Easthampton
Easthampton City Council welcomes new member to fill Gomez’s seat
EASTHAMPTON — In a Jan. 15 special meeting, the Easthampton City Council welcomed a new member, Felicia Jadczak, who takes over for Homar Gomez, the former council president who recently became a state representative.
Easthampton Fire Department hosts second annual Polar Plunge
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.
Easthampton City Council transfers funds for pickleball courts, union raises
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.
Graduation competency, determination sought in Easthampton
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.
CitySpace Bluegrass monthly jams return Feb. 1
The Blue Room at Old Town Hall was jamming to start 2025 as the first CitySpace Bluegrass took place, a new monthly bluegrass jam session designed to bring the community together in the spirit of music, joy and fun.
State Rep. Homar Gomez looks ahead to 2025
EASTHAMPTON — Looking ahead to 2025 Reminder Publishing connected with new state Rep. Homar Gomez to discuss his expectations and hopes for his first year in the state house.
WinterFest fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond underway
EASTHAMPTON — The 12th annual Easthampton WinterFest is underway as of the start of the new year, culminating with a day filled with fun in the city on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Easthampton seeking applicants for its next police chief
EASTHAMPTON — The city has officially initiated its search for a new chief of police and will be accepting interested applicants until Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
Carey sworn in as Hampshire County Clerk of Courts
EASTHAMPTON — Dan Carey (D-Easthampton) was sworn in as Hampshire County Clerk of Courts during a New Year’s Day ceremony at Old Town Hall’s Blue Room.
Site chosen within Nonotuck Park for new dog park in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — After multiple years of discussion and debate, the Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission has voted to approve a parcel within Nonotuck Park to be the home of a new dog park.
