Easthampton
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.
Belchertown resident’s art to be displayed at local gallery
EASTHAMPTON — As part of its artist of the month exhibition, rising high school senior Kaia Couture of Belchertown is set to have her art displayed at the Sgt. James G. Wheeler Memorial Art Gallery, 122 Pleasant St., Suite 101, Easthampton.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.
Tenants, supporters meet with rent increases looming
EASTHAMPTON — During an emotional evening, Cottage Street Studios tenants, artist allies, community members and public officials completely filled the CitySpace Blue Room on July 11 for a public event in support of keeping affordable studio space at One Cottage Street.
MassTrails grant set to improve to Manhan Rail Trail
EASTHAMPTON – The city of Easthampton received a $330,000 grant from the MassTrails Grant Program to enhance the Manhan Rail Trail.
Council approves matching fund for wastewater grants
EASTHAMPTON — At its July 10 meeting, the Easthampton City Council approved moving $299,023 from the capital stabilization fund in matching grant funds for the replacement of four aerators at the wastewater treatment plant.
Easthampton City Council backs artists at One Cottage Street
EASTHAMPTON — In a nearly four-hour, and at times contentious, meeting on June 25, the Easthampton City Council voted in favor of a non-binding resolution in support of affordable workspace for artists.
Survivor’s play about abuse by priest to premiere in Chester
CHESTER — The Chester Theatre Company will present the world premiere of “Unreconciled,” July 4-14 on stage in the historical Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Rd.
Easthampton celebrates Nonotuck pool upgrades with ribbon cutting
EASTHAMPTON — Just a few days after the first official heat wave of the summer hit the books, Nonotuck Park welcomed some much-needed refurbishments to one of its most cherished amenities.
