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Development Commission Approves Minutes, Receives Bike Share Grant

Easthampton development commission approves meeting minutes and receives Mass DOT grant. The Economic Development and Industrial Commission unanimously approved April minutes and authorized Chair Gwynne Morrissey to forward a draft letter for a grant application related to Valley Bike Share

Council on Aging weighs $40,000 budget cut scenario for FY2027.

The Easthampton Council on Aging voted unanimously to formally oppose Mayor Derby's proposed $40,458.73 budget cut for FY2027. Vice-Chair Thomas Brown moved the opposition, arguing that the reduction represents less than one percent of the town's $65 million municipal budget but would

Committee authorizes preliminary eminent domain proceedings for two projects

Property Committee unanimously approves two easement authorizations for infrastructure projects. The City Council Property Committee approved preliminary eminent domain proceedings for permanent and temporary easements supporting intersection safety improvements on Ferry and Parson Streets, funded

Manhan Rail Trail Committee approves prior minutes, explores trail signage and website upgrades.

Manhan Rail Trail Committee approves prior minutes, pursues signage and website upgrades. The 14-member panel, chaired by Barbara LaBombard, unanimously backed installation of 10 trail etiquette signs with tamper-proof fasteners, tasking David Jaffe with placement; formed a four-member subcommittee

Commission on Disability plans strategic initiatives for 2026

Commission on Disability outlines strategic planning agenda for 2026. Chair Angelique Baker called the May 14 meeting to order at 11:03 a.m., with members Eli Damon, Leslie Tane, Cyril Slemaker, and Bruce Homstead attending. The commission approved April meeting minutes and scheduled a strategic