Easthampton
Easthampton CPA Committee approves $135,000 request for dog park
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Dog Park is one step closer to reality after the Community Preservation Act Committee approved a $135,000 request from the Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park at its May 14 meeting.
Easthampton City Council approves ordinance changes to modernize housing rules
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton City Council approved a series of amendments on May 20 to the city’s Affordable and Fair Housing Partnership Zoning Ordinance.
Tina Lesniak
Workhub on Union seeks artists for new exhibits
EASTHAMPTON — Artists in the region who want their work featured now have a new opportunity to do so.
Farmers’ Market once again highlights regional agriculture
EASTHAMPTON — A local staple that meets the needs of the community through a farm-focused lens is ready for another scorching summer season.
Easthampton City Council prepares Town Lodging property for sale
EASTHAMPTON — At its May 6 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted to declare the Town Lodging property at 75 Oliver St. surplus property and finalized a request for proposals for potential buyers.
Tina Lesniak
Easthampton superintendent offers two override vote scenarios
EASTHAMPTON — Superintendent Michelle Balch presented the School Committee with two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.
Festival of Art and Music ‘tent event’ to connect local artists
EASTHAMPTON — Local independent band Elephant’s Eye will lead a festival of art and live music inside CitySpace’s Blueroom in Old Town Hall on Saturday, May 16.
Easthampton mayor presents overview of challenging FY27 budget
EASTHAMPTON — At the May 6 Easthampton City Council meeting, Mayor Salem Derby presented an overview of two proposed budgets for fiscal year 2027 — one for if a $6.9 million override passes on June 9 and one for if it does not.
Tina Lesniak
Corsello Butcheria transitions to subscription model
EASTHAMPTON — An Easthampton staple is starting a new journey after spending the last decade serving its signature dishes to downtown patrons.
Easthampton officials pitch $6.9 million override in an effort to save services
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will hold a special election on June 9 to vote on a proposed $6.9 million Proposition 2 ½ override, which would increase property taxes but likely save crucial services throughout the city.