EASTHAMPTON – The city of Easthampton announced on July 30 that it had received a $160,000 grant to fund projects aimed at increasing pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and safety.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – Annette Szczygiel, a 40-year city resident, was honored as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2020 class of Commonwealth Heroines.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – While details on how education will continue for the 2020-21 school year remain unclear, Easthampton Public Schools and the Easthampton Education Association (EEA) agree on one important topic: full-time in-person learning just won’t work.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – The Planning Board heard a proposal and lengthy feedback from members and residents regarding plans for a new Dunkin’ restaurant at the corner of East Street and Route 5 on July 21.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – The Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce received 36 applications for the Greater Easthampton Sustaining Small Business Grant (SSBG) Program.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – After a soft launch on July 9, the cannabis retailer Insa, which has locations in Easthampton, Springfield and Salem, officially began offering online consultation services on July 13.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – During a recent Virtual Town Hall meeting hosted by Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle, City Planner Jeffrey Bagg introduced that the city was working on a zoning amendment to make the process for small businesses to settle in the city’s downtown area a little easier.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – The city of Easthampton appointed Christopher Norris as its new fire chief during a recent City Council meeting conducted via Zoom. The vote of the full council to approve his nomination was unanimous at 9-0.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – Mayor Nicole LaChapelle released an initial response to 01027: A Knee is Not Enough (AKINE), addressing their mission and demands.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – River Valley Co-op expects to complete the construction of their new Easthampton grocery store in the spring of 2021 and open the doors by July 1, 2021.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON – As the city and the Commonwealth continue the gradual process of reopening after months of closures and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Easthampton’s breweries are again shifting their business models.... Read More
