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- 3/19/25
- 03/20/2025
- 115 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting on March 19, 2025, centered on housing issues, particularly the need for rent stabilization in response to significant rent increases impacting the community. Residents voiced concerns during the public comment period, leading to a discussion by council members about supporting state-level legislation to allow localities to implement measures to stabilize rents.
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- Hampshire County
- 3/5/25
- 03/06/2025
- 185 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council meeting focused on pressing local concerns, including proposed changes to traffic patterns around a local park and the city’s strategy for vehicle fleet modernization.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 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.
- MA
- 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.
- MA
- 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.
