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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.
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- Hampshire County
- 1/15/25
- 01/16/2025
- 40 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Easthampton City Council meeting, Felicia Jadik was unanimously appointed as the new Precinct 2 City Counselor. Jadik’s appointment followed her introduction to the council and public, where she expressed her commitment to community service and highlighted her background as a small business owner and active participant in local arts initiatives.
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- Hampshire County
- 1/8/25
- 01/09/2025
- 54 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Easthampton City Council meeting, the council approved a $39,375 appropriation for retroactive pay for ASME union employees and a $75,000 appropriation for the construction of additional pickleball courts. These decisions were made as part of broader discussions on city improvements and public concerns, including resident feedback on the council’s internal culture and public safety measures.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/18/24
- 12/19/2024
- 179 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Easthampton City Council meeting, proposed salary increases for city council members and school committee members sparked discussion among council members and residents. The council proposed a salary hike for city councilors to $10,000 and for school committee members to $6,000, with the chair receiving $6,500. These proposals were met with mixed reactions, highlighting concerns over pay equity, fiscal responsibility, and the broader implications for public service compensation in Easthampton.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 12/4/24
- 12/05/2024
- 102 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council convened to deliberate on several matters, with the potential increase in the mayor’s salary emerging as a primary focus. Council members grappled with balancing the need for competitive compensation to attract qualified candidates against the city’s budgetary limitations.
