Easthampton
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.
Easthampton City Council OKs fiscal year 2025 budget
EASTHAMPTON — In a lengthy four-hour meeting, the Easthampton City Council passed the fiscal year 2025 budget and 17 supplemental appropriations at its June 5 meeting.
Easthampton Dog Park looks to be at Nonotuck Park
EASTHAMPTON — After several years of pushing for a dog park to be located at Nonotuck Park, the Friends of Easthampton Dog Park have received permission to consider that location.
Cottage Street artists in Easthampton express concerns about incoming rent spike
EASTHAMPTON — Over five dozen artists and creative businesses at Cottage Street Studios in Easthampton are advocating to keep their current workspaces affordable after the building’s landlord, Riverside Industries, announced in April that rents for its tenants will increase come September.
$10M from bill to improve wastewater outflow system in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — A water infrastructure bill has passed the Senate, which in turn will lead to Easthampton being authorized $10 million in federal Environmental Infrastructure assistance to improve the city’s water outflow system.
Evaluation of Easthampton’s interim superintendent begins
EASTHAMPTON — In a brief but productive meeting on May 28, the Easthampton School Committee began the process of the summative evaluation of interim Superintendent Maureen Binienda.
