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Easthampton Fire Department Receives $565,000 in Federal Grants
Mayor Nicole LaChapelle and Fire Chief Christopher Norris announced this morning that the fire department has been awarded two federal Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) in the amount of $565,000. These funds will be used to purchase a new Brush Truck, air filling system, and all new self-contained breathing apparatus.
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4-27-2022 River Valley - Eversource Co-Op Solar Program
Participants in this program will receive a share of solar energy generated by the panels installed above the River Valley Co-op Easthampton store parking lot. You do not have to own a rooftop to join the solar revolution!
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4-25-2022 Easthampton Health Department Launches Naloxbox Program (PDF)
In partnership with the Healthy Youth Coalition and Hampshire HOPE, the Easthampton Health
Department is launching a NaloxBox program in the city on May 2, 2022. A NaloxBox is a
small, clear box labeled "Opioid Rescue Kit" that is mounted on the wall and contains three
doses of Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan), a medication designed to reverse an opioid
overdose. Each box is equipped with a rescue-breathing mask, medical gloves, and step-by-step
instructions. If possible, NaloxBoxes should be mounted next to an Automated Electronic
Defibrillator (AED).
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4-21-2022 Undoing Racism Debriefing Press Release (PDF)
Easthampton, MA - As a part of the Mayor’s Pledge to Reimagine Policing and address
underlying barriers to a more inclusive economic development ecosystem, Mayor LaChapelle
mandated department heads participate in anti-racism and bias workshops. The 18-hour People’s
Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) workshops offered in August and October of 2021
were the first steps for leaders across departments doing focused work on equity and bias in local
government. Find below a listing of city leadership, electeds, and appointees who participated in
one of the workshops.
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4-11-2022 EASTHAMPTON SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS
The city of Easthampton begins accepting applications for twenty (20) positions under Year 2 of
the 3-year pilot Senior Tax Work-Off pilot program. Starting now, Easthampton homeowners
who are 60 years of age or older, and who meet income eligibility guidelines, are encouraged to
apply for positions in city departments. Successful applicants receive a $1500 credit on their
property taxes.
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2-14-2022 EDIC Agrees!
Press Release: "The EDIC Agrees!" Launched by EDIC Members Seeks Audience
A message from members of the Economic Development & Industrial Commission (EDIC):
We are seeking to raise awareness for projects and initiatives we see as benefitting economic and community growth within Easthampton. In that spirit, we present to you this first edition copy of "The EDIC Agrees!"
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