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Teacher arraigned on child pornography charges A teacher was arraigned in court on four charges, and he pleaded not guilty.
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stalled along a 57-acre conservation corridor known as the Slate Road Conservation Area. The land abuts a Massachusetts state park, and it is one of Chicopee’s last connected natural corridors, according to residents. Residents said they fear the fence could interrupt wildlife mitigation, fragment habitats,
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wants to install a fence for public safety reasons. After tabling the topic until Aug. 19, the commission moved the discussion to Sept. 2 since the NHESP report had not been filed yet. Many residents and some city councilors filled the first Conservation Commission meeting to express their opposition to the fence. The fence would be in-
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Stantec Consulting also submitted a request to the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program for a Massachusetts Endangered Species Act review. This request asked whether the proposed work lies within mapped Priority Habitat and whether any additional permitting or conditions would be required. Cohen stated that the business
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CHICOPEE — The Conservation Commission recently approved the installation of chainlink fencing in the southwest region of the Westover Metropolitan Airport property, but residents are still fighting to stop the project. The commission met on Aug. 5 and Sept. 2 to discuss the fence proposal. Gregg Cohen, senior environmental analyst, and Josh Weiss, wetland scientist, of Stantec Consulting Services Inc., appeared before the commission on Aug. 5 on behalf of the property owner, Westover Metropolitan Development Corporation, to explain the project. The fence will be 8,000 linear feet and sit 5 feet tall. Aside from the fence, Cohen stated that the project also includes clearing vegetation within a 10-foot corridor on both sides of the fence line, resulting in an estimated 3.7 acres of total vegetation removal. Tree clearing will be performed by experienced, vetted arborists and planned for the fall or winter months, when ground conditions are typically frozen to minimize disturbance, according to Cohen.
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STRM: Gulluni talks outreach programs, courthouse By Tyler Garnet
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SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items. Gulluni has been the DA for nearly 12 years and will enter his fourth term in January. He ran unopposed on the Sept. 1 primary ballot and stated that he felt very fortunate and blessed to have the trust of the county and voters. He shared numerous youth outreach programs and recurring events that his office offers, including HERizon, Hoop Up Springfield, its Youth Advisory Board, Future Lawyers of Springfield and school presentations on internet safety, social media and gaming safety, the dangers of narcotics and preventing dating violence. To learn more about these programs and/or request a visit from his office, readers can visit hampdenda.com or visit their social media pages. Gulluni said he wanted to create these programs during his first campaign in 2014 and added that each of them has benefited the public safety of Hampden County. “We can do community outreach things, we can innovate, we can develop programs, but we can also enforce the law and fight for victims and hold people accountable who are hurting people and bringing narcotics into our communities,” Gulluni stated. “I think it makes a difference, and I think it’s inuring to the benefit of the long-term public safety of our community. We’re addressing and speaking with young people who may make a decision based on what they learned or what they saw in a year, or two years or three years, so we’re really getting ahead of stuff; it’s really pre-
ventative work that we’re doing.” Gulluni also said he and his office are against a beyondscared-straight approach and instead prefer community outreach programs. “I don’t think we’re going to reach kids by intimidating them and my coming in and acting like some sort of authoritative figure,” Gulluni said. “We really realized, I think, in this generation in particular, we got to connect with young people. There’s got to be a relationship there; there’s got to be mutual respect.” Besides youth outreach programs, Gulluni also talked about other programs his office offers, including the Hampden County Addiction Task Force, which was created in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office to bring together law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, community coalitions and individuals/families to address addiction, overdose prevention and recovery support. Recently released state data show that Massachusetts recorded fewer than 1,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in more than a decade. Gulluni also highlighted the Emerging Adult Court of Hope, which he called the pinnacle in terms of what this office has developed. He explained that it’s a court for young adults aged 18-24 who are “almost definitely going to jail,” and provides them with a second chance. Through the voluntary program, young adults plead into the courts, accept responsibility for their criminal case, and then work with the DA’s office and ROCA Inc. for upwards of two years on behavior modification, addiction issues and mental health. Their records will be wiped clean if they successfully get through the program. “Ultimately, the big piece of this program that I created was to get them a career on the other
