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Energy Advisory Committee approves February minutes, reviews staffing changes.

Energy Advisory Committee approves prior minutes and reviews staffing transitions. Sustainability Coordinator Sophie Protano reported that Energy Advocate Hannah Davis will depart March 26 for a position with Abode Energy Management; the committee voted unanimously to pursue grant funding for a

City Council approves short-term rental ordinance with 50-unit cap.

Easthampton approves strict short-term rental ordinance with 50-unit cap. The City Council unanimously adopted the ordinance, requiring annual registration and joint inspection by the Board of Health, Building Department, and Fire Department. Owners may register up to two units if one is

Board of Public Works approves tiered sewer and water rates

Board of Public Works approves tiered rate structure for municipal sewer and water services. Chair Thomas Malsbury, Members Leya Strode and Gilson Hogan voted unanimously to adopt Alternative 6, recommended by Raybern Consulting, over a three-year implementation period. Director Greg Nuttelman also

Housing Authority hires Lindsi Sekula as executive director after contested search process.

Easthampton Housing Authority hires Lindsi Sekula as executive director at $100,000 yearly. The vote passed 3 to 1, with Commissioner Christopher Nodurf opposed and Commissioner Elizabeth Burnham abstaining, as Chairperson Mary Church, Commissioner Ruth Jennison, and Commissioner Karl Prahl voted

Council on Aging reviews mayor's senior center proposal, coordination with Easthampton Neighbors

Council on Aging considers mayor's combined facility proposal. Chair Cathie Schweitzer led discussion of Mayor Salem Derby's draft feasibility study for a 42,000- to 48,000-square-foot Senior Center and Recreation Complex at 226 Park Street, with estimated costs of $22 million to $34 million and a