Easthampton
New retail store in Easthampton is a ‘Win/Win’ for burgeoning artists
EASTHAMPTON — A new retail shop that benefits local and regional artists and makers, especially those who are typically underrepresented, is now cemented in the Easthampton community.
Easthampton School Committee installing and updating district policies
EASTHAMPTON — At its April 9 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee reviewed and moved forward with several new and revised policies and sent several back to the policy subcommittee. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees puts forth broad policies...
Easthampton residents voice support for ceasefire resolution
EASTHAMPTON — Nearly three dozen Easthampton residents spoke out at Easthampton City Council’s March 20 meeting to support the council approving a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. “[We] desperately want to see the killing of innocents end,” said resident...
School Committee approves level service budget for FY25
EASTHAMPTON — During its regular meeting on March 26, the Easthampton School Committee approved a level service budget for Easthampton Public Schools in fiscal year 2025, which means no staff cuts will occur.
Neal visits We the People team ahead of championship
EASTHAMPTON — As Easthampton High School’s We the People team continues to gear up for another trip to the national championships in Washington D.C. in the coming weeks, they were visited by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield).
Easthampton Theater Company partners with Williston-Northampton
A read through for “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” Left to right are cast members Norman Metz, Gilana Chelimsky, Larry Picard and Taylor Raucher.Photo credit: Michael Budnick EASTHAMPTON — Community theater will continue to make its mark in the area’s art scene...
Easthampton City Council approves resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
EASTHAMPTON — After two city council meetings, two rules and governmental relations subcommittee meetings, and hours of public comment, the Easthampton City Council voted 7-0 in favor, with one abstention, of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at its...
Calling young artists: submit art for climate action plan
EASTHAMPTON — As the city awaits its final draft of the climate action plan, Easthampton’s youngest artists are being asked to design its cover. The Easthampton Energy Advisory Committee and the Planning Department are seeking submissions from Easthampton residents...
Local wine shop in Easthampton offers smaller, different variety
Left to right: Owners Miranda Brown and Lauren Clark on the day they opened Nov 1, 2023.Reminder Publishing submitted photo EASTHAMPTON — Tip Top Wine Shop is Easthampton’s first store dedicated to quality wine. Opened since November 2023, the shop owned by Miranda...
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...