During the most recent episode of So That Reminds Me, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni (far left) sat down with hosts Ryan Feyre (center) and Tyler Garnet (far right) to talk about outreach programs and the new Springfield courthouse. Reminder Publishing photo by Dennis Hackett
side of this infraction,” Gulluni said. “We got to get these young people careers, so we’re getting them involved in CDL and trades like HVAC; we’re going and getting them into college programming, college education. All these things so these young people leave the courthouse with a career where they can have hope for their futures, they can support their families and themselves, and they never come back.” Gulluni said his office has had about 15 graduates since the program’s inception seven years ago. None of them have re-offended, he said. A native of Springfield, Gulluni also shared his opinion on the Springfield Courthouse saga. On July 2, the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance announced the se-
lection of the Liberty Junction Team to replace the aging Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse with a new regional justice center at 125 Liberty St. Gulluni refused to state which courthouse proposal he preferred, but he said the selection is among the worst in terms of location. “It’s not a good location for my office; I don’t think it’s a good location for the legal community, and then this justification that it was the quote, ‘cheapest.’ I don’t think that would have been used, at least publicly, as any sort of justification if this were a courthouse in Boston,” Gulluni stated. “It feels like we’re getting short shrift, as we often do, given the geographic inequity in this state.” Gulluni called the project important for Springfield’s downtown area, its employees and
visitors. He called the selection process faulty because the committee that made this choice included zero people from Western Massachusetts. “When you put together a group of people to decide on a major economic project, on a courthouse for a city and a region and you don’t have anybody who knows the city, knows the region, knows the legal community, that to me defies common sense,” Gulluni said. In 2021, Gulluni forced his office out of the current Springfield courthouse because of health concerns. To hear the full episode, visit thereminder.com/our-podcast or search “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform.
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block public access and connections, limit recreation and outdoor learning, reduce natural beauty and create a barrier for generations to come. City Councilor Sam Shumsky, who stated his opposition to the project at the Aug. 5 City Council meeting, said in a statement on Facebook in July that once he learned about this project, he spoke with WMDC Executive Director Andy Widor and spent hours at City Hall to understand the situation. Shumsky stated that there are no plans for development at this property and that the fencing is solely for insurance and Federal Aviation Administration requirements. At the time, Shumsky said the plan must go through the proper public process. The Conservation Commission approved the proposal during its Sept. 2 meeting, but some residents joined the Sept. 3 City Council meeting to try and get the council to step in and prevent the fence from being installed. Tina Collucci said she was there on behalf of the Slate Road Conservation Area group, whose mission is to protect the 57 acres of land in the Slate Road corridor. She said that four years ago, the group fought against a zoning change on this land and gained 100% support from the City Council. “Now, once again, this land, which has been utilized for over 50 years for recreation by so many residents and people in
the surrounding communities in Western Mass., in addition to serving as a link in an expansive wildlife corridor, is being threatened to be fenced off,” Collucci said. “Our ultimate goal would be to have this great city of Chicopee purchase the land back and permanently place it into conservation.” Collucci also said the group found evidence that in the 1960s, 42 of the 57 acres, formerly known as Buena Vista, was placed in conservation. However, because this was before Article 97 of Massachusetts General Law, which became effective in the 1970s, the group was told there is no formal record of the area ever being recorded in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection databases. According to the state, Article 97 establishes a right to a clean environment, including its natural, scenic, historical and aesthetic qualities for citizens. It also establishes a right to a clean environment, including its natural, scenic, historical and aesthetic qualities for the citizens of the commonwealth. Four years ago, the Slate Road Conservation Group obtained over 1,100 electronic signatures in support of protecting the Slate Road corridor, Collucci stated. “We’re confident that the interest in this land has only gained more momentum since then,” Collucci said. “West Springfield was able to do it with Bear Hall. Why not Chicopee?” City councilors cannot respond directly to residents during public comment, but any future updates will be covered at thereminder.com.
