Easthampton
Easthampton City Council to review speeding issues
EASTHAMPTON — As discussed at its Sept. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council currently has two topics about speeding concerns in the city on its plate.
Bouquets of the Valley to open new location on Cottage Street
EASTHAMPTON — A floral design studio that has been entrenched in the community for over a decade is opening its first brick and mortar store at 32 Cottage St.
Easthampton City Council approves resolution supporting MCAS ballot question
EASTHAMPTON — At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Easthampton City Council lent its support to a ballot question that would remove the MCAS as a graduation requirement for high school students.
Easthampton’s search for permanent superintendent underway
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools is currently entrenched in the process of finding a permanent superintendent.
Easthampton School Committee approves EHS handbook with new cell phone policy
EASTHAMPTON — A new cell phone policy will be implemented at Easthampton High School for the 2024-25 academic year.
Disability advocacy group CAN-DO celebrates first anniversary of work
EASTHAMPTON — Founded to advocate for children with disabilities and their families in line with federal and state special education laws, the Caregiver Advisory Network for Disability Opportunities, also known as CAN-DO, is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a group and their grown foundation in the community.
Advocates: more than 20 tenants leaving Cottage Street Studios
EASTHAMPTON — Around 20 tenants have either left Cottage Street Studios or have already given notice ahead of time, advocates say.
Sierra Vista Commons project receives MEPA approval
EASTHAMPTON — One of the largest private developments in Western Massachusetts in the last 30 years is one step closer to starting construction.
Easthampton Police Chief Alberti retires, search committee to be formed
EASTHAMPTON — Following Police Chief Robert Alberti’s announced retirement due to health reasons on July 31, the city now is preparing its search process to identify a new candidate.
Easthampton City Council approves ranked-choice voting
EASTHAMPTON — After a discussion about the best next move, the Easthampton City Council voted to request the Massachusetts state Legislature approve its motion to use ranked-choice voting at its Aug. 7 meeting.