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S&P Raises Easthampton's Bond Rating Two Notches to AA

S&P Global raised Easthampton's bond rating two notches to "AA" this week, a move that reflects strengthened city finances and could ease future borrowing costs for municipal projects. The upgrade was reported via Google Alerts from S&P Global's ratings division, though specific details…

Bank and Mortgage Company Sellers Dominate Easthampton's July Deed Recordings

Eighteen property deeds were recorded in Easthampton from July 3 to Aug. 1, 2026, but none had a sale price recorded, so no price range or median could be calculated this period. Fourteen of the 18 deeds -- about 78% -- listed a bank or mortgage company, including Mortgage Electronic Registration

Easthampton Property Committee sets timeline for farm proposal evaluation

Easthampton Property Committee advances two farm-proposal applications to formal evaluation. The City Council Property Committee received two proposals for the town farm and lodging house property — Living Meadow Farm and Renewal Initiatives, a veteran-owned organization — both meeting the RFP's

Arts in the Park Series Continues With Heritage Pops Show

Easthampton's summer arts series returns to Nonotuck Park Friday with the Heritage Pops concert, followed by Vaso Worship on August 7, while five city committees, including the Rent Study Committee and City Council, meet across the week through August 5. The Easthampton Public Library w…

Council Panels Meet This Week as Arts Series Continues

Council panels meet this week as Easthampton's summer arts series continues at Nonotuck Park. The City Council's Rules and Government Relations and Property committees convene Thursday, July 30, with the Rent Study Committee following August 4. Arts in the Park hosts a Heritage Pops con…