Easthampton
Community input needed to help draft rent proposal
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Rent Study Committee is seeking community feedback to help them create a home rule petition for local rent stabilization. The committee, which has been working on a first draft of a policy proposal that places protections around rent...
90-unit affordable housing project proposed next to South Street in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — A major $45 million project that calls for affordable housing on the hill between Park Street and Westview Terrace will grace the Planning Board in the coming weeks.
Chickadee Karaoke Rooms brings ‘reimagined’ karaoke experience to Cottage Street
EASTHAMPTON — When Easthampton resident James Crawford set out to open Chickadee Karaoke Rooms on 24 Cottage St., the goal was to unhatch a unique alternative to the typical karaoke bar.
Balch reviews evaluation evidence at School Committee meeting
EASTHAMPTON — At its July 21 meeting, Superintendent Michelle Balch presented an overview of the evidence for her first year evaluation.
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Easthampton receives $500K grant for Manhan Rail Trail repairs
EASTHAMPTON — A scenic staple in Easthampton will receive a facelift after the city was awarded a $500,000 MassTrails grant on June 24 to fund repairs to the Manhan Rail Trail. The MassTrails program provides matching grants to support the design, construction,...
CitySpace announces latest cohort for Pay It Forward Program performance series
EASTHAMPTON — Now in its fifth year of expanding opportunities for local artists and performers, CitySpace’s Pay It Forward Program has announced its latest cohort for 2026.
Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son
EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.
Easthampton recount confirms $6.9 override passed
EASTHAMPTON — A recount of the Proposition 2 1/2 vote confirmed that the $6.9 million override did indeed pass during Easthampton’s June 9 Special Election.
Cooling centers open to combat heat wave
As of June 30, the National Weather Service had upgraded the Excessive Heat Warning for Western Massachusetts to an Extreme Heat Warning for the period of July 1 to 5, with the worst of the predicted heat to occur Thursday, July 2 into Friday, July 3.
Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer
EASTHAMPTON — The Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series will return Friday, July 10, with more summer evenings where the community can gather, enjoy the weather and take in a variety of music from local performers.
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