Easthampton
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.
Rep. Neal earmarks $960K for Easthampton water infrastructure upgrades
EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) joined Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle on June 24 to announce a $960,000 earmark for water infrastructure upgrades along Route 10 in Easthampton.
Police pedal 300 miles in Unity Tour for fallen officer fund
In May, a team of five Western Massachusetts police officers honored all fallen cops — 23,785 throughout American history, according to the memorial fund — by pedaling more than 300 miles from northern New Jersey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.
E-Media provides updates during June 13 annual meeting
EASTHAMPTON — On June 13, E-Media — formerly known as Easthampton Media — conducted its annual meeting in Eastworks to provide updates on the present and future of the community media center and public access television station.
School Committee discusses summer food service
EASTHAMPTON — At its June 11 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee discussed plans for food service for students over the summer and had initial talks on some policy changes and updates.
Electricity aggregation plan available for review for Easthampton residents
EASTHAMPTON — A plan to provide electricity via a municipal aggregation plan is now available for Easthampton’s residents to review and offer feedback on.