Easthampton

Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act

By Tina Lesniak | Feb 20, 2026

Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act

EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.

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Easthampton We the People team wins ninth straight state title, nationals are next

By Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2026

Easthampton We the People team wins ninth straight state title, nationals are next

EASTHAMPTON — The dynasty keeps rolling on as Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has won its ninth straight state title and are now once again are seeking donations from the community to help fund their trip to the national tournament in Washington D.C. this April.

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Cultural Chaos on hiatus in 2026, alternative programming throughout year will fill gap

By Trent Levakis | Feb 12, 2026

Cultural Chaos on hiatus in 2026, alternative programming throughout year will fill gap

A stilt walker greets children during a past Easthampton Cultural Chaos.Reminder Publishing file photo EASTHAMPTON — Cultural Chaos, a beloved community event, will not happen in 2026 after Easthampton City Arts announced they will take a step back to better...

Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force

By Tina Lesniak | Feb 9, 2026

Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force

EASTHAMPTON — At its meeting on Feb. 4, the Easthampton City Council made moves on city housing issues, appropriated funds for a new dog park and listened to public safety updates.

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Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond

By Trent Levakis | Jan 27, 2026

Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond

EASTHAMPTON — As part of the city’s annual WinterFest event and fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond, the Easthampton Fire Department will host its Polar Plunge for the third straight year on Feb. 14 from 3-4 p.m.

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Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By Debbie Gardner | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.

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With first term as mayor underway, Derby talks future goals for Easthampton

By Trent Levakis | Jan 21, 2026

With first term as mayor underway, Derby talks future goals for Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON — Having already served in an interim capacity for several months, Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby said he’s already found his footing in his first month of his first official term at the city’s helm.

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Fundraiser at Nini’s Ristorante to help support future dog park

By Trent Levakis | Jan 12, 2026

Fundraiser at Nini’s Ristorante to help support future dog park

The Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park and Nini’s Ristorante are inviting the public to come ‘Raise some Dough’ for the future Easthampton Dog Park inside Nonotuck Park.

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City Council rings in new year with new members

By Tina Lesniak | Jan 9, 2026

City Council rings in new year with new members

In its first regular meeting of 2026, the first with all of the newly-elected councilors and Koni Denham’s first as president, the Easthampton City Council set the stage for a successful and productive new year.

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State to fund study on removal of Manhan River Dam

By Trent Levakis | Jan 6, 2026

State to fund study on removal of Manhan River Dam

EASTHAMPTON — A dam removal study for the Manhan River Dam will be funded through the state after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $350,000 toward supporting dam removal studies in seven municipalities.