Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
A Special Lunch for All the Moms You Love
Treat Mom this Mother’s Day with easy, kid-friendly Salmon Cakes & Buttermilk Dressing! Ready in 1 hour with simple cleanup. A fresh, flavorful meal to celebrate her. #MothersDay #HomemadeLove
Cancer Connection Offering Invaluable Support for 25 Years
Cancer Connection marks 25 years of free support for cancer patients & families. From befriending to therapy, this Northampton nonprofit brings hope. Join their anniversary events & thrift shop! #CancerSupport
Remembering Harriet Rogers
Harriet Rogers (1926-2025), a 4'11" force of nature, broke barriers as one of the first female bankers—rising from bookkeeper to VP over 47 years. Rockridge's longest-living resident, she was Deerfield High's basketball dynamo and a community pillar. "The bank revolved around her," recalls her grandnephew. A trailblazer to the end.
Trees in Town
Longmeadow’s trees beautify the town, clean the air, and unite neighbors. Tree Warden Leah Grigorov and the Tree Committee work to protect and expand this green legacy. Learn planting tips, join Arbor Week events, and help sustain our urban forest.
All Out Adventures - Meeting Disability with Possibility
All Out Adventures’ annual Plunge for Adventure fundraiser on March 15 supports free or low-cost outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. Participants dive into icy waters to raise funds, empowering individuals to discover their capabilities through activities like kayaking and snowshoeing.
Esther Howland: The Mother of the Valentine Industry in New England
Valentine’s Day once meant elaborate, hand-delivered cards crafted with lace and ribbons. Esther Howland, a Mount Holyoke graduate, popularized these intricate designs in 19th-century Massachusetts, shaping the Valentine industry. Unlike today’s digital messages, these keepsakes embodied romance, artistry, and heartfelt sentiment. Have you discovered any vintage Valentines in your family?
Community Action Pioneer Valley Taking Care of Our Neighbors
Community Action Pioneer Valley helps 28,000 neighbors overcome poverty through food, energy, and support programs. Join their mission to keep communities fed, warm, and connected. Learn more!
Good Tidings
Reflecting on 2024 and embracing 2025: Community members share gratitude and hopes for growth, family, and creativity. Featuring Alex Cook, Mike Gill, Fungai Tichawangana, and Brook Wolcott’s inspiring journeys
Who is the DNA's Executive Director? Meet Jillian Duclos
Q&A with Jillian Duclos, the Downtown Northampton Association Executive Director
Nearly 150 Years Ago, Smith College was Pioneered by a Self-Educated Woman
Smith College was chartered in 1871 and opened in 1875. The college is named after Sophia Smith, a precocious and passionate woman who bequeathed her inheritance to the groundbreaking institution.
The Town of Longmeadow Splits
On July 1, 1894 the West Village and the East Village of Longmeadow, MA separated into 2 towns- Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. Once again, in early 1894 a petition had been sent to the State Legislature for the division. It passed. Massachusetts Gov. Frederic T. Greenhalge signed the Bill for the separation on May 22nd of that year. It did not require a vote of town voters.
By Design Landscape Concepts - Where Experience and Quality Meet
Peter Loizzo, the owner and operator of By Design Landscape Concepts has lived in Longmeadow all his life, and after he received his degree in Environmental Design and Plant and Soil Science, it was only logical that he start his business and further beautify the town he raised his family in.
Since 1989, By Design Landscape Concepts has been transforming landscapes all over the Pioneer Valley, but for Peter, it’s more than a job.
Famous Longmeadow Residents: Sarah Storrs
The Storrs name is a recognizable one in the life of Longmeadow’s residents today because of the important role of the Storrs Library in our community. But how did the library come to be called the Richard Salter Storrs Library? It may surprise some to learn that it is a woman, Sarah Storrs, who is behind the founding of Longmeadow’s town library.
Here's to a New Year at Home
This is Northampton Living's fourth holiday season, and we are deeply thankful to the residents and businesses that have supported our mission: to put the community and residents on our covers, and to fill our pages with your stories.
We have a wonderful problem and would love your help with the solution. The response from the community has been overwhelming. To accommodate more of our uniquely uplifting content, we have already expanded our page count. To expand again, we need more business sponsors who believe in a positive, family-focused publication dedicated to Northampton.
An Attitude of Gratitude … or Whatever Works Best for You
Enjoy every moment. Stop and smell the roses. Count your blessings.
These wise words of wisdom are part of our vocabulary and ingrained in our culture, but when you’re carting kids around town, trying to make a living, and just generally caught up in daily life, the art of practicing mindfulness can quickly take a back seat.
As the mother of a toddler, I always hear “it goes by so fast, enjoy every second.” And trust me, I believe it…the last two years have flown by. But when I’m changing a diaper or chasing my son down the street, I don’t always have my appreciation hat on.
So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like to share a few tips we can use this time of year, and in our everyday lives, to slow things down just a bit. Full disclosure: these are brought to you via extensive research, err Googling. While I have not yet put all of these into practice, I do plan to give them a try.
Erase Your School Anxiety with InfinityEd
Varna Naik began math tutoring more than a decade ago, and realized how rampant “math anxiety” was in our society - she saw a need to create a space for students to ease themselves into Math - and from there, InfinityEd was born.
“Little ol’ me, at a wee age of 18, didn’t understand that these [Math Anxiety] struggles existed; it burst my bubble and forced me into the real world,” said Naik. “Further, it showed me why folks have so many life problems: poverty, debt, and other financial struggles. My experiences in community college solidified into a conclusion: mathematics, as a core foundational skill that teaches critical thinking and creative problems solving, is neither taught nor learned properly. As such, some people struggle their whole lives with no way of breaking free from their circumstances.”
Know Your Student's Educational Options
Even though the school year has just begun, some families may already be thinking about educational options for next fall. This is especially true if their child is at a transition point in their education. Typically, parents will hear about schools – and their reputations – from people in their social circles. Then if they’re especially interested, they’ll go online to seek out more information. The best action families can take after that is to make in-person visits to selected schools and experience the learning environment firsthand. Here are some questions to think about during the school exploration process:
Meet CLOSE: Coalition of Longmeadow Organizing Substance Education
In an effort to combat the growing concern of youth substance use, the community of Longmeadow began rallying together in 2016 to implement comprehensive prevention measures. Recognizing the critical importance of safeguarding their young population, Longmeadow Public Schools helped to develop CLOSE Community, the Coalition of Longmeadow Organizing Substance Education for the Community—led by caring volunteers including parents, educators, health care providers, grandparents, students, police officers, clergy, business owners & civic volunteers.