Easthampton Select Board Accepts State Offer to Fund Southampton Rail Trail Design
Easthampton Select Board accepts state offer to fund Southampton Rail Trail design and permitting at no cost to the town.
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Rent Study Committee continues shaping home rule petition
Rent Study Committee advances deliberation on home rule petition for rent stabilization. Chair Kiam Jamrog-McQuaid led discussion on a proposed local ordinance capping annual rent increases, with members debating exemptions for smaller buildings and various mechanisms for setting caps. The
BEES Committee votes to remove member, advances shade tree ordinance
Easthampton BEES Committee removes Chicoine, advances shade tree ordinance. The committee voted unanimously on July 23 to remove member Elodie Chicoine, who had not attended meetings or communicated since April 2024. Chair Sean Abbot recommended consulting city engineering and planning staff before
School Committee approves deficit remedy, awards grant funding
Easthampton schools manage fiscal year 2026 deficit with strategic fund transfers. The School Committee voted 5-0-1 to use $137,560 from School Choice funds to address the $577,616.16 shortfall, with remaining gaps covered by Circuit Breaker and other revolving accounts. The committee unanimously
EDIC member announces resignation, raises questions about commission's role
Economic Development Commission member Cassie Eckhof announced her resignation at the board's July 21 meeting, prompting members to question the commission's purpose and future direction. Thomas Brown suggested seeking Mayor input on EDIC's vision, while Dave DelVecchio questioned whether the