Westhampton is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The population was 1,607 at the 2010 census. Westhampton was first settled in 1762. Originally part of Northampton, Westhampton was officially incorporated in 1778. The first town meeting was held on November 19, 1778, at which the Reverend Enoch Hale, brother of American spy Nathan Hale, was chosen to be the town's first minister. Westhampton is one of 8 "dry" towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, meaning that the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited within its boundaries.—Wikipedia
The city of Northampton is the county seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the population of Northampton (including its outer villages, Florence and Leeds) was 28,549. Northampton is known as an academic, artistic, musical, and countercultural hub. It features a large politically liberal community along with numerous alternative health and intellectual organizations. The city has a high proportion of residents who identify as gay and lesbian, a high number of same-sex households, and is a popular destination for the LGBT community. Northampton is part of the Pioneer Valley in the Connecticut River Valley and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Area, and is approximately 19 miles north of the city of Springfield. Northampton is home to Smith College and the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech.—Wikipedia