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the judge ordered that Harrison be held on $75,000 bail. If bail is posted, the conditions of release include GPS with zero curfew and no contact direct/ indirect with children under 18. Additionally, Harrison wouldn’t be allowed to possess electronic devices with internet capability, and probation would search all electronic devices. Harrison, a former teacher at Holyoke Public Schools and Pittsfield Public Schools, is currently an employee of Chicopee Public Schools. On Aug. 23, the FBI National Threat Center received information regarding communications that Harrison was having with an undercover individual
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CHICOPEE — Chicopee teacher Keith Harrison has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography; one count of attempting to commit a crime, to wit, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and one count of dissemination of child pornography. On Sept. 9, Harrison was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on the four charges, and he pleaded not guilty. The commonwealth requested that Harrison be held on $100,000 cash bail. Defense requested that he be released on personal recognizance with conditions, and
he believed to be a 13-year-old female on an online chat platform, Discord. He engaged the agent in a chat and identified himself as an adult. On the chat, the defendant made explicit sexual requests of the undercover agent. On Sept. 8, the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit conducted a search warrant of Harrison’s residence at 52 Hubbard St. in Lenox. The search led to the recovery of multiple items, which included hundreds of child sexual assault materials. The investigation into the items seized during the search warrant is ongoing. Additional charges may come following the conclusion of the investigation.
A pretrial hearing date is set for Thursday, Oct. 8. The city and its participating departments released a statement on Sept. 8 after Harrison’s home was searched and he was arrested. The statement said Chicopee Public Schools were made aware of Harrison’s arrest by the Massachusetts State Police at his home in Berkshire County. Upon learning of these allegations, the district took immediate action and placed Harrison on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The statement emphasized that there are no allegations that the conduct under investigation occurred on school grounds, involved school resources or con-
nected with any Chicopee students or staff. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. The Police Department, School Department and mayor’s office will continue to actively monitor the situation and fully cooperate with and assist law enforcement officials throughout this ongoing investigation,” the statement read. “We also recognize that an arrest is not a determination of guilt, and the individual is entitled to due process under the law. We ask that everyone allow the legal process to proceed while respecting the privacy and well-being of those potentially affected.”
Chamber supports downtown revitalization with events CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce continues its commitment to the revitalization and activation of Chicopee Center by bringing its work and resources into the district through twice-monthly Coworking Days and Open Office Hours at The Hub at Market Square, while also serving as a key organizing partner for the upcoming “Falling for Chicopee Center” event. Hosted in partnership with the city of Chicopee mayor’s office and Valley Opportunity Council,
“Falling for Chicopee Center” is an open house-style event taking place Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at The Hub at Market Square and participating downtown businesses. This free public event will invite residents and visitors to explore local businesses, meet business owners and discover what is happening in Chicopee Center. A business showcase at The Hub at Market Square will provide an additional opportunity for Chicopee Center businesses to introduce themselves, showcase their products and services and
connect with the community. Attendees will receive a punch card at participating locations which must be completed to enter to win prizes donated by participating businesses. Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to contact the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce or the mayor’s office. In addition to “Falling for Chicopee Center,” the chamber is also hosting twice-monthly Co-working Days and open office hours at The Hub at Market Square, creating a regular opportunity for chamber staff, members and
the broader business community to work, connect and engage in the center. Co-working Days are held on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are currently scheduled through December. Some dates will also feature special programming, including a hybrid workshop on LinkedIn best practices scheduled for October 6. The chamber has maintained its offices in Chicopee Center for many years, and while its physical office has not been at street level since 2019, the organization
continues to see the center as an important part of its work and community presence. “Being part of a thriving downtown isn’t only about where your office is located,” said Melissa Breor, Executive Director of the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce. “It’s about creating more opportunities for businesses, residents, and community members to connect in the center while increasing visibility for the businesses that call Chicopee Center home. We are proud to be a partner in that work.”
