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By | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.


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Easthampton honors veterans with Veterans Day ceremonies

By | Nov 18, 2024

Easthampton honors veterans with Veterans Day ceremonies

EASTHAMPTON — The community of Easthampton gathered throughout the city on Veterans Day to honor those who serve the nation.


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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By | Nov 11, 2024

Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.


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By | Nov 11, 2024

CitySpace awarded $501K to finish next phase of restoration

EASTHAMPTON — Phase II of the Old Town Hall restoration will be completed following a $501,000 award to CitySpace thanks in part of Gov. Maura Healey’s $161 million boost through funding local economic development.


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