Easthampton

For roughly two decades, Easthampton, Massachusetts, has been working to transform its former, historic town hall into a cultural hub. Now, the transformation’s being elevated to a new level.

Four months before residents cast their ballots, there’s already plenty of layers to the mayoral race in Easthampton, Mass. The current mayor is departing well in advance, her chief of staff and two others are seeking the job and the city’s getting an interim mayor. WAMC spoke with one of the candidates looking to take on the role come November – Councilor At-Large Jason “JT” Tirrell.

Easthampton, Mass., has a temporary mayor ready to go, once current-Mayor Nicole LaChapelle departs for a state position on Tuesday.

Two years after saying she wouldn’t seek re-election, Easthampton, Mass. Mayor Nicole LaChapelle now plans to vacate 50 Payson Ave early. Ahead of her departure next week, she spoke with WAMC about her next role.

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.