Healey declares September as College Fire Safety Month STOW — Gov. Maura Healey on Sept. 1 proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what is traditionally the leading month for fires in student housing. “Massachusetts is proud to welcome thousands of students
to our colleges each fall, and we want every one of them to have a safe and successful year,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “Most fires in student housing can be prevented. Simple steps like staying in the kitchen while cooking, keeping exits clear and using batteries and chargers safely can save lives.” “Move-in day comes with a long checklist, and fire safety needs to be on it,” said Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Before families unpack the last box, check the
smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, identify two ways out and make sure everyone knows what to do if a fire starts.” Massachusetts fire departments reported more than 2,500 fires in dormitories, fraternities and sororities between 2021 and 2025. These fires caused six civilian injuries, 10 fire service injuries, and approximately $2.7 million in damage. Fire officials are also emphasizing the importance of safety in
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HCC’s new division expands community access to learning By Miasha Lee Correspondent
HOLYOKE — Springfield resident Irma Medina Stewart has been named the inaugural dean of Holyoke Community College’s new Division of Integrative and Applied Learning. Stewart told Reminder Publishing the grant from Smith Family & Accelerate the Future paved the way to build apprenticeships in high demand fields like education, health and human services. This will expand community partnerships to co-design real-world learning that addresses equity gaps and meets the community and student needs with support. “This new division is not only part of our core mission, our strategic plan, it directly supports the state’s goals to prepare students for the future,” she said. “This is why HCC is special and why students should come here.” Stewart has been an educator at Holyoke Community College for 22 years with roles focused on student success, transfer opportunities and experiential learning. “I’m honored to step into this new role and work in the community to elevate this work,” said Stewart. “This accomplishment represents many of the sacrifices made by family, especially my mom, to make the journey to this country and all that you carry along the way.” She continued, “My vision is rooted in access, equity, and innovation, working together in community with our amazing staff to expand quality hands-on/experiential learning opportunities.” Stewart grew up in the North End of Springfield and went through the public school system.
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She loved learning and is grateful for the mentors she met along the way. However, as a first-generation student, Stewart’s mother valued education and hard work but didn’t have the tools to help and support her in going to college. Even though Stewart was tracked in college-prep courses, she didn’t have the confidence and the resources to believe that college was for her until a mentor she met at her job encouraged her to go to college. “That thought scared me,” Stewart said. “I thought my time had passed and that I had a daughter to take care of. I took a leap of faith in the power of mentorship, and as much as I doubted myself, there was something in someone else believing in me that made me feel I had to honor that belief.” Stewart attended night classes at Holyoke Community College in 1997 and later transferred to Mount Holyoke College where See HCC on page 6
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a future land use framework and how the city can organize land through zoning. The comprehensive plan also includes implementation pathways and action steps. Internal actions include identifying who will help align the comprehensive plan with municipal priorities and outreach to residents. Penniman said Holyoke can also amend some zoning ordinances to support the plan and utilize tax incentives. Other internal actions that Penniman highlighted in the plan include capital improvement schedules, building and aligning staff capacity, coordination between departments, updating programs and policies and prompt constituent response. Externally, Penniman said Holyoke can also try to secure funding through state or federal grants, conduct fundraising campaigns and marketing. Planning Board member Kate Kruckemeyer said that having a comprehensive plan is a necessity for a city because “there’s quite a lot of money that comes from the state and the federal government that requires the city to have a comprehensive plan in order for us to apply for that money. Our last comprehensive plan is more than 25 years old, so it was time for an update.” Massachusetts General Law states that a city’s planning board is the body that creates and approves a comprehensive plan. She said that as a volunteer board, it did not have the capacity to create a plan on its
