Easthampton
Easthampton City Council moves divestment resolution to Finance Committee
EASTHAMPTON — After more than an hour of public comment at its Sept. 2 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted to move a resolution asking the city to divest from businesses that support Israel and Palestine to its Finance Committee.
Greater Easthampton St. Patrick’s Day Committee to celebrate halfway to St. Patrick’s Day
EASTHAMPTON — For three days this month, Easthampton will once again host all things Irish.
Northampton and Easthampton react to kratom’s new statewide classification
Health departments in Easthampton and Northampton are reacting to a recent state decision last month that classifies kratom as a Schedule I Controlled Substance in Massachusetts.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Neal one step closer to 20th term in House after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — Uproarious applause rang throughout The Cedars banquet room on 375 Island Pond Road as Pittsfield’s numbers appeared on the NBC News telecast just before 11 p.m.
‘Literary Monsters’ to take stage in Easthampton as multi-faceted performance
EASTHAMPTON — Part rock concert, part puppet show, and part ghost story, “Literary Monsters,” from performance troupe Shadow, Sound Spectacle, will grace the Easthampton Media Black Box Studio Theater stage on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. for a one-night multimedia event.
Vet Fest returns to Nonotuck Park Sept. 19
EASTHAMPTON — Vet Fest, Easthampton’s annual veteran and military family celebration and appreciation event, will return for its third year on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nonotuck Park.
Easthampton launches city-run electricity program to lower bills for 13 months
EASTHAMPTON — The city is launching a new municipal aggregation program called Easthampton Community Electricity this October.
According to the city, the program is designed to provide stability, protection against seasonal energy price changes and offer alternatives to increase renewable energy use.
Easthampton invites nominations for Keys to the City program
EASTHAMPTON — Nominations are open for the second annual Keys to the City program. The public is invited to nominate outstanding individuals, groups and organizations whose service and leadership have significantly enriched the quality of life in Easthampton.
Poetry book explores family, generational experiences
EASTHAMPTON — An old photo can flood your mind with memories.