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šŸŒ± What do newly released police misconduct files mean for local justice?

Hello Northampton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What do newly released police misconduct files mean for local justice?
  • How Northamptonā€™s new nicotine-free generation rule could affect your corner store
  • How a Northampton-led prosecution ended in prison for a deadly overdose

Also on today's calendar: Wild & Scenic Film Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, showers; cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. After lawsuit, Northwestern DA releases Brady records naming officers (gazettenet.com) ā€” Northampton residents should know that the Northwestern district attorney has released decades of police misconduct-related ā€œBradyā€ records after losing a public records lawsuit. The documents, covering officers in Hampshire and Franklin counties, detail a range of past misconduct and raise ongoing questions about how quickly and transparently the DAā€™s office shares information with the public and defense attorneys.
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2. Northampton approves ā€˜nicotine-free generation' policy (westernmassnews.com) ā€” Northamptonā€™s Board of Health has approved a sweeping ā€œnicotine-free generationā€ policy that permanently bans nicotine sales to anyone born on or after July 1, 2005, within city limits. Supporters frame it as a long-term public health win, while some local retailers worry about discrimination, lost revenue, and how enforcement will work as implementation details roll out.
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3. Massachusetts Dealer Receives Prison for Selling Deadly Synthetic Opioid That Killed Woman (newbedfordguide.com) ā€” Northamptonā€™s Northwestern District Attorney announced a state prison sentence for a Westfield man convicted of manslaughter in a deadly synthetic opioid overdose that killed a South Hadley woman. The case, tried in Hampshire Superior Court, highlighted the dangers of metonitazene-laced pills and ongoing disputes over jail credit, with local police and victim advocates closely involved.
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4. Smith College takes up Israel divestment proposal (gazettenet.com) ā€” Smith College in Northampton is weighing a student-backed proposal to divest its endowment from weapons manufacturers tied to Israel, with the plan now under formal review by the Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility. Student organizers frame the move as a moral stand aligned with Smithā€™s past divestment from South African apartheid and its climate commitments, while the administration notes there is no set timeline for any trustee vote.
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5. Massachusetts Lawmakers Pushing Forward with Medicare for All Single-Payer Proposal (newbedfordguide.com) ā€” Northampton residents are represented at the center of a renewed push for a statewide Medicare for All system, led in part by local Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa. The proposal would replace private insurance for covered services with a publicly funded trust, financed through new payroll and income-based taxes, aiming to cut administrative costs and guarantee universal coverage across Massachusetts.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The UMass Amherst Donahue Research lab is developing shoes to help adults with knee osteoarthritis!
    We are looking for adults with knee osteoarthritis that are currently experiencing pain to share their experiences in a 15-25 minute interview toā€¦ (Nextdoor Northampton Ward 1)
  • Another scam!
    This one calling "to advise you about changes in Medicare." It's from an 855 area code. They will start by asking "Is this (your first name). Do notā€¦ (Nextdoor Ward 3)
  • Smith College posted a job opening for June Programs - Group Leader in Northampton. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Northampton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northampton here.

Ok Northampton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Northampton

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