own and partnered with Agency as its consultants to help with outreach and development. The draft is now available for public review at Holyoke.org. The Planning Board did not vote on the comprehensive plan. Kruckemeyer said the Planning Board needs to approve the plan. She said the board will take it up at its next meeting on Sept. 22, when every member is present. Although the plan is complete, she said the board wants to gather community input for implementation. At the Planning Board meeting, Garcia said the city will begin increasing its outreach efforts within Holyoke neighborhoods over the next couple of weeks. “We hope to be very stra-
tegic in that outreach in a way that allows us to establish a better pipeline connection to filter information from City Hall to the public and then from the public back to City Hall so that we can continue to work with those that volunteer, as well as our professional staff capacity.” He said that once the Planning Board votes, he and the city will further engage with the community. “The plan is fluid,” Garcia said. “It’s an evolving document. It’s not necessarily anything that’s set in stone in a way that says you absolutely have to do this or else. Instead, it’s just going to help guide those conversations out with our community.” The Holyoke mayor also said in a statement that the plan builds on the work his admin-
named the director of Integrated Learning in 2023 where she oversaw programs, such as Honors, Pathways, Learning Communities, Community-Based Learning and Academic Internships. Jessica Hill, PhD., Honors Program coordinator and economics professor said, “Irma is the best person for this new role and has already proven that she has the vision and experience to grow Integrative Learning when it was just a
department.” She continued, “Irma will bring years of experience, innovative ideas, empathy, and passion that will propel the Division to new heights. Under her leadership, the Division will continue to grow and be recognized among the best in experiential learning.” Stewart’s long-term goal as dean is to continue doing better and to do more by growing the division by expanding access to high-impact and hands-on learn-
ing. By expanding opportunities for all students through more internships, apprenticeships, and access to more experiential, integrative learning. She stated, “It also means supporting our faculty in their teaching and building on our foundations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by paving the way for meaningful careers and sustainable living wages that strengthen all communities. I will not settle for any less.”
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HOLYOKE — In an effort to outline a roadmap for Holyoke’s future, the city unveiled an updated comprehensive plan during the Planning Board meeting on Sept. 8. Mayor Joshua Garcia said in a statement that this is an important step in shaping the city’s future with a focus on intentional growth, climate resiliency, transparent government and stronger neighborhoods. Allen Penniman from Agency Landscape and Planning gave a presentation during the meeting. The Cambridge-based urban planning firm has been assisting Holyoke and its Planning Board since 2024 in developing the city’s next plan. Penniman said there were nine pop-up events, 11 focus groups, four community listening sessions and over 1,000 community comments that contributed to the plan. The firm also analyzed recent and current studies that the city has already established and used a quote from Garcia to guide the plan: “A city that inspires, in constant growth, creating opportunity for all.” All the information gathered was condensed into four themes that organized the plan’s recommendations. The themes are Holyoke is ready for business, safe and compassionate, livable and welcoming, and sustainable and connected. There is a set of goals for each theme, and for each goal, there is a set of strategies. The four themes produced
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positions merging. From FY26 to FY27, South Hadley lost an additional $750,000 in School Choice to other districts. Wong said they anticipate that number to be higher in FY28 and will have to focus on investments to mitigate the problem. Wong said schools may not know this year’s enrollment numbers until October because some private schools are still accepting enrollments. “Even today, students can switch, and I think with the override news, we are worried that a whole bunch more
might be switching this month,” Wong stated. The town will also look at reducing town building hours, applying for a library waiver and reviewing all health insurance options for FY28. Wong said the town will investigate implementing a communications committee, as Belchertown has. The town will discuss potentially using free cash in FY28. Wong said South Haadley allocated nearly $2 million in free cash in FY27, adding that she would prefer the town use $1 million or less in free cash for next year.
