Easthampton
State to fund study on removal of Manhan River Dam
EASTHAMPTON — A dam removal study for the Manhan River Dam will be funded through the state after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $350,000 toward supporting dam removal studies in seven municipalities.
Coaching collective to support ‘unconventional entrepreneur’
EASTHAMPTON — A new coaching collective for entrepreneurs who “think differently” is coming to the region in January, which means those interested in boosting their business ideas are urged to reach out and sign up.
Pine Valley tenants condemn rent increases across the city
EASTHAMPTON — A press conference was held inside Easthampton City Hall on Dec. 10 by the Pine Valley Tenants organization to shine a light on recent rent increases they deem unfair.
Year in Review: Looking back at Hampshire County’s 2025
With 2025 now behind us, Reminder Publishing looks back at some of the biggest stories in Hampshire County over the past 12 months. From signifcant elections to budgetary items and beyond, 2025 was a consequential year for the area.
Chamber executive director reflects on role so far, looks ahead
EASTHAMPTON — Reflecting on his first several months into his new role as the executive director of the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, Jon Kostek said he wants the city’s community at large to know the chamber is here to serve them in many ways.
Easthampton School Committee honors departing member, advances policies
EASTHAMPTON — The School Committee’s Dec. 9 meeting opened on a reflective note as Chair Laura Scott recognized member Timothy St. John at what would be his final meeting on the board.
Easthampton City Council accepts grants for Parks and Rec. projects
EASTHAMPTON — Two major projects in the city will move forward after the City Council officially accepted state grants to help fund the undertakings.
Easthampton City Council supports union rights, approves tax classification
EASTHAMPTON — In the very first meeting for two new councilors, the Easthampton City Council voted for a resolution in support of workers’ rights and approved the city’s tax classification for fiscal year 2026.
March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
Easthampton leaders advocate for ranked-choice voting
EASTHAMPTON — A little over one week after ranked-choice voting decided Easthampton’s mayor, city leaders at all levels of government are pining for the mechanism to expand to multi-winner election races.
