Deb Friedman: Easthampton City Council’s ‘betrayal’ | #citycouncil
Published: 8/14/2023 1:18:09 PM Why did Easthampton City Council pass an ordinance to support “safe and fair access to legally protected reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare services” when the state already has such a policy? Answer: They passed the ordinance despite the state’s already having such a policy because they knew that the rights and safety […]
Read More
Easthampton residents move to recall mayor over superintendent search
Published: 6/23/2023 11:55:57 AM EASTHAMPTON — A group of residents is now looking to recall Mayor Nicole LaChapelle for her role in the search that failed to produce a permanent superintendent this spring. In the weeks after the School Committee rescinded its job offer to superintendent candidate Vito Perrone, residents Cathy Wauczinski and Jean Pao […]
Read More
Easthampton council focuses on ELL in schools as it passes city budget up 7.5% | #citycouncil
EASTHAMPTON — The City Council approved a $52.2 million budget for next fiscal year Wednesday night, but not before council members engaged in significant discussion on the importance of maintaining specific programming in the city’s schools. Councilors were vocal in their desire to support the schools, with several expressing concern about a proposed cut to […]
Read More