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SOUTH HADLEY — After a failed override vote on primary election night, the Selectboard and School Committee each met to discuss thoughts and ramifications. South Hadley residents voted against a $3.5 million tax override on Sept. 1. According to results from the town clerk’s office, 3,799 residents voted against the override while 2,367 residents voted in favor. Superintendent Jennifer Voyik joined the School Committee meeting on Sept. 2, one day after the failed override vote, to share a statement that highlighted her feelings after the vote and what it may mean for South Hadley Public Schools moving forward. She said that she understood that it was a difficult decision for many residents in the community and respects the will of the voters, but “at the same time, we need to be clear that the failed override will have an impact on our students, our staff and the programs and services we’re able to provide.” Voyik said that the district has spent a significant amount of time over the past year publicly discussing the reductions that could be necessary if additional recurring revenue was not available. With the district facing a shortfall of at least $1 million, Voyik stated that all those potential reductions remain on the table. She also said that the town and district should not rush into decisions about specific reductions. Voyik also highlighted some strategic investments the district has made in programs and positions intended to address identified student needs. “I believe we need to use this school year to evaluate that work, build those programs where we can and better understand their impact before making final decisions,” Voyik stated. “There’s no easy choice ahead, and I don’t want to minimize the seriousness of our financial situation. Our goal would be to approach this process carefully and transparently while doing everything we can to minimize the impact on students and preserve the opportunities and supports that are most important to their success.” School Committee Chair Eric Friesner and member Danielle Cooke said they think the residents’ distrust in the town played into the vote. They highlighted the Town Meeting vote in May, where $1.5 million in free cash was approved to add to the
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Top row from left: The Chicopee police color guard takes part in the 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Former Chicopee City Councilor Fred Krampits and a Chicopee firefighter lower the American flag to half mast to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Chicopee first responders after the 9/11 remembrance ceremony. A firefighter rings the bell during the ceremony. Bottom row from left: Holyoke’s elected officials, Fire Department and other guests gather at the Fire Department Headquarters at 600 High St. to remember those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. A firefighter rings the bell during the ceremony. The Holyoke Fire Department takes part in the 9/11 remembrance event. Photo credit:Photo credit: Chicopee Fire Department and Holyoke Media and Holyoke Fire Department
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Chicopee and Holyoke hosted their respective remembrance ceremonies 25 years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Although the tragic event took place years ago, many remember exactly where they were when the attacks took place and the stories of heroism after.
Chicopee Members of the Chicopee Fire and Police departments, as well as the community, gathered at the Public Safety Complex to honor and remember the lives lost during the devastating terrorist attacks that took place on 9/11. “We will never forget those who lost their lives, the first responders who made the ultimate
sacrifice, and all those whose lives were forever changed that day,” the Chicopee Fire Department said in a statement on their Facebook page. The Chicopee Police Department posted a statement that read, “Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember the lives forever changed by the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. We honor the
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Northampton Jazz Festival returns for 15th year By Trent Levakis
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NORTHAMPTON — Jazz will once again engulf the streets of downtown Northampton as the Northampton Jazz Festival returns Sept. 25 and 26, bringing 80 musicians to 17 venues for its 15th annual event. Since its founding in 2011, the Northampton Jazz Festival has become a celebrated music event bringing over 2,000 visitors to the city of Northampton, according to organizers. “It’s a fabulous milestone, and we’re really proud of it. We are an all-volunteer organization. We have no paid staff. There’s a 10-member board, and we all work hard to put on this festival,” said Northampton Jazz Festival President Ruth Griggs. The weekend’s events kick off with the Jazz Strut that Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. in Pulaski Park. That is followed by Jazz Fest Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, which features free performances at seven locations across the city. “The Northampton Jazz Festival has