EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Salem Derby is proposing to create two separate funds that would allow residents to donate money to others in need, in the midst of a looming Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9. The proposal would establish two donation-based funds: one for elderly and disabled homeowners and the other called the “Neighbor […]
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.
