January is a big month for me, it being my 88th birthday and all. This latest version of January will be recalled in the history books, not for me but for the manner of President Trump’s leaving a scary trashing of the Capitol by thousands of.
In Northampton, Clarke Schools celebrate 150 years
Diane Gilliland Simon of Concord, a 1969 Clarke Schools alumna, left, greets Jan Gatty of Northampton at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech 150th anniversary event Saturday as Sharon Wade of Saugus looks on. Diane Gilliland Simon of Concord, a 1969 Clarke Schools alumna, left, greets Jan Gatty of Northampton at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech 150th anniversary event Saturday as Sharon Wade of Saugus looks on.
George H. Balsley II, a 1965 Clarke Schools alumnus, right, applauds Sept. 30, 2017 during a celebration Sept. 30, 2017 at the site of the original school’s location, 64 Gothic Street in Northampton, to mark 150 years for Clarke. GAZETTE STAFF/SARAH CROSBY
Who will lead Northampton next? With Mayor David Narkewicz announcing he won’t seek 4th term, race opens up
Updated Jan 09, 2021;
Posted Jan 09, 2021
Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz speaks at a naturalization ceremony held on the grounds of the Hampshire County Courthouse. (Don Treeger/The Republican)
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After serving for nearly a decade as the chief public official of Hampshire County’s largest city, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz announced earlier this week he won’t be seeking reelection come November, leaving residents to speculate who his likely successor will be.
Multiple city councilors in the community as well as state representatives have argued by the time leadership of Northampton changes hands next year, Narkewicz will have left behind a legacy of strong financial stewardship balanced with a dedication to social justice through city programming, including a community resilience hub his office is currently working on to support vulnerable resi