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Northampton City Council to vote on "living wage" resolution

By Fred Contrada

November 18, 2009, 1:22PM
The resolution, proposed by the Northampton Living Wage Coalition, puts a living wage for Northampton residents at $11.90 an hour. Full story »
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield to consolidate church activities in Northampton under one new parish

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By Fred Contrada

November 17, 2009, 8:30PM
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish is being named after the first American saint. Full story »
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PM News Links: Behind the politics of 'The Daily Show,' Levasseur controversy in the N.Y. Times and more

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By Jeff Hobbs, MassLive.com

November 17, 2009, 1:44PM
Here's some of the hot stories we're talking about around the office this afternoon. Full story »
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More than 1 million doses of swine flu vaccine allocated to Mass.

By Stan Freeman

November 16, 2009, 9:00PM
With the flu having run its course in many local schools, however, the purpose of a vaccination program is to prevent another outbreak, health officials say.  Full story »
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Western Mass. homeowners advised to check policies to see if values are in keeping with dropping replacement costs

By Stan Freeman

November 16, 2009, 8:00PM
MassPIRG advises consumers to “demonstrate with their feet” if they think they are being overcharged. Full story »
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Elm Street Historic District seeking to expand in Northampton

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By Fred Contrada

November 14, 2009, 5:00PM
Most of the buildings that would be added to the historic district belong to Smith College. Full story »
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Northampton loses two downtown institutions

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By Fred Contrada

November 13, 2009, 2:30PM
Downtown Northampton becomes a poorer place with the death of two beloved personalities. Full story »
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Northampton residents concerned about string of fires off Bridge Street

By Fred Contrada

November 12, 2009, 4:00PM
Police urge Ward 3 residents to keep an eye out for suspicious people in the neighborhood.  Full story »
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Steven Como, executive vice president of Soldier On, says U.S.A. should build more housing for veterans

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By Fred Contrada

November 11, 2009, 3:00PM
The organization hopes to build a complex on the VA Medical Center campus in Leeds. Full story »
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Bean Farm land in Northampton caught in tug-of war between developers, athletic field supporters and farming advocates

By Fred Contrada

November 10, 2009, 2:11PM
Some say the the farmland is the most fertile land in Northampton outside of the Meadows. Full story »
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton lays off, or reduces hours of 21 workers

Cooley Dickinson Hospital readying for more layoffs

By Fred Contrada

November 09, 2009, 6:15PM
The hospital and its nurses disagree on the financial health of the facility. Full story »
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Diocese reverses decision on Northampton churches while Chicopee church holds vigil

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By Jeanette DeForge

November 08, 2009, 10:56PM
St. George's parish in Chicopee held a vigil to keep the Belcher Street church open.  Full story »
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St. Mary's Church in Northampton will close

By Elizabeth Roman

November 08, 2009, 12:55PM
St. Mary's Church in Northampton will close Jan. of 2010 while Sacred Heart will remain open.  Full story »
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Northampton City Council meeting calm after contentious election

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By Fred Contrada

November 06, 2009, 10:40PM
There was some disagreement over the appointment of Teri A. Anderson to head the newly created Office of Community and Economic Development. Full story »
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton prepares to lay off 20-25 workers

By Fred Contrada

November 06, 2009, 6:30PM
The nurses’ union has rejected proposed changes in the pension plan and in the sick day and vacation pool that the hospital projects would save $1.1 million.  Full story »
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