Easthampton mayor joins effort to alleviate social isolation in pandemic Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Modified: 12/31/2020 3:29:38 PM EASTHAMPTON — As part of a campaign to fight against social isolation amid the pandemic this winter, Mayor Nicole LaChapelle is joining other state municipal leaders in encouraging community outreach, particularly towards older adults. For the campaign, #ReachOutMA, LaChapelle is joining leaders from communities such as Springfield, Boston, Salem and Gloucester in partnership with the Massachusetts Task Force to End Loneliness and Build Community. The initiative also seeks to extend its reach beyond the pandemic and foster stronger links between the community and those who may struggle with social isolation outside of the era of COVID-19.