Easthampton
Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton voters have approved the $6.9 million tax override during the Special City Election on June 9, securing the bulk of school and city services that would have been drastically cut if the vote had failed.
PVTA/FRTA adds new Southwick route to bus schedule
SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.
Budget concerns dominate Easthampton City Council meeting ahead of override vote
EASTHAMPTON — As Easthampton voters prepare to decide a proposed tax override on June 9, the city’s ongoing budget challenges remained front and center during the city council’s June 3 meeting.
Tina Lesniak
Easthampton superintendent: 35 positions will be cut without override
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Balch presented a more detailed outlook on the two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.
Easthampton CPA Committee approves $135,000 request for dog park
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Dog Park is one step closer to reality after the Community Preservation Act Committee approved a $135,000 request from the Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park at its May 14 meeting.
Easthampton City Council approves ordinance changes to modernize housing rules
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton City Council approved a series of amendments on May 20 to the city’s Affordable and Fair Housing Partnership Zoning Ordinance.
Tina Lesniak
Workhub on Union seeks artists for new exhibits
EASTHAMPTON — Artists in the region who want their work featured now have a new opportunity to do so.
Farmers’ Market once again highlights regional agriculture
EASTHAMPTON — A local staple that meets the needs of the community through a farm-focused lens is ready for another scorching summer season.
Easthampton City Council prepares Town Lodging property for sale
EASTHAMPTON — At its May 6 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted to declare the Town Lodging property at 75 Oliver St. surplus property and finalized a request for proposals for potential buyers.
Tina Lesniak
Easthampton superintendent offers two override vote scenarios
EASTHAMPTON — Superintendent Michelle Balch presented the School Committee with two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.