Renovation projects move forward in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — At its Sept. 3 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted to move forward with funding on several renovation and reconstruction projects that will improve the city for its residents.
Easthampton’s interim Mayor Salem Derby announces election bid
EASTHAMPTON — A fourth candidate for the Easthampton mayoral race has emerged as longtime City Councilor and interim Mayor Salem Derby has decided to throw his name in the ring.
Easthampton hosts Sept. 11 ceremony
EASTHAMPTON — A 9/11 remembrance ceremony was hosted for the public outside of the Public Safety Complex on what marks 24 years since the terrorist attacks in 2001.
‘Sun Day’ event to promote local rise of clean energy
NORTHAMPTON — In celebration of Sun Day, the Northampton Climate Emergency Coalition will be hosting “Get Energy Smart!” an energy fair to celebrate the rise of clean energy and the movement to become free of fossil fuels and their emissions.
Meet the Wilbraham Public Library’s new director: Melissa Harter
There is a new face at the Wilbraham Public Library. Melissa Harter began her tenure as the library’s director on Aug. 25, taking the reins from retiring director Karen Ball.
Hampden Selectboard approves appointments, discusses equipment
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden approved three new full-time members for the Conservation Commission, bringing the number of voting members to six. Associate commission members Eric Ainsworth, Joe Zinno and Marilyn D’Agostino asked to be made voting commissioners on Sept. 2.