Easthampton recorded 11 deed transfers in the past week as home prices continued to lag behind the pace of sales. From our own coverage: Easthampton records 11 deed transfers this week. Also in today's brief (13 items): Fall Prevention program returns to Union Street; Charity Funds Comm…
Easthampton recorded 11 property deed transfers between Aug. 21 and Sept. 19, but only four carried a posted sale price by the time records were reviewed, ranging from $10,000 to $444,000 with a median of $69,364. The period's top sale was 12 Johnson Ave at $444,000, sold by Grantwood U…
Easthampton City Council endorsed Renewal Initiatives for the Town Lodging House. On a voice vote, it backed the Property Committee's 3-0 recommendation after extended public comment from neighbors and veterans split between Renewal Initiatives and Living Meadow Farm.
The Historical Commission reviewed a proposed demolition delay update that raised the building-age threshold from 50 to 75 years. Members discussed a 24-month delay period, photographs of all building sides with applications, and quarterly progress reports in place of monthly ones.
The Board of Public Works reappointed its DPW director to a three-year term. The 3-0 roll-call vote on Wednesday retained DPW Director Greg, whose surname was not given.
Easthampton's Planning Board recommended an 18-month city-wide data center moratorium and approved several housing permits.
Easthampton Cultural Council met without a quorum and took no votes, but opened discussion of the 2027 grant cycle. A member said "technically we need five" members to vote, so the August minutes were put off. The agenda lists the state block grant at $16,900, up $400.
The Easthampton Council on Aging heard its director propose spending down state grant balances.
A City Council committee revised a draft code of conduct for appointed board and commission members. The draft would become Division 13 of Article Three and require state ethics commission training within 30 days.
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.
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