Easthampton
Gigantic Bar offers tropical experience close to home
EASTHAMPTON — As a way to combat the home stretch of the winter season, Gigantic Bar has created a tropical-style setting that allows bar patrons to “Escape the Northeast” when they enter its doors.
‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip
Billy Rosenbeck, owner of The Mellow Elephant Meditation, spent World Meditation Day last spring road tripping across the region to lead 10 different mediations in 10 different locations, and now a documentary capturing this effort is available to the public.
Easthampton Theater Company to present ‘Enchanted April’
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Theater Company is back with its first production of 2026, “Enchanted April,” a graceful comedy about renewal, friendship, and second chances that will open on Saturday, March 14, at Williston Theater.
Easthampton tenants win eviction cases through pre-trial mediation
EASTHAMPTON — Two Pine Valley tenants have won their eviction cases following what they and many other tenants of Pine Valley Realty have called unfair hikes in rent.
Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act
EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.
Easthampton We the People team wins ninth straight state title, nationals are next
EASTHAMPTON — The dynasty keeps rolling on as Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has won its ninth straight state title and are now once again are seeking donations from the community to help fund their trip to the national tournament in Washington D.C. this April.
Cultural Chaos on hiatus in 2026, alternative programming throughout year will fill gap
A stilt walker greets children during a past Easthampton Cultural Chaos.Reminder Publishing file photo EASTHAMPTON — Cultural Chaos, a beloved community event, will not happen in 2026 after Easthampton City Arts announced they will take a step back to better...
Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force
EASTHAMPTON — At its meeting on Feb. 4, the Easthampton City Council made moves on city housing issues, appropriated funds for a new dog park and listened to public safety updates.
Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond
EASTHAMPTON — As part of the city’s annual WinterFest event and fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond, the Easthampton Fire Department will host its Polar Plunge for the third straight year on Feb. 14 from 3-4 p.m.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
