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NORTHAMPTON — The city of Easthampton has filed a lawsuit against abutters of the three former elementary school buildings after research into the deeds of the properties — used for years by the city — could not identify how the parcels were obtained....

EASTHAMPTON — Developers will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on how they envision redeveloping the city’s three former elementary schools, with affordable housing identified as the top priority for some or all of the buildings that are more...

EASTHAMPTON — The estimate to replace the main playground structure on Daly Field damaged by a severe thunderstorm late last month is $99,000, according to Parks and Recreation Director John Mason.The Aug. 26 storm with damaging winds felled nearly 20...

EASTHAMPTON — Two weeks after the mayor and housing advocates pressed the City Council to release a request for proposals for reuse of the city’s three elementary schools, several councilors this week shot down a request from a colleague that would...

EASTHAMPTON — The city is about to embark on the beginning stages of an estimated $13.9 million infrastructure project to redesign one of its main thoroughfares.Starting next week, land surveyors will be establishing the existing conditions on Main...

EASTHAMPTON — On any given day, Tom Peake waits for up to 12 cars to zip past him at the intersection of East Green and Holyoke streets before a motorist will pump the brakes and let him cross the road.Time and time again, the Precinct 3 city...

EASTHAMPTON — City officials are inviting the public to view Easthampton’s three former elementary schools on Monday in an effort to gather ideas for their future use. The site visit was organized by the City Council’s Property Committee and will...

EASTHAMPTON — The future of the city’s proposed skate park remains up in the air as a workable location has not been agreed upon.While advocates of the new Easthampton Skatepark want to put a new park at the site of the city’s first skate park —...

EASTHAMPTON — After gaining input from residents on infrastructure improvements for the New City neighborhood, the city is again seeking feedback as it presents its findings and proposed plans at a public meeting on Saturday, May 21.From 10 a.m. to...

EASTHAMPTON — A former summertime staple in Easthampton could be making its return at a new location, if approved by the city’s Planning Board. Nickolis Dulude of Holyoke has submitted a special permit application to run Tasty Top ice cream out of the...