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 Easthampton on Friday, April 30. A traffic signal is planned for the busy intersection to help mitigate an expected increase in traffic following the construction of a Dunkin on East Street.
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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 starting point” for addressing its businesses’ needs, according to Moe Belliveau, executive director of the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce.
The program helps communities identify short and long-term needs related to COVID-19, implement strategies to address these issues and create a sustainable plan for businesses after the pandemic, and create marketing and promotional campaigns.
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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 development by Michael Michon, who developed and owns Mill 180 on Pleasant Street. Michon is renovating the vacant mill buildings into a mixed-use complex of 152 residential, commercial and office spaces.