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‘I felt singled out’: Easthampton mayor’s assistant resigns from part-time duties as clerk
EASTHAMPTON — Less than 24 hours after the City Council discussed his compensation Wednesday, Assistant to the Mayor Evan LeBeau resigned from his part-time duties as clerk of the Licensing Board, saying t...
Around the Hamptons: City invites downtown businesses to expand outdoors
EASTHAMPTON — The city is calling for downtown retail businesses and restaurants interested in taking part in its outdoor dining and sale program, hoping to boost economic opportunities. The program allow...
ER nurses hailed as heroes: Easthampton couple honored after rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle
EASTHAMPTON — Two emergency room nurses recently received a standing ovation from the City Council after rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle on their front lawn. Nick Hebert and Stacy Elander were ge...
‘I have World Cup fever’: Team USA’s victory celebrated at Easthampton’s Millside Summer Series
EASTHAMPTON — The city of Easthampton, in partnership with 4Life Entertainment Corporation, hosted a World Cup soccer watch party on Friday at Millside Park as the first of five events in the “Millside S...
Easthampton to hold recount on $6.9M override vote
EASTHAMPTON — A recount will be held for the city’s successful $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override after opponents submitted enough signatures to challenge the June 9 special election, citing concerns...
Built on second chances: Legacy Equine Center in Easthampton combines therapy and sanctuary
EASTHAMPTON — Tobie, a school horse from Mount Holyoke College, faced an uncertain future after sustaining a life-changing ligament injury. But at Legacy Equine Center & Sanctuary, he has found a place to...
Easthampton adopts nicotine-free generation policy
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton is the latest community in the Pioneer Valley to adopt a Nicotine-Free Generation public health policy, banning anyone who is currently younger than 21 from legally buying nicoti...
Override opponents seek recount in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — Opponents of the city’s $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override are seeking a hand recount of Tuesday’s special election, citing concerns about the handling of mail-in ballots after the mea...
Food truck court proposal in Easthampton stalled by permit denial
EASTHAMPTON — Plans for a daily four-day vendor “food truck court” at the former Cernak Buick car dealership lot on Northampton Street have stalled after the Board of Health denied the applicant’s p...
Unions unite behind Easthampton override
EASTHAMPTON — Nine city unions have banded together representing nearly 400 Easthampton employees, along with the Easthampton Tenants Union, to support the proposed $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override....
A city divided: Override battle heads to ballot box in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — Sign holders stood on one side of the street next to the Municipal Building on a recent afternoon, urging people to vote “yes” on a proposed $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override. It was...
Easthampton man identified in fatal Holyoke shooting
The Hampden District Attorney's Office is investigating after a man was shot and killed on Suffolk Street Wednesday night, according to District Attorney Anthony Gulluni — the second fatal shooting the cit...
bankESB to become TruNorth Bank this summer
EASTHAMPTON — bankESB will change its name to TruNorth Bank in late summer as its parent company merges three affiliated banks under a single name. Officials say the change will simplify operations while...
Easthampton mayor proposes two budgets ahead of $6.9 million override vote
EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Salem Derby has proposed two budgets to the City Council for consideration: an approximately $65.3 million spending plan that assumes voters approve a $6.9 million Proposition 2½ over...
Guest columnist Mayor Salem Derby: Easthampton earned this. Let’s not waste it.
In February, the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism launched a competitive grant program to help communities across the commonwealth celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Seventeen communities were sele...