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ECA Public Art Subcommittee approves prior minutes, updates sculpture RFP and brunch venue.

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee approves February minutes and updates public art initiatives. Chair Tracey Eller reported on Creative Sector Week, a Mass Creative-sponsored event at the State House celebrating Commonwealth artists and advocacy. The Community Mosaic Sculpture RFP,

City Council approves $20,000 transfer for legal expenses

City Council approves $20,000 for legal expenses from budget adjustment. The Easthampton City Council voted unanimously to approve a $20,000 interdepartmental transfer to cover legal fees incurred in the current fiscal year after the city's legal budget was reduced in the prior year. The Council

Board schedules public hearing on water, sewer rates

Board of Public Works schedules public hearing on water and sewer rates. Chair Thomas Malsbury and Member Leya Strode voted unanimously, with Member Gilson Hogan absent, to schedule the hearing for March 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to review and finalize rates for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The

Finance Subcommittee approves FY'26 nurse staffing overage for Mayoral review.

School Committee Finance Subcommittee reviewed FY'26 overages and FY'27 efficiencies on March 2. Julia Saari-Franks, Director of Business Services, reported unexpected charges of $60,182.16 from temporary nurse staffing, prompting an Appropriation Request for Mayoral approval. Superintendent

Easthampton City Arts shifts to year-round district programming.

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee approves shift from annual Cultural Chaos festival to year-round programming on Cottage Street. Chair Tracey Eller oversaw discussion of the strategic pivot, prompted by public comment from City Council Vice President Felicia Jadczak, who had disclosed