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School Committee approves payroll, grants, and field trip; plans strategic planning.

Easthampton School Committee approves payroll and grants; launches strategic planning. The committee voted unanimously to accept $37,715 from the Easthampton Learning Foundation to support 17 projects, and approved approximately $2.9 million in payroll and accounts payable across three pay periods,

Housing Authority approves garage completion, cancels stalled roof contract

Easthampton Housing Authority greenlights garage project and cancels stalled roof contract. The board unanimously approved a Certificate of Substantial Completion and Final Completion for a new garage valued at $15,833.77 and unanimously approved cancellation of the roof replacement contract for

Public Safety Committee advances Hazard Mitigation Plan to full Council vote.

Easthampton Public Safety Committee unanimously recommends Hazard Mitigation Plan for full City Council vote. Chair Amanda Newton, Councilor Markee, and Councilor Schmidt voted to advance the plan on January 21, 2026, following discussion with Fire Chief Christopher Norris about plan contents,

Appointment Committee approves three mayoral appointees unanimously

Easthampton Appointment Committee advances three mayoral appointees to City Council. Karl Prahl was approved for the Housing Authority (term through 12/31/2031); a small business owner and former City Council candidate, Prahl discussed his vision for new housing units and dignified maintenance

Conservation Commission approves minor modification to 385 Main Street housing project.

Conservation Commission approves minor modification to 385 Main Street housing development. The Community Builders project adjusted emergency access plans, with Commissioner Daniel Buttrick moving approval and Commissioner Jay Ryan seconding; the motion passed unanimously. The commission also