Easthampton Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Council pushes divestment from Mideast-linked firms

From Easthampton News

• Commission endorses naming pool for Malaga Easthampton's Parks and Recreation Commission moved to endorse naming the city pool for longtime foreman George Malaga, sending the question to the City Council, as outgoing director John Mason announced the city is rejecting contractor work on the Nashawannuck Pond restoration project.Easthampton News
• Council resolution targets city's Gaza-linked holdings The Easthampton City Council took up a resolution pushing the city treasurer to divest from companies tied to human rights violations in Israel and Palestine, following more than 535 resident signatures and a three-hour hearing where more than 40 residents spoke.Easthampton News
• School Committee accepts $943,865 in grants Easthampton's School Committee weighed an influx of federal and state grants as officials reported the district's state accountability score more than doubled this year, even as the fiscal 2026 financial report will miss the state's extended deadline due to a cyberattack.Easthampton News
• October home sales ranged from $43,000 to $468,750 Easthampton's October real estate sales ranged from $43,000 to $468,750, according to the latest roundup of recorded property transactions in the city.Easthampton News

Happening Mon, Nov 2

• 9:30 a.m.: Senior center offers Healthy Bones and Balance class The Easthampton Council on Aging holds a Healthy Bones and Balance class at 9:30 a.m. at 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• 10:00 a.m.: Scrabble Mondays returns to senior center Scrabble Mondays runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Easthampton senior center, 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• 11:00 a.m.: Second Healthy Bones and Balance class at 11 A second Healthy Bones and Balance class meets at 11 a.m. at 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• 1:00 p.m.: Beginner mahjong session at senior center The senior center hosts an open mahjong session for beginners from 1 to 3 p.m. at 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• 4:30 p.m.: Mountain View School Council meets Monday The Mountain View School Council meets at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2.Town of Easthampton
• 5:15 p.m.: City Arts Coordinating Committee meets Monday The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 2.Town of Easthampton

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3, 8:30 a.m.: Senior center plans Big Y shopping trip The Easthampton senior center runs a shopping trip to Big Y departing at 8:30 a.m. from 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• Tue, Nov 3, 9:30 a.m.: Cornhole open play offered at the ECOA Cornhole open play runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Easthampton Council on Aging, 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m.: Knitting drop-in with Kathie set for Tuesday A knitting drop-in session with Kathie runs from 10 a.m. to noon at 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Cribbage session set for Tuesday afternoon A cribbage session runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Easthampton senior center, 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Tuesday evening The Easthampton Agricultural Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3.Town of Easthampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m.: Board of Public Works meets Wednesday The Easthampton Board of Public Works holds its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 4.Town of Easthampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: Alzheimer's caregivers support group meets Wednesday The Alzheimer's Association hosts a caregivers support group from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 19 Union Street.Town of Easthampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: City Council holds regular meeting Wednesday The Easthampton City Council holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 4.Town of Easthampton
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Wednesday evening The Easthampton Historical Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4.Town of Easthampton
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Community Garden Committee meets Thursday The Easthampton Community Garden Committee meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5.Town of Easthampton

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