Southampton veterans service officer talks benefits, programs
SOUTHAMPTON — The rates of homelessness, depression, suicide and unemployment for veterans coming out of the military are high, according to Michelle Murdock, veterans service officer for Southampton. Murdock knows the statistics, but also knows from personal...State pressures Hadley to permit battery storage facility
HADLEY — Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski summarized the difficulties facing the town in dealing with a 5 megawatt battery storage facility proposed for a residential area on Breckinridge Road. “This is a complex situation,” Maksimoski said. “We have a solar bylaw...Easthampton residents voice support for ceasefire resolution
EASTHAMPTON — Nearly three dozen Easthampton residents spoke out at Easthampton City Council’s March 20 meeting to support the council approving a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. “[We] desperately want to see the killing of innocents end,” said resident...
School Committee approves level service budget for FY25
EASTHAMPTON — During its regular meeting on March 26, the Easthampton School Committee approved a level service budget for Easthampton Public Schools in fiscal year 2025, which means no staff cuts will occur.
