City Council supports state climate change and housing legislation
City Council · Meeting of April 22, 2026
Easthampton backs three state bills on climate, housing, data centers. The City Council voted unanimously to support the Climate Change Superfund Act (H.1014/S.588), the "Yes in My Backyard" housing bill (H.1572/S.2836), and a data center construction ban. The council also approved $2.1 million in supplemental appropriations for police accreditation, water infrastructure improvements, and municipal stabilization funds.
A $150,000 Valley CDC down payment assistance grant drew opposition from Councilors Smith and Kwiecinski, with Councilor Newton abstaining. City Council President Denham cited the July 2023 flooding that caused $650,000 in farmland losses as the driving force for climate action.
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Source: the City Council meeting of April 22, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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