Easthampton
Vegan Pizza Land opens Coffee Counter in Easthampton’s Keystone Mill building
EASTHAMPTON — The owners of a popular vegan pizza shop that opened last year are now making their presence felt in the breakfast realm with a grab-and-go concept perfect for the economic vitality that surrounds them.
Conversation Circles bring English learners into Easthampton community
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Public Library is starting Conversation Circles to assist new English language learners in learning the language as well as becoming more a part of the community.
Tina Lesniak
Local Burger officially opens Easthampton location
EASTHAMPTON — Local Burger officially opened another restaurant this past week; this time at the former Riff’s Joint in Eastworks on Pleasant Street.
Easthampton City Council approves CPA appropriations for affordable housing
EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 7 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved $700,000 in Community Preservation Act funds for two affordable housing projects.
Tina Lesniak
Easthampton Planning Board approves Loudville Road residential development
EASTHAMPTON — After several months of hearings, the Easthampton Planning Board officially approved the development of residential units on Loudville Road during its meeting on Feb. 6.
Gomez announces run for 2nd Hampshire seat
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton City Council President Homar Gomez has announced his candidacy for state representative for the Second Hampshire District.
Tina Lesniak
Northampton Street speed limit reductions OK’d
EASTHAMPTON — After advocacy from the Easthampton City Council, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has approved speed limit reductions of 5 to 10 miles per hour on Northampton Street.
Tina Lesniak
Carey announces candidacy for Hampshire County Clerk of Courts
EASTHAMPTON — State Rep. Dan Carey (D-Easthampton) has announced his candidacy for the Hampshire County Clerk of Courts, with an official announcement set for Saturday, Feb. 17, at Hotel Northampton.
Easthampton school leaders present improvement plans
EASTHAMPTON — At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee listened to presentations on the school improvement plans for both Mountain View School and Easthampton High School.
Tina Lesniak
Joy of Jasper provides sanctuary for neglected horses
EASTHAMPTON — Created in memory of a loving horse named Jasper who needed only one summer to change the life of a young girl, The Joy of Jasper offers care and sanctuary to horses in need.