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River Valley Co-op members overwhelmingly say no to boycott of Israeli products
10-31-2024 5:04 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After months of emotional debate surrounding a proposed boycott of Israeli goods at River Valley Co-op, the results of an advisory poll among co-op members show overwhelming opposition to the “Apartheid-Free River Valley Co-op”...


Easthampton’s digital access, literacy gets nearly $100K boost
10-31-2024 3:13 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city has been awarded a $99,515 grant by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) to increase digital literacy and access among residents. The funding comes as part of a $1.33 million MBI...


In lawsuit, Perrone says Easthampton School Committee wrong to rescind superintendent offer over ‘ladies’ controversy
10-31-2024 1:10 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Vito Perrone, whose 2023 offer to head Easthampton Public Schools was rescinded over his use of the word “ladies” in an email, is suing the city and the five members of the School Committee who voted to take back his offer.The lawsuit,...


Around the Hamptons: Easthampton seeks comment on Envision Main Street project; Southampton responds to brush fire, issues warning
10-30-2024 11:59 AM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city is seeking feedback from the public on the proposed concept design for its Envision Main Street project. This re-imagining of Main Street was presented to over two dozen members of the public at a public meeting last Thursday,...


Easthampton property owners appeal city’s OK of Growing Green affordable housing project
10-27-2024 2:34 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — An affordable housing development recently granted a comprehensive permit by the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals has been called “a beautiful vision gone awry” in a legal complaint now filed in Land Court by the property’s abutters.The...


Easthampton treasure to close: Sonnet and Sparrow’s owner to retire at end of year
10-26-2024 3:19 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Sonnet and Sparrow, a familiar part of the Cottage Street Cultural District filled with handpicked selections of sweaters, jewelry, home furnishings and more, will soon close its doors. The store’s owner, Cynthia West, said that it is...


Around the Hamptons: Easthampton’s Rag Shag Parade set for Tuesday
10-24-2024 11:09 AM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city’s annual Rag Shag Parade invites all friendly neighborhood ghosts, goblins, witches and other characters to gather for a night of community and candy on Tuesday. The event is a beloved part of the Halloween season in...


Easthampton firefighters douse car fire
10-21-2024 10:35 AM

STAFF REPORT

EASTHAMPTON — Two cars collided near 77 Northampton St. on Sunday night with one of the vehicles catching fire. No injuries were reported.According to the Easthampton Fire Department, firefighters responded to the crash at about 7 p.m. and found that...


Friends, family recall South Hadley teen, 17, as ‘just the sweetest person’
10-19-2024 12:21 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Community members are rallying to celebrate the life of Elise Ollmann-Kahle, a Williston Northampton School student and South Hadley resident who died earlier this month at the age of 17 of complications from cancer. Friends and family...


Easthampton family left shaken, houseless after car crashes into home
10-18-2024 8:06 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Jason Vanasse stood in his driveway, washing the windows of his work vehicle, when a car came speeding down the road, jumped the curb, and crashed into his home. He says the vehicle missed him by only a few inches, and the anxiety it...


Easthampton students, parents say new math program infringes on middle schoolers’ creative time
10-13-2024 10:16 AM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — A new supplemental math program introduced this school year for middle and elementary school students at Mountain View School aimed at improving math comprehension in students is drawing complaints from some at the middle school who...


Emotional testimony as Easthampton council backs psychedelics ballot initiative
10-10-2024 5:04 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — At an emotionally charged meeting full of deeply personal stories from community members and officials, the City Council voted to approve a resolution supporting Question 4 on Election Day next month. The proposed law would provide...


The future of aging: Easthampton forums explore how city can help now, in future
10-10-2024 2:22 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — With help from the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, the Easthampton Council on Aging is reimagining what the future of aging looks like in the city. In a series of three forums this week, community members...


School cellphone solutions: From locked pouches to bans, high schools are keeping mobile use out of classrooms
10-04-2024 5:33 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

As students file out of Hampshire Regional High School at the end of the day, they have to make a quick stop at one of the many magnets mounted near the exits. These magnets serve as the “keys” to the Yondr pouches their cellphones remain locked in...


Easthampton Public Library breaks ground on new annex at old bank building off rotary
10-02-2024 3:37 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Public Library will soon offer the community a new, renovated annex space that will host community meetings, events, computer classes, and fully accessible children’s activities thanks to the donation by bankESB of a...


Live music comes to Easthampton neighborhoods: Porchfest to return for second year on Saturday
10-02-2024 3:04 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Like many who move to Easthampton, Felicia Jadczak and Steve Collicelli were struck by the small city’s vibrant arts scene, and how the creativity and vibrancy it fostered brought community members together. It was reminiscent of one of...


Blooming in the heart of Easthampton: Mother-daughter duo open Bouquets of the Valley on Cottage Street
10-02-2024 2:26 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — In the heart of the Cottage Street Cultural District, something new is blooming.Mother-daughter duo Alisha and Linda Markee have created colorful floral arrangements together for years, adorning the weddings of family friends, teaching...


Around the Hamptons: Warren stumps in Easthampton; Westhampton preps for its annual Fall Festival
10-01-2024 2:18 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren paid a visit to Easthampton officials over the weekend, stopping in at a local home for a meet and greet on her way to open a new campaign office in Springfield. At the private meeting, on Saturday Warren spent...


Making math visual: Easthampton testing novel program that focuses on trial and error rather than specific instructions
09-28-2024 5:01 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Computer puzzles, math skills and an animated penguin named JiJi come together with ST Math, a visual learning program being lauded across school districts for its interesting approach to math education.This school year JiJi arrived at...


Front lines of veteran support: First responders, others learn tips on how to help at VA conference
09-26-2024 5:28 PM

By ALEXA LEWIS

NORTHAMPTON — Research by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicates that about 6% of Americans, and about 7% of military veterans, will experience PTSD in their lifetime, while veterans with higher combat exposure are three times as likely to...

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