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Easthampton arts committee explores nonprofit status amid city budget crisis

Easthampton arts committee pursues nonprofit status amid city budget crisis. Facing a projected $6 million structural deficit in the city's budget, the Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee agreed to explore establishing a nonprofit 501(c)(3) to access foundation funding. The committee

School Committee advances grants, reorganizes central office leadership

Easthampton School Committee approves $36,904 in combined state and federal grants for middle school and early childhood programs. The committee voted unanimously to accept a $16,904 state grant for the Middle School Exploration Policy and MyCAP program, which will create a six-through-twelve

Manhan Rail Trail Committee approves prior minutes, plans May bike ride.

Manhan Rail Trail Committee advances plans for May 17 Bike Week ride. Chair Barbara LaBombard reported that committee member John Losito secured mayoral approval for the community ride, set for 10:00 a.m. starting at Millside Park with a route to Coleman Road; Elizabeth Sturgen will coordinate with

Commission on Disability discusses DPW accessibility projects, assigns resource work

Easthampton disability commission hears DPW accessibility updates, assigns work plan. The Commission on Disability convened April 9 with guest speaker Greg Nuttelman, Department of Public Works Director, who outlined upcoming accessibility projects including Main Street redesign, Cottage Street

Parks Commission approves amended March minutes, weighs COA complex proposal.

Parks and Recreation Commission approves amended March minutes and reviews joint recreation-senior center complex. Chair Kira Henninger reported that Director John Mason and COA Director Cindy Tarail have discussed the proposal, with Mason recommending a joint letter to the Senior Center Building