Easthampton
WinterFest fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond underway
EASTHAMPTON — The 12th annual Easthampton WinterFest is underway as of the start of the new year, culminating with a day filled with fun in the city on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Easthampton seeking applicants for its next police chief
EASTHAMPTON — The city has officially initiated its search for a new chief of police and will be accepting interested applicants until Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
