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- Hampshire County
- 7/9/25
- 07/10/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Easthampton City Council meeting, significant public concerns were raised regarding housing issues, public safety, and governance. Residents criticized the council’s handling of political diversity and housing management, while also addressing public safety matters related to unmarked operations in the city and intersections needing safety improvements.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/24/25
- 07/02/2025
- 27 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting focused on addressing complications surrounding the century-old sewer infrastructure in the New City neighborhood. Adjustmentsttention was placed on the legal challenges of accessing sewer lines running through private properties and the need for obtaining easements to facilitate future maintenance. Discussion also included concerns about road ownership and the potential impact of repairs on residents.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/18/25
- 06/19/2025
- 261 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent Easthampton City Council meeting, the proposed resolution to declare Easthampton a sanctuary city for transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse, and intersex individuals garnered attention and public support. Public comments underscored the life-and-death implications of such legislation, as residents and advocates urged the council to affirm the resolution.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/4/25
- 06/05/2025
- 97 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting was marked by discussions on rising rent costs affecting residents and budget cuts impacting city employees, with the formation of a rent control ad hoc committee and debate over employee hour reductions and fiscal responsibility. Concerns about the city’s financial allocations and open meeting law violations added further complexity to the agenda.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/21/25
- 05/22/2025
- 49 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting focused on several issues, including the unanimous appointment of Chad Alexander as the new chief of police, discussions on municipal budget allocations, and the need for reviewing public space regulations.
