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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
- 2/11/25
- 02/12/2025
- 49 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Easthampton School Committee meeting, attention was given to the formation of an ad hoc committee to address playground accessibility at Mountain View Elementary School. The committee, composed of community stakeholders including parents, teachers, and experts, aims to design and implement a solution for accessible playground equipment by August or September of the current year. This initiative comes after a clear need for improved accessibility was identified, with students and parents engaging in the discussion.
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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
- 1/28/25
- 01/29/2025
- 118 Minutes
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Overview: The Easthampton School Committee meeting focused on issues of inclusivity in school playgrounds and changes to graduation competency standards. Community members advocated for more inclusive playground equipment, while the committee deliberated on new graduation criteria following the discontinuation of the MCAS test.
