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Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force

Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force

EASTHAMPTON — At its meeting on Feb. 4, the Easthampton City Council made moves on city housing issues, appropriated funds for a new dog park and listened to public safety updates.


Tina Lesniak
Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond

Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond

EASTHAMPTON — As part of the city’s annual WinterFest event and fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond, the Easthampton Fire Department will host its Polar Plunge for the third straight year on Feb. 14 from 3-4 p.m.


Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.


With first term as mayor underway, Derby talks future goals for Easthampton

With first term as mayor underway, Derby talks future goals for Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON — Having already served in an interim capacity for several months, Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby said he’s already found his footing in his first month of his first official term at the city’s helm.


Fundraiser at Nini’s Ristorante to help support future dog park

Fundraiser at Nini’s Ristorante to help support future dog park

The Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park and Nini’s Ristorante are inviting the public to come ‘Raise some Dough’ for the future Easthampton Dog Park inside Nonotuck Park.


City Council rings in new year with new members

City Council rings in new year with new members

In its first regular meeting of 2026, the first with all of the newly-elected councilors and Koni Denham’s first as president, the Easthampton City Council set the stage for a successful and productive new year.


Tina Lesniak
State to fund study on removal of Manhan River Dam

State to fund study on removal of Manhan River Dam

EASTHAMPTON — A dam removal study for the Manhan River Dam will be funded through the state after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $350,000 toward supporting dam removal studies in seven municipalities.


Coaching collective to support ‘unconventional entrepreneur’

Coaching collective to support ‘unconventional entrepreneur’

EASTHAMPTON — A new coaching collective for entrepreneurs who “think differently” is coming to the region in January, which means those interested in boosting their business ideas are urged to reach out and sign up.


Pine Valley tenants condemn rent increases across the city

Pine Valley tenants condemn rent increases across the city

EASTHAMPTON — A press conference was held inside Easthampton City Hall on Dec. 10 by the Pine Valley Tenants organization to shine a light on recent rent increases they deem unfair.