by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Trent Levakis | Aug 4, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Rent Study Committee is seeking community feedback to help them create a home rule petition for local rent stabilization. The committee, which has been working on a first draft of a policy proposal that places protections around rent...
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 30, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — A major $45 million project that calls for affordable housing on the hill between Park Street and Westview Terrace will grace the Planning Board in the coming weeks.
by Trent Levakis | Jul 30, 2026 | Dining and Entertainment, Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — When Easthampton resident James Crawford set out to open Chickadee Karaoke Rooms on 24 Cottage St., the goal was to unhatch a unique alternative to the typical karaoke bar.
by Tina Lesniak | Jul 24, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — At its July 21 meeting, Superintendent Michelle Balch presented an overview of the evidence for her first year evaluation.
by Sydney Wietecha | Jul 23, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — A scenic staple in Easthampton will receive a facelift after the city was awarded a $500,000 MassTrails grant on June 24 to fund repairs to the Manhan Rail Trail. The MassTrails program provides matching grants to support the design, construction,...
