Easthampton
Yonder Community Toy Shop offering space for families
EASTHAMPTON — Inspired by the natural elements and instinct as humans to learn through play, Yonder Community Toy Shop is a new business to Easthampton that not only provides toy options, but also a community space for children and families.
Second annual Vet Fest offers various resources, family fun
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Veteran Coalition for Veteran Wellness will host its second annual family Summer Vet Fest at Nonotuck Park Sunday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Next phase of Easthampton’s Old Town Hall breaks ground
EASTHAMPTON — A groundbreaking ceremony took place at Easthampton’s Old Town Hall on July 15 as construction is set to begin on the addition of an elevator and accessible entryway to the historic building.
Energy advocate offers time, money, energy savings
Northampton, Easthampton and Westhampton are partnering with the Sponsors of Mass Save to bring energy-saving opportunities to all residents through the Community First Partnership.
Film festival recognizes Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month and through a collaboration of municipalities in Hampshire County, there will be a Disability Pride Month Film Festival scattered throughout the month.
Nourish Wellness Cafe expands to Eastworks building
EASTHAMPTON — Nourish Wellness Organic Cafe has expanded operations from its home base in Northampton to the Eastworks building in Easthampton, with the official opening of a second location last month.
Easthampton City Council votes to support TNGDI resolution
EASTHAMPTON — After dozens of residents spoke in support of the bill, the Easthampton City Council voted to support a resolution in support of the rights and existence of the transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse and intersex community at its June 18 meeting.
Easthampton City Councilor JT Tirrell kicks off mayoral bid
EASTHAMPTON — A kickoff event for the campaign of mayoral candidate JT Tirrell was hosted on Thursday, June 26 at the Keystone Building’s Boylston Room, where the current city councilor was excited to share with the public his plans as he eyes a level up in municipal government.
Review: I’ll give you 10-to-1 odds that you’ll enjoy ‘Guys and Dolls’
EASTHAMPTON — Gambling is serious business, but audiences will get plenty of laughs watching Easthampton Theater Company’s production of “Guys and Dolls,” a 1950 musical by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. The musical is based on the 1933 short story, “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown,” by Damon Runyon.
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.