Easthampton
Easthampton to hold recount of override vote on July 2
EASTHAMPTON — The story of Easthampton’s fiscal year 2027 budget season is still not fully told yet.
Dog Park construction to begin this fall after council approves CPA funding
EASTHAMPTON — The future Easthampton Dog Park will officially begin construction this fall after the City Council approved $135,000 in CPA funding for the project at its June 17 meeting.
Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule
Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.
Nye named new Northampton veterans’ services director
Daniel Nye was appointed by Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra as the next director of veterans’ services following the retirement of Steve Connor after 22 years in the role.Photo credit: Daniel Nye, Central Hampshire Veterans’ Services NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra...
Easthampton petitioners trigger override vote recount
EASTHAMPTON — The city will officially hold a recount of votes from the June 9 Special Election override after petitioners collected enough signatures to trigger such a situation.
Easthampton City Council approves two tax relief orders after override vote
EASTHAMPTON — A little over a week after Easthampton voters decided to adopt a $6.9 million override, the City Council passed two action items that aim to alleviate some of the burdens Easthampton residents face when property taxes eventually rise.
Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton voters have approved the $6.9 million tax override during the Special City Election on June 9, securing the bulk of school and city services that would have been drastically cut if the vote had failed.
PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule
SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.
Budget concerns dominate Easthampton City Council meeting ahead of override vote
EASTHAMPTON — As Easthampton voters prepare to decide a proposed tax override on June 9, the city’s ongoing budget challenges remained front and center during the city council’s June 3 meeting.
Easthampton superintendent: 35 positions will be cut without override
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Balch presented a more detailed outlook on the two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.