EASTHAMPTON — The School Committee will submit a $24.9 million budget next fiscal year, a $2.1 million increase from the current year’s budget, that would make substantial changes to the Mountain View School curriculum and introduce world languages — all while avoiding staff cuts. Easthampton Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Balch presented the budget at the School […]
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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.
