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By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city is preparing to take its commitment to combating climate change to a new level now that the City Council has signed off on two key measures that will qualify Easthampton for a Climate Leader Community designation. Councilors...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — A galvanized arts community worried about looming rent hikes for artists who rent space at Cottage Street Studios downtown secured the backing of the City Council on Wednesday.At an emotional meeting featuring crying and shouting, the...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — A day of music, fireworks, food and fun awaits Pioneer Valley residents as Thunder in the Valley returns to Easthampton for its ninth year on Saturday. Thunder in the Valley is a beloved Fourth of July celebration featuring booming rock,...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Nonotuck Pool has been a prominent facet of Easthampton summer fun for over 60 years, and now it’s better than ever. Children splashed about in the blue water and community members applauded as Mayor Nicole LaChapelle and Andrew Hunter...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city is set to receive $960,000 from the federal government for much-needed water infrastructure upgrades along Route 10 in the coming months.The money, announced by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in a visit to the city on Monday, will be...

By ALEXA LEWIS

WESTHAMPTON — Public feedback is being sought as officials are finalizing the town’s Municipal Digital Equity Plan. There will be a public meeting at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for town residents to provide input on the plan and speak to their...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — For over a year, Easthampton has been working to draft a Climate Action Plan that would make the city a model for emissions reduction and green practices.After an intensive assessment and development process involving several public...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Barbara LaBombard is a powerful, behind-the-scenes force keeping Easthampton running smoothly on a daily basis. As the city clerk for over 30 years, LaBombard has witnessed Easthampton change from a town to an expanding city, and has...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After graduating from Easthampton High School as class valedictorian just a few weeks ago, Moira Larson is now in Mobile, Alabama to represent Massachusetts in the 67th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Larson is one of 50 young...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Michael Sjostedt has always been a creator with an entrepreneurial spirit.In college, he used these predispositions to start a bustling clay bead business, handcrafting and marketing his own wares. Now, he is celebrating the one-year...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city will soon start collecting real-time data on its water system’s health, including water quality and levels in wells and tanks, using fiber-optic technology that is expected to reduce the need for physical inspections and data...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — On the ground floor of Eastworks, nestled among art studios and clothing designers, Easthampton Skate Club provides a space for people of all ages and experience levels to develop their skateboarding skills and experiment with new...

By ALEXA LEWIS

Four Hampshire County women are being recognized for the remarkable work they have done to support their communities throughout the years. Alisa Klein, Henia Lewin, Mildred Lefebvre and Amanda Milazzo have each been nominated by their respective state...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The vibrant culture and ample opportunities that abound in Easthampton have been recognized by Business View Magazine, which recently awarded the city as one of the best managed cities in its “Best of 2024” series. Called “a hidden gem...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city recently took an initial step to start spending money it has and will receive as part of a nationwide set of settlements holding companies accountable for the opioid epidemic. Councilors at a meeting last week voted to establish...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The City Council has signed off on a $57.2 million city budget for fiscal 2025, adopting a plan for next year that increases spending by 9.2% at its June 5 meeting.Despite the expiration of pandemic-era funding that has left other...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Standing before Easthampton High School’s Class of 2024 on Friday evening, state Rep. Daniel Carey couldn’t help but remember his own senior year at the school, which he spent serving as class secretary, stocking the shelves at Big E’s,...

By Alexa Lewis

EASTHAMPTON — It’s that time of year again. Cultural Chaos will take place on Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. in Easthampton’s Cottage Street Cultural District. Cultural Chaos is an annual street festival that celebrates the arts and culture of Cottage...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city is taking public feedback on a draft plan for a new community electricity program that seeks to offer more renewable energy options to homes, businesses, and municipal buildings at competitive and stable prices.Officials on...

By Alexa Lewis

EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center will be closed starting Monday and lasting through Friday, June 14, due to parking lot reconstruction. No safe access to the building will be available during construction, and...