On Nov. 25, driving on Route 141 over Mt. Tom between Easthampton and Holyoke, Juan Montañez noticed something other residents of the area might have seen — trash dumped on the side of the road. Having seen illegal dumping there before, he decided to take action. Montañez described the pile of trash as consisting of cardboard […]
Author Archives: Sam Ferland
Sam Ferland is a reporter covering Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton. An Easthampton native, Ferland is dedicated to sharing the stories, perspectives and news from his hometown beat. A Wheaton College graduate, he began at the Gazette in 2025. He can be reached at sferland@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5234.
