Easthampton
DESE report finds Easthampton Schools properly addressed antisemitic incidents
EASTHAMPTON — A Department of Elementary and Secondary Education investigation found that Easthampton Public Schools took prompt and appropriate actions to address antisemitic incidents that occurred during the 2024-25 school year.
Easthampton Wellness creates community hub for mental health, substance use resources
EASTHAMPTON — Organizers recently celebrated the launch of a new resource to help those who have been directly or indirectly impacted by substance use or mental health issues.
Easthampton adjustment counselor recognized with Excellence in Teaching Award
EASTHAMPTON — Riane Nash, a Pre-K through grade 2 school adjustment counselor at Mountain View Elementary School, was honored with the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award by Easthampton Public Schools.
Markey announces $3.5 million federal earmark during visit to CitySpace
EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey made a stop at Easthampton’s CitySpace during a March 7 visit to Western Massachusetts to officially announce a $3.5 million earmark from the federal government to help bring the building’s renovation project to the finish line.
Easthampton City Council takes care of money matters
EASTHAMPTON — In a relatively short meeting March 4, the Easthampton City Council transferred money for legal fees and received a few short updates from Mayor Salem Derby.
Gigantic Bar offers tropical experience close to home
EASTHAMPTON — As a way to combat the home stretch of the winter season, Gigantic Bar has created a tropical-style setting that allows bar patrons to “Escape the Northeast” when they enter its doors.
‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip
Billy Rosenbeck, owner of The Mellow Elephant Meditation, spent World Meditation Day last spring road tripping across the region to lead 10 different mediations in 10 different locations, and now a documentary capturing this effort is available to the public.
Easthampton Theater Company to present ‘Enchanted April’
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Theater Company is back with its first production of 2026, “Enchanted April,” a graceful comedy about renewal, friendship, and second chances that will open on Saturday, March 14, at Williston Theater.
Easthampton tenants win eviction cases through pre-trial mediation
EASTHAMPTON — Two Pine Valley tenants have won their eviction cases following what they and many other tenants of Pine Valley Realty have called unfair hikes in rent.
Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act
EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.
