Easthampton

By Tina Lesniak | Jan 27, 2025

Easthampton City Council selects new vice president

EASTHAMPTON — After the departure of former City Council president Homar Gomez, who was elected to the state House of Representatives, the council finds itself in the midst of a reorganization with Councilor James Kwiecinski being voted in as the new vice president.

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Easthampton School Committee requests censure of Councilor Zaret

By Trent Levakis | Jan 27, 2025

Easthampton School Committee requests censure of Councilor Zaret

EASTHAMPTON — A request from the School Committee to censure City Councilor Owen Zaret was moved by the City Council to its Rules & Government Relations Committee following intense discussion and public comments during the council’s Jan. 22 meeting.

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By Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025

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.

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By Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025

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.

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By Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025

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.

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Graduation competency, determination sought in Easthampton

By Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025

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.

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CitySpace Bluegrass monthly jams return Feb. 1

By Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025

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.

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By Trent Levakis | Jan 13, 2025

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.