Construction under way on Rocky Hill Greenway Multi-Use Trail
NORTHAMPTON — Construction of the Rocky Hill Greenway Multi-Use Trail is set to begin this month, marking the next phase of work coming from the years of planning and design for the area.
Northampton City Council fails to pass budget in back-to-back years
NORTHAMPTON — The City Council failed to pass the proposed fiscal year 2026 vote after a 5-3 vote in favor of its passing did not meet the required two-thirds threshold to pass, but under state law the originally proposed budget by Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra (as amended) will now go into effect July 1.
Easthampton City Council passes $61M fiscal year 2026 budget
EASTHAMPTON — After continuing the budget hearing from its June 4 meeting, the Easthampton City Council passed the city’s $61 million budget, which will see a reduction in hours for several city employees.
Sekula announces Easthampton mayoral bid
EASTHAMPTON — A kickoff event for the campaign of mayoral candidate Lindsi Sekula will take place on Saturday, June 28, from 2-4 p.m. at Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton. The first-time candidate for mayor indicates she is looking forward to the challenge of campaign season.
So That Reminds Me: Fourth of July festivities
Ahead of Independence Day, the hosts of “So That Reminds Me” were joined by two individuals from East Longmeadow and Enfield, where two of the largest Fourth of July celebrations happen in the area.
Agawam City Council passes $116.6 million budget
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council unanimously approved Mayor Christopher Johnson’s $116.6 million fiscal year 2026 general operating budget during its June 16 meeting.