ECA committee reviews Chamber festival partnership

ECA Coordinating Committee · Meeting of September 14, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The ECA Coordinating Committee reviewed a proposed Chamber of Commerce partnership to revive the Cultural Chaos street festival in June 2027. A member said the projected budget was $24,500, with municipal costs of $6,800 against $3,500 in 2025. The member proposed using a $15,000 cultural district allocation and asking the Chamber for $10,000, with a February 15 funding deadline discussed.

The Chamber board had not voted September 9 because four members, including the treasurer, were absent. The Cottage Street Cultural District Committee voted unanimously to proceed with or without the Chamber. Members also approved June minutes and weighed a tagline for the festival's name.

The committee planned to vote on holding the event on Monday, October 5.

In the full story:

• EASTHAMPTON — September 14, 2026 —
• Minutes and Opening Business
• Art Walk and Public Art
• Fundraiser Brunch
• Cottage Street Cultural District and Fall Concerts
• Easthampton Cultural Council Update
• Chamber Partnership for the 2027 Street Festival
• Nonprofit and Fiscal Sponsor Exploration
• Closing Questions
• Who Was There
• Organizations And Documents Referenced
• The complete report: 1,495 words

Source: the ECA Coordinating Committee meeting of September 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.