Easthampton
Easthampton City Council adds a moment of silence to meetings
EASTHAMPTON — After an impassioned argument from City Councilor Koni Denham to replace the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence at some City Council meetings, the council voted to add a moment of silence of up to one minute after the pledge.
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
Couple recognized for charity that works to end child hunger
A Monson couple has been recognized by BusinessWest as examples of how individuals can make a big difference in the world. Fred and Mary Kay Kadushin, co-founders of the charity Feed the Kids, were selected as part of the magazine’s Difference Makers Class of 2024.
Easthampton Film Festival returns for third year
EASTHAMPTON — For the third straight year, the Easthampton Film Festival will be taking over several locations from May 2 to May 5. Film festival organizer Chris Ferry said that this year’s festival includes 38 films from filmmakers from all over the place. From...
Jesse’s Ride fundraiser set to benefit Easthampton Dog Park
EASTHAMPTON — When Jesse Johansmeyer died at the young age of 19, his friends and family wanted to do something to make sure his legacy endured. “He was tragically taken from the world and I wanted to do something that let his name live on and never be forgotten,”...
Easthampton We the People team caps off another successful visit to D.C.
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s “We the People” team visited the nation’s capital to compete in the state championships for the seventh straight year, totaling eight visits over the 11 years of the program.
Easthampton City Council amends parking fines throughout the city
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton City Council made some notable amendments to the city’s parking rules during its regularly scheduled meeting on April 17.
New retail store in Easthampton is a ‘Win/Win’ for burgeoning artists
EASTHAMPTON — A new retail shop that benefits local and regional artists and makers, especially those who are typically underrepresented, is now cemented in the Easthampton community.
Easthampton School Committee installing and updating district policies
EASTHAMPTON — At its April 9 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee reviewed and moved forward with several new and revised policies and sent several back to the policy subcommittee. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees puts forth broad policies...
Easthampton residents voice support for ceasefire resolution
EASTHAMPTON — Nearly three dozen Easthampton residents spoke out at Easthampton City Council’s March 20 meeting to support the council approving a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. “[We] desperately want to see the killing of innocents end,” said resident...
