Two city police officers and the owner of a local bar have combined to resurrect one of the legendary hostelries of Northampton, Rahar’s. Northampton Police Sgt. Robert Varady, Police Officer William Mazuch and Robert Foote, owner of Brendan’s bar on Market Street, plan to reopen the Old South Street inn on March 1.
Mayor David W. Cramer has announced the formation of several committees to assist in planning the city’s St. Patrick’s Day activities. Members of the float committee are William O’Riordan, Karen Jones, Charles O’Connell, James Cahillane, Eugene Sheehan, Michael Ryan, Michael and Patte Shaughnessy, William Nagle, Patrick Cronin, Richard LeBeau, Susan Ritter, Jane O’Riordan, Betty Sicard, and Mary M. O’Keefe.
25 Years Ago
Deputy Chancellor Marcellette G. Williams, whom Chancellor David K. Scott brought to the University of Massachusetts soon after his arrival in 1993, will serve as interim chancellor of the Amherst campus when Scott steps down in June. Williams came to UMass from Michigan State University.
A native of North Leverett has been hired as the town’s newest part-time police officer. Adam Priel, who maintains a residence in Leverett, was appointed unanimously by the Board of Selectmen Monday after a recommendation by Police Chief Fred Bixby.
10 Years Ago
Northampton City Council members urged state legislators to immediately eliminate the cap on solar net metering, sending a strong message at their meeting Thursday that Northampton is tired of stalled solar projects and Massachusetts must do more to address climate change.
Two medical marijuana dispensaries could be located within a few hundred yards of each other in Amherst if they both receive state and town approvals. Officials with Mass Alternative Care, who earlier this week hand-delivered notification of interest to the Select Board, on Friday provided Town Hall with details about their interest in locating at 55 University Drive.