Easthampton

With its current mayor not running for re-election, Easthampton, Mass. is guaranteed new leadership in 2026. Before papers can formally be taken out, several candidates have already declared they intend to run - including a familiar face in the mayor’s office.

Billions in Medicaid funding could be slashed to finance tax cuts if a Republican-passed House budget blueprint comes to fruition. That could leave states and a number of programs relying on Medicaid dollars in the lurch — including an organization in Easthampton, Massachusetts, that's helped people with disabilities for decades.

At a time when the federal government appears primed to crack down on sanctuary cities, one community in western Massachusetts is re-affirming its commitment to being a city welcoming to all, regardless of one's immigration status.

A number of families braved the cold and packed a park in Easthampton, Massachusetts over the weekend – donating to a local cause and hoping to get a glimpse of the Grinch and Santa.

Running in one of several races in the region with no opposition, Easthampton’s city council president is poised to win an upcoming state House race and make the move to Beacon Hill.

Efforts to improve trails across Massachusetts are getting an annual boost from the state. Millions of dollars’ worth of grants have been awarded to local efforts including several in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley.

With President Biden’s re-election campaign in question, the mayor from Western Massachusetts was one of a couple hundred who were joined by the president on a conference call this week.

Another western Massachusetts community has passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

In what she says will be her final term, the mayor of Easthampton will lead an organization that advocates for local governments across Massachusetts.

Trixie Garcia – daughter of Grateful Dead front man and countercultural icon Jerry Garcia – will be in Western Massachusetts Saturday for the East Coast…