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By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Capping the number of cannabis retailers citywide is coming before the City Council Thursday night for a final vote, and councilors appear divided on the issue.The proposed ordinance is in its second reading, after receiving a neutral...

By STEVE PFARRER

In late 2020, Valley music fans were disheartened to hear that Gateway City Arts, the multi-arts venue in Holyoke, was shutting it doors because of lost business during the first year of the pandemic.But the outlook brightened in April 2021, when...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — A decision on whether to cap the number of retail cannabis establishments within the city at 12 now rests with the full City Council after a four-member subcommittee on Monday was split on the idea before advancing it to the full council...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — The day that the U.S. Department of Justice hands out indictments for the events surrounding the attack on the nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is the day that will get Jennifer Taub dancing.  “I’m not sure what’s going to happen here,...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — A proposal to cap the number of marijuana dispensaries in the city to 12 is working its way through the City Council, with one of its sponsors describing the current cannabis environment as an “unhealthy market.”“I’ve talked to many of...

By STEVE PFARRER

Revisiting the pastAMHERST — The monthly Song & Story Swap, sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Folklore Society of western Massachusetts, will feature storyteller and historical re-enactor Dennis Picard in a hybrid event Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.The in-person...

By DUSTY CHRISTENSEN

HOLYOKE — As Police Chief Manny Febo prepares for retirement late next month, the city has signed a contract with his successor.On Tuesday, the City Council received a copy of the three-year contract that then mayor Alex Morse signed in January with...

By CAITLIN ASHWORTH

EASTHAMPTON — A 28-year-old resident who moved to the city a decade ago wants to be a city councilor.Thomas Peake pulled nomination papers Thursday to run for the Precinct 3 position being vacated by longtime councilor Joy E. Winnie, who is leaving...

By AMANDA DRANE

NORTHAMPTON — The City Council has elected an interim city clerk to serve the remainder of Wendy Mazza’s term. Mazza retired earlier this month after 45 years in the office.“The institutional knowledge she takes with her will never be replaced,” Pam...

By AMANDA DRANE

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s Human Rights Commission sees need for a civility pledge in the city, and as of Thursday the City Council agrees.Commissioners told councilors they proposed the measure in light of an increase in denigrating and hateful...

By CAITLIN ASHWORTH

EASTHAMPTON — The school district plans to add five positions, including three new teachers, next school year as part of its $16.9 million budget for fiscal 2018.The City Council will vote on the city’s proposed $40,307,360 fiscal 2018 budget...