Northampton only municipality in WMass invited into state fossil fuel-free building pilot program

10-30-2024 4:15 PM

NORTHAMPTON — The city has been selected as the 10th and final municipality in the state — and the only one in western Massachusetts — to participate in a state pilot program that would require all future construction and major renovations to be...


Northampton celebrates start of construction of six pickleball courts at Ray Ellerbrook Field

10-30-2024 1:53 PM

NORTHAMPTON — The city broke ground on what will soon be six new pickleball courts at Ray Ellerbrook Field, much to the delight of players of the tennis-like sport that has rapidly grown in popularity over the last several years.The city held a...


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High schools: Belchertown boys edged by Pope Francis in Class B semifinals
10-30-2024 9:01 PM

A matchup with the top-ranked team in the state didn’t prove too daunting for the Belchertown boys soccer team on Wednesday.Top-seeded Pope Francis, ranked No. 1 in the most recent MIAA Division 4 power ranking, managed to keep its unbeaten season...

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Jackie Ballance: Northampton’s own ‘Big Dig’
10-30-2024 4:32 PM

The Gazette featured tongue-in-cheek humor on top of the Oct. 28 front page. The article “$11M in state grants to flow to region” reported that “Northampton’s money [$25,000] will develop a construction mitigation plan to help downtown businesses...

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Easthampton treasure to close: Sonnet and Sparrow’s owner to retire at end of year
10-26-2024 3:19 PM

EASTHAMPTON — Sonnet and Sparrow, a familiar part of the Cottage Street Cultural District filled with handpicked selections of sweaters, jewelry, home furnishings and more, will soon close its doors. The store’s owner, Cynthia West, said that it is...

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Highlands operetta: Valley Light Opera staging Gilbert and Sullivan classic ‘Mikado,’ Scottish-style
10-30-2024 2:12 PM

Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic operetta “The Mikado” is coming to the Academy of Music — this time, with a Scottish twist.Amherst-based Valley Light Opera will present “The McAdo,” an adaptation of “The Mikado,” on the weekends of Nov. 1-3 and 8-10....

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Obit photo for Michael Waskiewicz Michael Waskiewicz

Hadley, MA - Michael J. Waskiewicz, 75 years old died on October 26, 2024 while under the loving care of the Fisher Home. Michael was a lifelong resident in Hadley. He was a graduate of Hopkins Academy and Northampton Commercial Colleg... remainder of obit for Michael Waskiewicz

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Easthampton, MA - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Susan Twiss, who left us on October 23, 2024. She was a shining light in our lives and the he... remainder of obit for Susan E. Twiss

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Marie (Brooks) LaPlante Hatfield, MA - Marie (Brooks) LaPlante, 66, of Hatfield, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday October 26, 2024. She was born in Northampton on February 21, 1958, to the la... remainder of obit for Marie LaPlante

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LORRAINE "LAURIE" M. ROBERTS Northampton, MA - Lorraine M. Roberts Florence, MA passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA October 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Lorraine was born to Ernest and Mary "Chagnon... remainder of obit for Lorraine M. Roberts

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