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- Hampshire County
- 7/15/24
- 07/16/2024
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council tackled urgent fiscal challenges as they addressed end-of-year budget transfers and appropriation requests during a special meeting. The council discussed an interdepartmental transfer of $128,800 and approved additional appropriation requests totaling $35,000 to cover unforeseen overtime costs and other budgetary shortfalls. The need for better budget tracking and proactive management was emphasized throughout the meeting, with officials acknowledging past issues and pledging improved transparency and monitoring going forward.
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- Hampshire County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 233 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council recently convened to discuss a range of topics, with the adoption of a specialized energy code being a primary focus. This code is designed to regulate building design and construction for better energy use and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Slated to go into effect from January 1, 2025, the new regulations will specifically target new residential and commercial structures, including pre-wiring for electrification, solar installation requirements, and adherence to passive house standards for certain types of buildings.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/24/24
- 06/24/2024
- 49 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton City Council recently held a public hearing on the Municipal Aggregation Program, a notable move towards potentially providing residents and businesses with alternative electricity supply options that emphasize competitive rates and clean energy sources. The program, presented by consultants from Good Energy, aims to offer different product offerings that include varying levels of renewable energy, with the local utility company, Eversource, continuing to manage delivery services.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/5/24
- 06/06/2024
- 248 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Easthampton City Council meeting, significant time was devoted to the discussion around the establishment of an account to receive funds from opioid lawsuit settlements. The debate centered on how to allocate and oversee these funds, with council members expressing various concerns about transparency and public involvement in the decision-making process. In addition to the opioid settlement discussions, the meeting also covered a range of topics including the city’s budget and appropriations, the impact of rental increases on local artists, and the commendation of students by the “We the People” team.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/15/24
- 05/16/2024
- 124 Minutes
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Overview: In a move aimed at alleviating some of the tax burden for Easthampton residents, the City Council approved a appropriation of $600,000 to the tax rate stabilization fund during a recent meeting. This financial decision was part of a larger council focus on managing city expenses and ensuring efficient operation of city services. Additional points of interest included discussions on substantial appropriations across various departments, the establishment of an opioid settlement account, and the support for local infrastructure improvements.
