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Bear Draws Large Crowd After Climbing Up Tree In Northampton Center: Police Bear Draws Large Crowd After Climbing Up Tree In Northampton Center: Police
Bear Draws Large Crowd After Climbing Up Tree In Northampton Center: Police Local residents are speculating about what drew a bear into the center of one Western Massachusetts town this weekend.  Northampton Police responded to the bear sighting on Gothic Street near Main Street around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, the department said on Facebook. The bear, who climbed up a tree, attracted "a lot of attention from people in the area," police added. On Sunday around 11:30am NPD responded to a bear downtown on Gothic St. near Main St. The bear climbed up a tree and... Posted by Northampton Police Department on Sunday, April 30, 2023 The Massachusetts Environm…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Hit-Run Driver Slams Into Northampton Building While Evading Arrest: Police Hit-Run Driver Slams Into Northampton Building While Evading Arrest: Police
Hit-Run Driver Slams Into Northampton Building While Evading Arrest: Police Northampton Police had their hands full when they responded to two separate hit-and-run incidents in one night this week. The first incident was reported when a vehicle crashed into another car then fled the scene around 6:20 p.m. on Friday, March 3, police said on Facebook. Officers tried stopping the vehicle, but it instead kept driving and crashed into a curb and popped several tires.  The car then drove over a median, through a traffic sign and crashed into another vehicle – but the chase did not stop there. Officers followed the car as it drove across someone's yard, down a dead end s…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
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
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Hampshire County Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Hampshire County
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Hampshire County A pedestrian by a vehicle in Western Massachusetts suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The incident took place in Hampshire County around 12:30 p.m Saturday, Aug. 14 in the area of Main and Masonic streets in Northampton, said Detective Lt. Craig Kirouac. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to be okay, police said.  An investigation is underway to determine if the person was in a crosswalk.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed In Northampton More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed In Northampton
More Barriers For Outdoor Dining Installed In Northampton 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
Hampshire County Eatery Nearing Half-Century In Business, Going Strong Hampshire County Eatery Nearing Half-Century In Business, Going Strong
Hampshire County Eatery Nearing Half-Century In Business, 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
Man Who Crashed Car Into Sleeping Homeless Man Pleads Guilty, Faces More Charges Man Who Crashed Car Into Sleeping Homeless Man Pleads Guilty, Faces More Charges
Man Who Crashed Car Into Sleeping Homeless Man Pleads Guilty, Faces More Charges A driver has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident in which he seriously injured a homeless person when he crashed a vehicle into the bus stop where the man was sleeping. He is also facing related charges in Worcester and Hampden counties. On Monday, March 1, Christopher Durham, 26, of Northampton, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of personal injury, leaving the scene of property damage, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, and driving on a suspended license, the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office said. The crash happened in June 2020 in…

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: First Night Northampton Goes Virtual For 2021 COVID-19: First Night Northampton Goes Virtual For 2021
Covid-19: First Night Northampton Goes Virtual For 2021 First Night Northampton 2021 is going to be a largely virtual affair. One of the largest and most popular annual New Year’s Eve gatherings in Western Massachusetts, First Night organizers said there will be no in-person entertainment this year - all performances will be streamed online and broadcast on TV (Northampton Comcast Cable channels 12, 15, 23). Streaming links for Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch have been posted to First Night’s website. “In light of COVID-19 there will be many necessary changes to the celebration, most importantly there is no in-person entertainment this year,” Firs…

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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
Business
New Restaurant Opens In Downtown Northampton; Has A Familiar Chef New Restaurant Opens In Downtown Northampton; Has A Familiar Chef
New Restaurant Opens In Downtown Northampton; Has A Familiar Chef A new restaurant has opened in downtown Northampton’s Thornes Marketplace. While many restaurants are struggling to adapt their businesses to COVID-19, a locally celebrated chef has opened Patria in the basement of Thornes on Main Street. Patria offers an “elevated dining experience” with modern American cuisine and drinks made with local produce, meats, and foods, according to the eatery's description.  Patria is owned by the former chef at the popular Coco and the Cellar Bar on Main Street in Easthampton: Aaron Thayer. Along with his wife and business partner, Abby Fuhrman, Thayer …

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by Kristin Palpini
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Northampton Main Street Closed To Traffic During COVID-19 Improvements Northampton Main Street Closed To Traffic During COVID-19 Improvements
Northampton Main Street Closed To Traffic During Covid-19 Improvements Downtown Northampton is undergoing a major, but temporary, renovation to make it a more practical place to eat, shop, and play during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work begins on Tuesday, Aug. 18 and it will disrupt traffic during construction. Work is expected to end on Aug. 22. Parts of Main Street will be closed to vehicles Aug. 20-21. Updates will include a temporary bike lane, artwork, and a new bus stop configuration. Construction will start next week on installing temporary measures along Main Street to improve people’s ability to social distance. Northampton has already launched a pro…

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by Kristin Palpini
Police & Fire
BUSTED: Man Accused of Snatching An Elderly Lady's Purse Arrested In Northampton BUSTED: Man Accused of Snatching An Elderly Lady's Purse Arrested In Northampton
Busted: Man Accused of Snatching An Elderly Lady's Purse Arrested In Northampton A man suspected of robbing an elderly woman of her purse, while she waited at a bus stop, has been arrested by Northampton Police. On Thursday, July 23, at around 10 a.m., Northampton Police responded to a report of a male swiping a purse on State Street, police said. Officers learned the 78-year-old woman had been waiting at the Pulaski Park bus stop when her purse was snatched from her shopping cart. One male suspected distracted her, while another ran off with her handbag, police said. Northampton Police were able to match the woman’s description to a 29-year-old male that was soon spot…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
A New Restaurant For Northampton? T. Roots Applies For Liquor License A New Restaurant For Northampton? T. Roots Applies For Liquor License
A New Restaurant For Northampton? T. Roots Applies For Liquor License T. Roots Inc. is seeking a new seasonal liquor license in Northampton. The company, which was founded in May, has plans to open a restaurant at 249 Main St., according to public records. It is the site of the former Viva Fresh Pasta restaurant on the corner of Main and Masonic streets. Viva closed in August 2019. Owners are applying for a new seasonal wine and malt restaurant license. A Northampton License COmmission hearing on the liquor application will be held, virtually, Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. T. Roots president is Hui Lan Tsao, according to the Secretary of State. Pei Yi Fu, of Jamaica …

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by Kristin Palpini