellent one, of course; it has to be … 0

Northampton seeks volunteers for school superintendent search

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee is seeking volunteers to serve on a search panel for a new schools chief to replace Brian Salzer, who is leaving the district in July after just under two years in the position. Panel members will be working with the New England School … 0

GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Jordan Page, of South Hadley Pettengill Insurance Post 260, pitches to Easthampton last year. The American Legion baseball season started last week.

American Legion baseball teams begin quest for postseason

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

For most high school baseball players the summer started last week with the opening of the American Legion season. It will be difficult for any team to repeat the success Pettengill Insurance Post 260 experienced last season. After … 0

Northampton City Councilor Marianne LaBarge, right, asks Brian Salzer, the school superintendent, a question during a budget hearing Tuesday in the Council Chambers. JERREY ROBERTS

Northampton school superintendent breaks down impact of budget cuts on arts, electives

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — In response to questions from city councilors Tuesday about how proposed budget cuts would affect school programs next year, Superintendent Brian Salzer cited reduced access by students to arts and other elective courses at Northampton High … 0

J.J.’s Tavern to replace Silk City Tavern in Florence

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — With any luck, local hockey fans will be able to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at a new tavern in a familiar location. J.J.’s Tavern will take over the space that housed the … 1

U.S. District Court Judge Michael Ponsor has written a novel, "The Hanging Judge." KEVIN GUTTING

Longtime federal judge Michael Ponsor pens first novel

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — When Michael Ponsor published a short story in 1972, he figured it would only be a small leap to be able to join the ranks of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Norman Mailer and have “a really … 0

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