by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — As part of the annual WinterFest event and fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond, the Easthampton Fire Department will host its Polar Plunge for a second straight year on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 3-4 p.m., and are looking for any and all interested residents to stop by for the chilling fun.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved two separate fund transfers, one for two new pickleball courts and one for newly-bargained pay raises for one of the city’s unions.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News, Photo Slider
EASTHAMPTON — With voters in the state choosing to do away with MCAS requirements as it relates to high school graduation last November, the Easthampton School Committee began discussing the district’s graduation competency and determination requirements now needed.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — After debate and some revisions to its final draft, the Northampton City Council has passed a measure that will effectively ban the use of fossil fuels in all new buildings and major renovation projects citywide.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee’s Ward 2 vacancy was filled during a Jan. 13 joint meeting between the committee and the City Council when the two bodies approved Anat Weisenfreund to fill the role. Weisenfreund is the Director of Head Start and early learning...
by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Franklin County, Hampshire County, Local News, More Articles, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Looking ahead to 2025, Reminder Publishing connected with state Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) to discuss her goals and priorities for a new session as she begins her fourth term in the position.