by Dennis Hackett | Jun 28, 2024 | Dennis Hackett, Opinion
On June 20, the Northampton City Council voted down the fiscal year 2025 budget after three councilors voted against it because it did not include a requested 14% budget increase for the schools, as approved by the School Committee at a meeting in April. The 14% budget increase would have ensured a level-service budget and no cuts to positions.
by Dennis Hackett | May 7, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — After an impassioned argument from City Councilor Koni Denham to replace the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence at some City Council meetings, the council voted to add a moment of silence of up to one minute after the pledge.
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 30, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — For the third straight year, the Easthampton Film Festival will be taking over several locations from May 2 to May 5. Film festival organizer Chris Ferry said that this year’s festival includes 38 films from filmmakers from all over the place. From...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
In the past, hearing the words video game adaptation would send chills down my spine in the wrong way every single time. Thankfully things have improved for the most part in recent years with “Detective Pikachu,” the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie franchise and “The Last...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Robert E. Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public for the 2024 season due to hydroelectric maintenance and infrastructure improvements, but Holyoke Gas & Electric is still encouraging the community to connect through different programs in lieu...
