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I have been a city councilor for 25 years, having served three mayors, and I’ve been chair of the Finance Committee for many years as well. I can safely say that I feel qualified to judge who our city should elect as mayor this November.I certainly do...

New Dunkin’ to bring traffic light, changes to East Street area A view looking east on East Street toward its intersection with North Street (Route 5) in Easthampton on Friday. Plans call for this single-family home at 5 East St. to be razed for the construction of a Dunkin’. A stop light is planned for the intersection to help mitigate an expected increase in traffic. STAFF PHOTO/KEVIN GUTTING A view looking east on East Street toward its intersection with North Street (Route 5) in Eastha...

Easthampton, chamber get a hand from state on plotting recovery View of Easthampton looking down Union Street with the First Congregational Church in the center. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Published: 3/15/2021 4:29:03 PM EASTHAMPTON — The city and the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce have been awarded assistance from the state’s Local Rapid Recovery Planning program, which helps communities and their businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19.  With the award, the city has “a start...

Mill revival cheered: 1 Ferry St. overhaul seen as ‘capstone’ project in Easthampton’s Mill District With support from the city, developer Mike Michon is transforming the dilapidated Ferry Street mill complex, one building at a time. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS 1 Ferry St. in Easthampton STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS Modified: 1/8/2021 11:13:41 PM EASTHAMPTON — A site long recognized for its abandoned, dilapidated mill buildings is on the rise as a private developer continues renovations of the...

Easthampton council takes up tax break for mill project JERREY ROBERTSEasthampton Municipal Building, 50 Payson Avenue GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Published: 1/5/2021 7:53:37 PM EASTHAMPTON — Ongoing renovations to 1 Ferry Street, a central piece of the city’s vision to revitalize the mill district, will be discussed at a City Council meeting Wednesday night as officials consider an alternative tax payment for the property’s developer.  The project, known as One Industrial Lofts LLC, is under d...