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- 2/26/25
- 02/27/2025
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council convened to address a range of issues, with the appointment of Peg Conov to a vacant council seat emerging as the focal point. The meeting also delved into significant conversations about inflation, diversity, and community representation. Ranked choice voting was employed to select Conov, who previously served as council president, to fill the position until the next regular election.
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- Hampshire County
- 2/19/25
- 02/20/2025
- 101 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting on February 19, 2025, drew attention to public safety and housing issues, with residents voicing strong concerns over speeding in residential neighborhoods and the impact of rising rents. The council deliberated on a proposal to establish a 25 mph speed limit in certain areas and addressed calls for state-level rent stabilization legislation amid reports of drastic rent hikes.
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- Hampshire County
- 2/5/25
- 02/06/2025
- 103 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session, the Easthampton City Council approved a $100,000 allocation from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to support the development of 36 affordable housing units within a larger mixed-use project. This decision was part of a broader discussion on the need for affordable housing in the community and the financial strategies required to make such developments viable.
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- Hampshire County
- 01/23/2025
- 43 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Easthampton City Council meeting, discussions centered around the contributions of women in the golf industry and the personal and professional challenges faced by leaders during periods of change. The meeting also touched on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outdoor activities, particularly golf, and the emotional and logistical hurdles faced by professionals in the industry.
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- Hampshire County
- 1/22/25
- 01/23/2025
- 130 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting was marked by discussions over a request from the School Committee to censure Councilor Owen Zaret, amid allegations of anti-Semitism, bullying, and misconduct. This request, supported by the School Committee’s unanimous vote, highlighted concerns over Zaret’s conduct, which some claimed was damaging to community relations and school operations.
