Easthampton petitioners trigger override vote recount
EASTHAMPTON — The city will officially hold a recount of votes from the June 9 Special Election override after petitioners collected enough signatures to trigger such a situation.
Easthampton City Council approves two tax relief orders after override vote
EASTHAMPTON — A little over a week after Easthampton voters decided to adopt a $6.9 million override, the City Council passed two action items that aim to alleviate some of the burdens Easthampton residents face when property taxes eventually rise.
Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton voters have approved the $6.9 million tax override during the Special City Election on June 9, securing the bulk of school and city services that would have been drastically cut if the vote had failed.
PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule
SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.
Budget concerns dominate Easthampton City Council meeting ahead of override vote
EASTHAMPTON — As Easthampton voters prepare to decide a proposed tax override on June 9, the city’s ongoing budget challenges remained front and center during the city council’s June 3 meeting.
Easthampton superintendent: 35 positions will be cut without override
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Balch presented a more detailed outlook on the two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.