Easthampton

Carey sworn in as Hampshire County Clerk of Courts

By Trent Levakis | Jan 6, 2025

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.

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By Trent Levakis | Dec 27, 2024

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.

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By Tina Lesniak | Dec 27, 2024

Easthampton City Council raises SC stipends in Gomez’s final meeting

EASTHAMPTON — With a busy agenda to run, City Council President Homar Gomez oversaw his final City Council meeting before he begins work as the new state representative for the 2nd Hampshire District.

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By Trent Levakis | Dec 20, 2024

Michelle Balch named new Easthampton superintendent

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools has named a new Superintendent in Michelle Balch, marking the close of a lengthy saga of searching for the district’s new head.

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By Tina Lesniak | Dec 17, 2024

Easthampton City Council approves increased annual raises to mayoral salary

EASTHAMPTON — In a decision that Councilor Koni Denham called “a huge mistake,” the Easthampton City Council, at its Dec. 4 meeting, voted to approve incremental raises of about $7,500 a year for the mayor’s salary from 2026 to 2029.

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By Trent Levakis | Dec 9, 2024

Library seeking public support amid expansion

EASTHAMPTON — As the Easthampton Public Library continues to increase staff and build infrastructure in order to offer an ever-widening array of materials, programs and services, its leadership is reaching out to the community at large in hopes of garnering support.

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By Tina Lesniak | Dec 3, 2024

City Council maintains single tax rate for fiscal year 2025

EASTHAMPTON — After a brief presentation by Principal Assessor Martha Leamy, the Easthampton City Council voted to keep the town’s current single tax classification for fiscal year 2025.

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By Trent Levakis | Dec 3, 2024

Art Walk Easthampton returns with CitySpace pop-up, showcases

EASTHAMPTON — During Art Walk Easthampton on Saturday, Dec. 7 over 40 artists will be showing and selling one-of-a-kind gifts and special somethings at Old Town Hall through CitySpace’s Pop-up Market and Big Red Frame’s Art is a Gift in the ECA Gallery.

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By Tina Lesniak | Nov 22, 2024

Get ready for the Grinch with the Whobalation

EASTHAMPTON — Local legend says that the city of Easthampton was Dr. Suess’ inspiration for the town of Whoville in his book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and now that Grinch will visit Easthampton. The 11th annual Easthampton Holiday Whobalation will happen at Millside Park on Dec. 1.

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By Ryan Feyre | Nov 18, 2024

Easthampton receives $4.4 million housing grant

EASTHAMPTON — The city of Easthampton was recently awarded a $4.4 million grant from the state’s HousingWorks Infrastructure Program to help accommodate a major housing project happening at 11 Ferry St.