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By | Aug 26, 2024

Disability advocacy group CAN-DO celebrates first anniversary of work

EASTHAMPTON — Founded to advocate for children with disabilities and their families in line with federal and state special education laws, the Caregiver Advisory Network for Disability Opportunities, also known as CAN-DO, is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a group and their grown foundation in the community.


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Advocates: more than 20 tenants leaving Cottage Street Studios

By | Aug 26, 2024

Advocates: more than 20 tenants leaving Cottage Street Studios

EASTHAMPTON — Around 20 tenants have either left Cottage Street Studios or have already given notice ahead of time, advocates say.


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By | Aug 19, 2024

Sierra Vista Commons project receives MEPA approval

EASTHAMPTON — One of the largest private developments in Western Massachusetts in the last 30 years is one step closer to starting construction.


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By | Aug 19, 2024

Easthampton Police Chief Alberti retires, search committee to be formed

EASTHAMPTON — Following Police Chief Robert Alberti’s announced retirement due to health reasons on July 31, the city now is preparing its search process to identify a new candidate.


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By | Aug 12, 2024

Easthampton City Council approves ranked-choice voting

EASTHAMPTON — After a discussion about the best next move, the Easthampton City Council voted to request the Massachusetts state Legislature approve its motion to use ranked-choice voting at its Aug. 7 meeting.


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Belchertown resident’s art to be displayed at local gallery

By | Aug 5, 2024

Belchertown resident’s art to be displayed at local gallery

EASTHAMPTON — As part of its artist of the month exhibition, rising high school senior Kaia Couture of Belchertown is set to have her art displayed at the Sgt. James G. Wheeler Memorial Art Gallery, 122 Pleasant St., Suite 101, Easthampton.


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By | Jul 30, 2024

ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August

NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.


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Tenants, supporters meet with rent increases looming

By | Jul 22, 2024

Tenants, supporters meet with rent increases looming

EASTHAMPTON — During an emotional evening, Cottage Street Studios tenants, artist allies, community members and public officials completely filled the CitySpace Blue Room on July 11 for a public event in support of keeping affordable studio space at One Cottage Street.


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By | Jul 15, 2024

MassTrails grant set to improve to Manhan Rail Trail

EASTHAMPTON – The city of Easthampton received a $330,000 grant from the MassTrails Grant Program to enhance the Manhan Rail Trail.


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By | Jul 15, 2024

Council approves matching fund for wastewater grants

EASTHAMPTON — At its July 10 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved moving $299,023 from the capital stabilization fund in matching grant funds for the replacement of four aerators at the wastewater treatment plant.


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