With 2025 now behind us, Reminder Publishing looks back at some of the biggest stories in Hampshire County over the past 12 months. From signifcant elections to budgetary items and beyond, 2025 was a consequential year for the area.
EASTHAMPTON — Reflecting on his first several months into his new role as the executive director of the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, Jon Kostek said he wants the city’s community at large to know the chamber is here to serve them in many ways.
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley residents can expect to see their property taxes increase in 2026 after the Selectboard and two Prudential committees hosted its annual tax classification hearing on Dec. 2.
EASTHAMPTON — The School Committee’s Dec. 9 meeting opened on a reflective note as Chair Laura Scott recognized member Timothy St. John at what would be his final meeting on the board.
NORTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op donated more than $20,000 to the Northampton Survival Center last month as its November “Change for Change” honoree. The donations were gathered at the checkouts inside River Valley’s store locations.
NORTHAMPTON — The Sphere Northampton was highlighted in the most recent 413 Entrepreneurial Spotlight on Dec. 9 in a ceremony at Union Station. In all, 24 women and nonbinary-owned businesses were spotlighted.