EASTHAMPTON — After months of discussion in subcommittees, the Easthampton City Council voted to institute a 25 mph speed limit citywide in thickly settled business areas where the speed limit is not posted.
SOUTHAMPTON — Voters at Southampton’s May 6 Annual Town Meeting approved an $897,000 general override to cover unanticipated costs at Norris Elementary School, to prevent the loss of the equivalent of 10 full time positions.
EASTHAMPTON — Chad Alexander, lifelong Easthampton resident and officer on the Police Department for over 20 years, has been selected to become the city’s next chief of police.
NORTHAMPTON — The Forbes Library Board of Trustees will see four of its seven seats on the ballot this November and representatives within the library are urging interested members of the public to consider running to join the governing body of the library.
NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra has announced a proposed $43.89 million school budget for fiscal year 2026, a 5.88% increase from last year’s $41.45 million budget.