ECA committee reviews Chamber festival partnership
The ECA Coordinating Committee reviewed a proposed Chamber of Commerce partnership to revive the Cultural Chaos street festival in June 2027. A member said the projected budget was $24,500, with municipal costs of $6,800 against $3,500 in 2025.
ECA Coordinating Committee · Meeting of September 14, 2026
EASTHAMPTON — The ECA Coordinating Committee reviewed a proposed Chamber of Commerce partnership to revive the Cultural Chaos street festival in June 2027. A member said the projected budget was $24,500, with municipal costs of $6,800 against $3,500 in 2025. The member proposed using a $15,000 cultural district allocation and asking the Chamber for $10,000, with a February 15 funding deadline discussed.
The Chamber board had not voted September 9 because four members, including the treasurer, were absent. The Cottage Street Cultural District Committee voted unanimously to proceed with or without the Chamber. Members also approved June minutes and weighed a tagline for the festival's name.
The committee planned to vote on holding the event on Monday, October 5.
In the full story:
- EASTHAMPTON — September 14, 2026 —
- Minutes and Opening Business
- Art Walk and Public Art
- Fundraiser Brunch
- Cottage Street Cultural District and Fall Concerts
- Easthampton Cultural Council Update
- Chamber Partnership for the 2027 Street Festival
- Nonprofit and Fiscal Sponsor Exploration
- Closing Questions
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report: 1,495 words
Source: the ECA Coordinating Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.
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