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By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city strengthened its commitment to being a welcoming community for all at Wednesday’s City Council meeting by reaffirming its Welcoming City Trust Ordinance — a move that drew mixed reactions from residents in the audience.

By ALEXA LEWIS

NORTHAMPTON/EASTHAMPTON — The River Valley Co-op has denied a request from members of the western Massachusetts branch of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) to set up information tables at its stores in Northampton and Easthampton, a decision that co-op leaders later reaffirmed when asked by JVP to reconsider their stance.

By ALEXA LEWIS

A plan by Gov. Maura Healey aimed at helping municipal governments reduce fiscal pressures and better serve communities at the local level is winning praise from mayors and town administrators in Hampshire County — athough like last year, the legislation is likely to face an uphill climb in the Legislature.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — In its prominent downtown location, the Walgreens on Union Street is a popular destination for Easthampton residents looking to pick up needed medications or maybe a quick snack. But now, signs hang in the store notifying customers that the store is slated for closure in late March.

EASTHAMPTON — The 12th annual WinterFest in Easthampton culminated on Saturday with a host of indoor and outdoor activities while raising funds to benefit the city’s iconic Nashawannuck Pond.

ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The City Council unanimously elected Precinct 4 councilor Salem Derby to serve as the new council president at Wednesday’s meeting, expressing faith in his leadership and experience.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Amid a request for censure by the School Committee alleging “inappropriate” behavior, at-large Councilor Owen Zaret announced his resignation from the City Council on Tuesday morning, claiming he was “publicly humiliated.”

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The Treehouse Foundation has named Erika Kuester its next CEO as the Easthampton nonprofit sets its sights on expansion across Massachusetts and, eventually, throughout New England.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After more than 41 years of serving Easthampton, Barbara LaBombard will retire as city clerk and clerk to the City Council at the end of March. LaBombard is not only the longest-serving clerk in the community’s history, but also only the second woman to hold the position, and has taken pride in keeping Easthampton running smoothly while getting to know many of the people who call it home.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — With its plentiful trails and babbling streams, the New England Forestry Foundation’s Hartnett Manhan Memorial Forest has long been a popular spot for outdoor recreation. But recently, people used to frequenting the area have noticed a startling change: Some of the trails south of Loudville Road that once used to welcome them are now plastered with signs that read “No trespassing.”

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON— This February, the Easthampton Public Library is inviting community members to spread the love and celebrate National Library Lovers’ Month by joining in on a weekly raffle. Winners will be rewarded with gift cards to local businesses, which will be revealed as the event progresses — and all one needs to do to enter is answer a fun question with no wrong answer.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Lauren Grover has become accustomed to encountering people who think they aren’t creative. They might say they can’t draw, can’t sculpt, can’t make some elaborate decor out of paper or paint or clay. She hears it all the time, but it never makes her any less sad.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Precinct 1 Councilor James Kwiecinski will serve as the City Council’s new vice president after receiving the unanimous approval of his fellow councilors at Wednesday night’s meeting.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The School Committee’s request to censure at-large Councilor Owen Zaret drew dozens of community members, online and in person, to voice their support and concerns at what turned into a tense City Council meeting Wednesday night.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The School Committee is asking the City Council to censure at-large Councilor Owen Zaret, whose behavior in recent months, they allege, has “escalated to incidents of clearly unprofessional and unacceptable conduct.”

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton’s annual WinterFest has returned for the 12th time, bringing a slate of fun activities for all to enjoy while raising funds to benefit the city’s iconic Nashawannuck Pond.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The City Council welcomed a new addition to its ranks on Wednesday, swearing in Felicia Jadczak to replace Homar Gomez as Precinct 2 councilor. Gomez left the council to serve as a state representative.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — An average homeowner in the city can expect to pay about $185 more in property taxes this year.

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — This year has been a whirlwind of successes for local literary star Kelly Link. The renowned short story writer’s debut novel, “The Book of Love,” hit the shelves this year with massive impact, earning recognition as a Time 100 Must Read...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — After much contentious debate, the Easthampton mayor’s salary will remain unchanged for the next mayor, after the City Council voted Wednesday night to sustain Mayor Nicole LaChapelle’s veto on the increase they had proposed. The...