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Once again, I am moved by the spirit of partnership that is growing among the merchants, restaurateurs and the city of Northampton around the Summer on Strong venue. Last year, many of us enjoyed leisurely summer eves savoring good food, beverage and...

‘Food and beauty everywhere’: Welcome to Northampton’s redesigned Strong Avenue, described as lush, green and COVID-safe, offering ‘a little sense of normalcy’ amid the pandemic MassLive.com 1 hr ago Jackson Cote, masslive.com © Jackson Cote | jcote/masslive.com In only a few hours on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, the entire streetscape of Strong Avenue in Northampton, Massachusetts was redesigned to become more coronavirus-safe and outdoor dining-friendly. As part of th...

‘A little alfresco’: Strong Avenue makeover provides new outdoor dining experience in Northampton Jill Slattery, left, and Diane Fray fill flower boxes along the newly closed Strong Avenue in Northampton. The avenue will be closed from Eastside Grill to Local Burger from Memorial Day to Labor Day and have music in the gazebo Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. Deb Flynn, owner of Eastside Grill, said, “I want the city to be happy, have a good time and s...