Easthampton

Cottage Street artists in Easthampton express concerns about incoming rent spike

By Ryan Feyre | Jun 10, 2024

Cottage Street artists in Easthampton express concerns about incoming rent spike

EASTHAMPTON — Over five dozen artists and creative businesses at Cottage Street Studios in Easthampton are advocating to keep their current workspaces affordable after the building’s landlord, Riverside Industries, announced in April that rents for its tenants will increase come September.

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By Trent Levakis | May 31, 2024

$10M from bill to improve wastewater outflow system in Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON — A water infrastructure bill has passed the Senate, which in turn will lead to Easthampton being authorized $10 million in federal Environmental Infrastructure assistance to improve the city’s water outflow system.

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By Tina Lesniak | May 31, 2024

Evaluation of Easthampton’s interim superintendent begins

EASTHAMPTON — In a brief but productive meeting on May 28, the Easthampton School Committee began the process of the summative evaluation of interim Superintendent Maureen Binienda.

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By Tina Lesniak | May 23, 2024

EASTHAMPTON — CitySpace’s popup market on June 1 will celebrate queer makers from the local area, featuring artists and creative vendors with gifts and unique items.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 23, 2024

Easthampton Planning Board approves slight adjustment to Loudville Road plans

EASTHAMPTON — Planning Board members approved slight adjustments to the residential development project featured on 282 Loudville Rd.

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By Tina Lesniak | May 23, 2024

Easthampton City Council approves slew of supplemental appropriations

EASTHAMPTON — At its May 15 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved a wide range of supplemental appropriations, many for the Police and Fire departments.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 20, 2024

Mental health program coming to Easthampton High

EASTHAMPTON — A national program that helps students who need intensive mental health support is on the verge of coming to Easthampton High School next school year.

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By Dennis Hackett | May 7, 2024

Easthampton City Council adds a moment of silence to meetings

EASTHAMPTON — After an impassioned argument from City Councilor Koni Denham to replace the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence at some City Council meetings, the council voted to add a moment of silence of up to one minute after the pledge.

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By Ryan Feyre | May 7, 2024

NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.

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Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 30, 2024

Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger

A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.