SOUTHAMPTON — The town’s 2025 municipal election ballot is taking shape, with interested candidates putting their names forth both through nomination papers and the Annual Town Caucus.

According to Town Clerk Lucille Dalton, 30 people attended last week’s Town Caucus, and remained until 9 p.m. Following the caucus, more names have been added to the town’s ballot, which heads to voters in May.

Candidates currently on the ballot are Robert Floyd for moderator, Christine Fowles for a three-year term on the Select Board, Ellen Denruyn for a two-year term on the Select Board, Christine Laprade for four years as almoner, Linda Green for a three-year term on the Board of Assessors, Leah Carrasquillo for a three-year term on the Board of Health, William Wells for a three-year term as cemetery commissioner, Jessica McConnell, Carolyn McKeown, Michelle Nolen, Pamela Bernier, Tracy Collins and Jessica Hufnagle for three years as library trustees, Anne Bowman for a five-year term on the Housing Authority, Paula Maak for five years as park commissioner, James Labrie for a four-year term on the Planning Board, Catherine Thibodeau and Lori Wayson for three years on the School Committee, Ron Laurin for one year as tree warden, and Stephen Johnson for three years as water commissioner.

So far, Dalton told the Gazette that there are no competitive elections. In fact, more candidates are needed for several boards, including the Finance Committee, the Personnel Policy and Procedure Board, the Housing Authority, the Board of Assessors, and the Hampshire Regional School Committee.

Because both the March deadline for nomination papers and the Town Caucus have passed, further interested candidates must be elected via a write-in campaign.

Town residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for the annual Town Meeting, which will take place on May 6 at 7 p.m. at The Norris School, and the annual Town Election, which will take place on May 20 from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center.

City to host open house for new park designs

EASTHAMPTON — The city’s Planning and Parks and Recreation departments will host an open house to preview plans for Parsons Park and Lincoln Street Park in Eastworks on April 15.

City staff and landscape architects from KMDG will discuss these parks and answer questions. Light refreshments will be provided.

Those who are unable to attend are welcome to send comments and questions via email to planning@easthamptonma.gov. Proposed park designs will be available on the city’s New City Project webpage on April 14.

Funding for this event comes from the EOHLC CDBG program and Easthampton Community Preservation Act.

The meeting will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., in room 160.

More information about the New City Infrastructure Improvements project can be found on the city website at easthamptonma.gov/568/New-City-Infrastructure-Improvements.

Town accepting input on accessibility

WESTHAMPTON — The town is seeking input on overall accessibility through a one-question survey available on the town website at westhamptonma.gov.

Residents can provide input on whether they feel town offices, rooms and outdoor spaces are easily accessed and used, whether town information materials are easy to find, hear, see, understand and use, and whether town events, programs, processes and classes are accessible to all for meaningful participation.

This survey will close on May 30.

Police remind residents to remain vigilant

WESTHAMPTON — The Westhampton Police Department has issued a statement warning residents to stay vigilant when selling items on social media platforms.

Police say that there have been no recent incidents in Westhampton, but that neighboring communities have fallen victim to ATV thefts recently.

If suspicious activity is spotted, police urge residents to call 911. Non-emergency questions may be directed to 413-527-6154.

Alexa Lewis can be reached at alewis@gazettenet.com.