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Southampton Planning Board Advances BESS Bylaw Toward Public Hearing, Sets July Solar Date

Southampton Planning Board advances battery storage bylaw amid legal overreach concerns. The board met June 24, approving two Approval Not Required plans and a residential stormwater special permit while devoting much of the evening to its draft battery energy storage system zoning bylaw.

Southampton Select Board Accepts Member's Resignation, Eyes November Special Election

Southampton Select Board accepts a board member's resignation and begins planning for a special election to fill the seat.

Easthampton Conservation Commission Approves Conditions for Lathrop Solar and Co-op Restoration Projects

Easthampton Conservation Commission issues orders of conditions for two conservation projects.

Easthampton Select Board gives town administrator a 3.9 out of 5 in annual review

EASTHAMPTON -- June 11, 2026, Easthampton Select Board gave Town Administrator Scott Zybek an overall performance score of 3.9 out of 5 at its June 11 meeting, covering the period from March 25 to May 26, 2026. Chair Christine Forgea read the averaged scores of four board members publicly, noting

Easthampton Finance Committee Trims $53,870 and Cuts Flock Camera Funding

EASTHAMPTON -- June 10, 2026, Easthampton's City Council Finance Committee voted to cut roughly $53,870 from the fiscal year 2027 override budget and moved to terminate the city's Flock Safety license plate camera contract. The committee, chaired by City Council President Justice Denham and including Councilors