developed a really positive reputation over the years, especially these past couple of years,” Griggs added. “The word is out that this is a great little festival and that we treat our musicians really well and that it’s a very accessible festival. I’m just really proud of the reputation that this little festival has earned.” Headlining this year’s festival is alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who will perform at the Academy of Music on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Benjamin is a six-time Grammy nominee, arranger, composer, bandleader and educator, whose music blends R&B, several strains of jazz and funk. Benjamin’s tone, which has been compared to Johnny Hodges, uses many forms of music, according to organizers. Her acclaimed albums “Phoenix” (2023) and “Pursuance: The Coltranes” (2020) garnered praise from The New York Times, The Guardian and DownBeat. Her newest album, “We Dream,” released on June 5, responds to the current time. She will perform with Oscar Perez on piano, Elias Bailey on bass and Jonathan Barber on drums. “We’re especially excited to bring Lakecia Benjamin to the Academy of Music this year as our headliner,” said Griggs. “Lakecia is the future of jazz. She is bold, she’s a composer, she’s a John Coltrane scholar, and she has collaborated with some of the most respected musicians in jazz today, such as Chris Potter, in her latest album ‘We Dream.’ She blends multiple genres into her music, bending toward the
Top row, from left: Northampton Jazz Festival headliner, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, performs her new album “We Dream” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Academy of Music at 7:30 p.m. The Champian Fulton Quartet performs at the Unitarian Society on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Bottom row, from left: Johnny O’Neal Trio will perform at Edwards Church on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 and 4 p.m. Hot Club of New England performs at Pulaski Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. Photo credit: Northampton Jazz Festival
future this great American music tradition known as jazz.” Benjamin’s concert is the only ticketed event at the festival. Tickets are $35 to $55 plus fees and are available at AoMTheatre. com or at the Academy of Music Box Office Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. Student tickets are $20 plus fees, and Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture tickets are available for this concert. Tickets are available at northamptonjazzfest.org/ jazz-fest-2026. The full lineup of free daytime festival performances on Jazz Fest Day will feature jazz musicians from across the country and region performing in downtown venues. Griggs said the festival’s growth over the years has made it a hotbed attraction for
jazz from all over. The Friday night Jazz Strut will begin with performances at Pulaski Park by the Northampton High School Jazz Band ensemble MS Sunshine, followed by the Smith College Jazz Ensemble. Sets throughout the evening and late night will be performed at Spoleto, Northampton Brewery, India House, GOMBO, Eastside Grill, Progression Brewing, Haze and Toasted Owl. Griggs further spoke to the festival’s distinct qualities and its approachable nature. “I think the other thing that we’ve established is a certain uniqueness about this festival that people have grown to really embrace and that’s that we’re accessible, we’re free and open to the public, we’re open
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PART-TIME DRIVERSNEEDED NEEDED PARTIME DRIVERS We are looking for Home Delivery Drivers to join our team. • $15/hour plus mileage reimbursement • 16-24 Hours per week. • Delivery experience preferred (newspaper delivery, USPS, Amazon, etc.), but not required, as well as knowledge of Northampton- Florence, and/or Westfield. • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. If interested, please contact Nate Halla Nhalla@thereminder.com • 413-213-6175
David A. Carlos to Ronald Barthelette, 85 Barbara St., Guadalupe M. Friedson and John M. Friedson to Daniel Santiago-Rivera and Janet Morales Cruz, 44-46 Alvord Ave., MHI Properties LLC, to Krisia Y. Hernandez Montoya and Rosmery Paredes Montoya, 5 Kurtz St., Nicole Marie Devlin to Ayse Yilmaz, 445 Old Field Road, Olga Kuznetsov and Valeriy Kuznetsov to Marilza D. Benevides, 11 Chateaugay St., Sara Robitaille and Keith Robitaille to Geg Realty LLC, 103 Watson St., Veteran Stan LLC, to Melissa S. Miller-Clapp and David W. Clapp, 79 Kaveney St.,
Production Manager (Westfield, MA) Plan, direct, & coord aluminum extrusion production & maintenance operations. Set & monitor product standards by examining materials & directing testing to ensure prescribed quality. Review production schedules & operation & confer w/ tech'l staff to resolve issues. Dvlp & implmt production tracking & QC systems. Hire, train, & evaluate staff to sustain an efficient workforce. Dvlp budgets & approve expenditures to ensure effective use of materials, labor, & eqpmt. Bach's deg is req'd. 2 yrs of exp in the job or as an Extrusion Manager in aluminum extrusion mfg is req'd. 40 hrs/wk & $105,706/yr. Send Resume to Burak Erdogan, CEO, ERD Metal Inc. at burak@erdmetal.com.
