Easthampton

By Tyler Lederer | Mar 19, 2024

Elected officials lend support to libraries, readers’ freedom

AGAWAM — At a legislative breakfast Feb. 16, library advocates told local legislators to prioritize funding libraries and promoted legislation tackling book bans and eBook/audiobook publishing practices. “Legislators please, I hope you will make library...

PCT reflects on past, future at annual meeting

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 19, 2024

PCT reflects on past, future at annual meeting

The Pascommuck Conservation Trust conducted its annual meeting on Feb. 27 at Easthampton City Space.Photo credit: Easthampton Media EASTHAMPTON — The PCT, Pascommuck Conservation Trust, conducted its annual meeting on Feb. 27 at Easthampton CitySpace to reflect on...

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 13, 2024

Online clothing business opens storefront in Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON — A Western Massachusetts online clothing store is officially making headway at a new storefront on 106 Cottage St. in Easthampton. Harper James, which first started as an online clothing store a little over two years ago, conducted a grand opening...

By Tina Lesniak | Mar 13, 2024

Easthampton City Council approves utility poles for Loudville Road

EASTHAMPTON — At its March 6 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved the relocation and installation of utility poles on Loudville Road, despite concerns that Eversource had completed the work before approval from the council. The relocation and installation...

Easthampton resident receives life-saving kidney transplant

By Staasi Heropoulos | Mar 7, 2024

Easthampton resident receives life-saving kidney transplant

Easthampton resident Bonnie Diamond recently received a life-saving kidney transplant.Reminder Publishing submitted photo EASTHAMPTON — As much of the world was celebrating the holidays and exchanging presents, Bonnie Diamond was in the hospital late last year...

By Tina Lesniak | Mar 7, 2024

Peacock’s Nest in Easthampton is on the move, so are some of its items

EASTHAMPTON — Exciting news for Peacock’s Nest, as the studio will be moving from its current location in the Eastworks building to a new space on Cottage Street that will allow for expanded events and classes. In preparation for moving, owner Lauren Grover is...

By Ryan Feyre | Mar 7, 2024

Bark Rangers fulfills a growing need in Easthampton

A dog walking and pet sitting service is “reporting for doody” in the Northampton and Easthampton area thanks to one dog lover’s determination and affinity for the outdoors. Over the past few years, KJ Nichols has discovered a newfound love for hiking. He...

By Tina Lesniak | Feb 27, 2024

Easthampton City Council approves funding for study of town lodging property

EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 21 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved $100,000 in Community Preservation Act funding to study and survey the grounds and building at the Town Lodging House for possible future uses and rehabilitation.