Easthampton
‘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.
STRM: Velis sounds off on recent statewide issues
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. John Velis sat down with co-hosts Ryan Feyre and me to discuss data centers, cellphone and social media policies, upcoming ballot questions and opioid settlement funds.
Milleron and Whalen debate ahead of primary, midterm elections
SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
City to interview applicants for historic Town Lodging property
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton City Council Property Committee will interview two applicants who have submitted plans for the old Town Lodging property during its upcoming meeting on Aug. 26.
Rail Trail repairs, COA report lead City Council agenda
EASTHAMPTON — During a relatively quiet summer season, the Easthampton City Council approved funding for repairs to the Manhan Rail Trail and received a report on the work of the Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center.
For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.