‘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 see something new and exciting.” STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Chres Smith and Darrin Booke install a gazebo along the newly closed Strong Avenue. 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 3 to 6 p.m. Deb Flynn, owner of Eastside Grill said, “I want the city to be happy, have a good time and see something new and exciting.” STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS