Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.
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 — 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.
EASTHAMPTON — At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved two separate fund transfers, one for two new pickleball courts and one for newly-bargained pay raises for one of the city’s unions.
EASTHAMPTON — With voters in the state choosing to do away with MCAS requirements as it relates to high school graduation last November, the Easthampton School Committee began discussing the district’s graduation competency and determination requirements now needed.
NORTHAMPTON — After debate and some revisions to its final draft, the Northampton City Council has passed a measure that will effectively ban the use of fossil fuels in all new buildings and major renovation projects citywide.