HOME IMPROVEMENT AARDVARK PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS INC. Kitchen & Bath Remodel Services. Water Damage Repairs! Quality since 1964. (413) 596-4841
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CTW Enterprises Inc., to Steven Lee and Stephanie Kang, 11 Elizabeth Lane, $659,900. Tara Ann Henson and Christopher Ehorn Jr., to Thomas Kindred and Catalina Betancourt, 50 Plain St., $419,000. U.S. Bank Trust N.A., trustee, RCAF Acquisition Trust and Selene Finance L.P., attorney-in-fact, to Vyatcheslav Tsukanov, 5 Morin Drive, $245,000. Alberto Perez to Katelyn M. Thibault, 13 Carillon Circle, $515,000. Robert E. Singler to Robert E. Singler, trustee, and Singler Family Trust, 359 Main St., $100. Blake A. Gullett to Zachary P. Osterland, 22 Maine Ave., $315,400.
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Alane P. Mallet, trustee and representative, Tree House Holdings Real Estate Nominee Trust, trustee of, and Cory A. Taylor, estate, to Borowski Holdings LLC, 452 Main St., $750,000. Andrew S. Lafrennie and Yahaira Lafrennie to Meghan Wentzell and Matthew Wentzell, 199 Bemis Road, $415,000. Dream Builders Construction LLC, to Debra Laliberte and Adam Lord, 37 Sun Valley Road, $350,000. Christopher Cappucci to Samuel H. Lunin, 149 Beech St., $185,000. F. Samantha Hemmingsen to Victor Ciurleo, 382 Pleasant St., $275,000. Jill A. Kopka and Michael J. Pellegrini to Shahrezad Behbahani and Farshad Behbahani, 101 Cabot St., Unit 602,
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$240,000. Joel J. Cote, trustee, and Cote Living Trust, trustee of, to 896 Main Street LLC, 896 Main St., $200,000. Margaret J. Morneau, Richard E. Lavengood and Jessica L. Merrill to Daisha Serrano and Denisse Romero, 293 Jarvis Ave., $485,000.
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Alberto Nova to Hector Torres, 118 Prospect St., ARJ Enterprises LLC, to Jose A. Fuentes, 658 Union St., Main Street Realty Advisors LLC, to Johanny Dishmey De Iraheta, 62 Kenyon St., Cangi-Five Properties LLC, to Hector O. Pomales Cotto and Liz A. Pomales, 189-191 Maynard St., Carolyn M. Roberts to Carmen Marrero and Nelvin Medina, 328 Hartwick St., Cash Solution LLC, to Lynsea Lafond and Lynsea D. Lafond, 915 Bradley Road, Christopher L. Reid, Amanda M. Reid and Amanda M. Sutton to Christerfer Vu, 41 Verge St., College Rentals LLC, to Steven Abrahamson, 60 Keddy St., David H. Cotter to Sonia M. Marquez, 227 Forest Park Ave., Delno E. Clark to LBH-Real-Estate LLC, 61 Albemarle St., Emtay Inc., to Hannah Hurler, 974 Wilbraham Road,
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Lisa B. Foss and Clifford Foss to Iris Huntington Properties LLC, 133 Mosier St.,
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Brian R. Roy and Petrea D. Roy to Anatoli Sonich, 244 Belmont Ave., $415,000. Linda May Sliech, Tammy E. Warner, representative, and Elizabeth Gertrude Warner, estate, to Austin Monett and Michelle M. Monett, Walnut Street, $3,000. Mark P. Kraver and Melissa A. Kraver to Posiadlosc LLC, 46 Irving St., $230,000. Robert G. McNair Jr., to Naples Home Buyers Inc., 210 Jeffrey Lane, $265,000.
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