EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has yet again captured a state title — their eighth straight — and are now preparing for April when they head to Washington, D.C., for the national tournament. The team is now seeking donations from the community to help fund the trip.
SOUTH HADLEY — During the Feb. 4 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Lisa Wong gave an initial budget report for fiscal year 2026. “Fiscal year [20]26 does not look as rosy. This is going to be a tough year for a number of reasons,” Wong stated.
NORTHAMPTON — The city’s Fire and Rescue Department has been awarded an $18,569.91 grant provided through the commonwealth’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program that will assist in replacing and purchasing gear and other tools within the department.
EASTHAMPTON — During its Feb. 19 meeting the Easthampton City Council voted to endorse Mayor Nicole LaChapelle’s reaffirmation of the city’s Welcoming Trust Ordinance.
NORTHAMPTON — Missing the magic, discovery and selection of browsing through the local video store, a new nonprofit, member-supported video store, Visions Video, is in the process of opening in downtown Northampton this spring. The project will revive a forgotten community space for the public and also build an expansive and unrivaled collection of film.
NORTHAMPTON — The annual Back Porch Festival is returning to downtown Northampton for its 11th year from Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9 and is set for another rocking weekend that brings more than 60 bands to over 10 of the city’s diverse downtown venues.