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Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer At Northampton CVS Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer At Northampton CVS
Man Accused Of Assaulting Police Officer At Northampton CVS A police officer in Western Massachusetts was hospitalized after being attacked by an unruly customer who was making a scene at an area CVS, authorities announced. In Hampshire County, officers from the Northampton Police Department responded to CVS on Main Street at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, where there was a report of a man inside the store causing a disturbance. Police said that after multiple attempts to deescalate the situation, the man was asked to leave CVS by the staff and refused to do so. The nature of the disturbance was not disclosed by investigators. Accord…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed At Popular Spot In Western Mass The barriers are going up in one Western Mass town and just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But these barriers aren't a bad thing, instead, they are there to allow diners to get a breath of fresh air as they visit area restaurants in Northampton. And, while some may say it slows down traffic or makes it difficult to find a parking spot, business owners are loving the trend that started last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barriers go up to allow for outdoor seating at downtown restaurants.Northampton Police Department Restaurant-goers love the outdoor seating and its drawing a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Western Mass Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
Melee Erupts, Truck Drives Through Crowd At Northampton Rallies Melee Erupts, Truck Drives Through Crowd At Northampton Rallies
Melee Erupts, Truck Drives Through Crowd At Northampton Rallies An officer was knocked to the ground, pepper-spray was used, and a truck drove through protesters during opposing, side-by-side rallies on Sunday, Nov. 1. The protests took place in downtown Northampton around 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and involved hundreds of people primarily belonging to either a Trump/Back the Blue group or a pro-democracy/anti-police brutality group. A lot of conflicting information has been reported about the incident. On Monday, a little before noon, Northampton Police released a statement and rundown of the events. Northampton Police did not label the political leanings of t…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Business Owners Win: 'Shared Streets' To Be Removed From Northampton Business Owners Win: 'Shared Streets' To Be Removed From Northampton
Business Owners Win: 'Shared Streets' To Be Removed From Northampton Business owners who disliked Northampton’s new Shared Streets and Spaces initiative have gotten their way. Northampton will be removing the temporary changes to Main Street that reduced parking in favor of wider sidewalks and more outdoor dining. The redesign included artwork painted on the streets and additional flower pots between Old South Street/State Street and King Street/Pleasant Street. Monday, Sept. 14, at around 9 p.m., city workers will begin to dismantle the shared streets project - removing barriers, planters, signage, and restoring the street to four lanes of traffic, instead…

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by Kristin Palpini