EASTHAMPTON — City Councilor Owen Zaret announced his resignation on Feb. 4 saying it was time for him to seek joy for himself and his family while continuing to look for places where his “efforts and love for the city and the world can be most productive.”
With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Fire Department has been awarded a $19,000 grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Services funding for the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program.
EASTHAMPTON — After the departure of former City Council president Homar Gomez, who was elected to the state House of Representatives, the council finds itself in the midst of a reorganization with Councilor James Kwiecinski being voted in as the new vice president.
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 — 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.