Northampton’s Central Services Director to retire
NORTHAMPTON — Central Services Director Patrick McCarthy has officially announced his plans to retire on July 11 after a decade of service for Northampton.
Northampton City Council approves six capital improvement orders
NORTHAMPTON — During its Jan. 22 meeting the Northampton City Council approved six financial orders related to the city’s Capital Improvement Program and another order appropriating funds from free cash to various reserve accounts after a Charter Objection was filed on the orders.
Easthampton School Committee requests censure of Councilor Zaret
EASTHAMPTON — A request from the School Committee to censure City Councilor Owen Zaret was moved by the City Council to its Rules & Government Relations Committee following intense discussion and public comments during the council’s Jan. 22 meeting.
Easthampton City Council welcomes new member to fill Gomez’s seat
EASTHAMPTON — In a Jan. 15 special meeting, the Easthampton City Council welcomed a new member, Felicia Jadczak, who takes over for Homar Gomez, the former council president who recently became a state representative.
Easthampton Fire Department hosts second annual Polar Plunge
EASTHAMPTON — As part of the annual WinterFest event and fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond, the Easthampton Fire Department will host its Polar Plunge for a second straight year on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 3-4 p.m., and are looking for any and all interested residents to stop by for the chilling fun.