Easthampton public meetings in 2024

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss two appropriations: $39,300 for retroactive AFSCME union pay and $75,000 from the CPA Open Space Fund for pickleball court design and construction. They will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and approve past meeting minutes.

• $39,300 interdepartmental transfer to fund AFSCME union retroactive pay and supplemental payments for FY '25
• $75,000 CPA supplemental appropriation for design and construction of two pickleball courts at Nonotuck Park
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Approval of minutes from past meetings

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will consider a proposed increase in the COLA base from $16,000 to $18,000 effective July 2025 (FY2026). The board will also vote on appointing a vice chair, approving FY2026 appropriation, and a Medex increase effective January 2025. Six new members including a police officer, firefighter, and others are up for approval. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes, trial balance, and warrant #12.

• COLA base increase from $16,000 to $18,000 effective FY2026
• Appointment of Vice Chair for the Retirement Board
• FY2026 appropriation approval
• Medex increase effective January 2025
• Approval of six new members: Jacqueline Sienkiewicz, Matthew Halket, Aaron Almeda, Allyson Manuel, Josue LaRochelle, Marc Costonis

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct a strategy session or contract negotiations regarding nonunion personnel, specifically the Superintendent. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Executive session for negotiations with the Superintendent

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will discuss and consider a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge and fertilizer in Easthampton. They will also review the final report from the Ordinance Review Committee and propose amendments to create a Shrubbery Ordinance and update the Council on Aging sections of city code. Public speak time and approval of past minutes are also on the agenda.

• Review of Ordinance Review Committee's final report
• Request for temporary moratorium on sewage sludge/fertilizer use
• Proposal to amend Chapter 8 adding new Sec. 8-26 'Easthampton Shrubbery Ordinance'
• Proposal to amend several sections of Chapter 2, Division 3 (Council on Aging)

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee will approve the minutes from the November 21 meeting, introduce city officials, and provide updates on the Old Town Hall & City Space project and the Tasty Top affordable‑housing application announcements. The main new business is the establishment of the quarterly grant application timeline for FY25 and FY26, including submission deadlines, review start dates, and funding decision announcements.

• Approval of 11/21/24 meeting minutes
• Project update – Old Town Hall & City Space
• Announcement of Tasty Top affordable‑housing applications
• Quarterly grant application deadlines for FY25 and FY26 (e.g., 1/2/2025, 4/5/2025, 7/3/2025, 10/2/2025)
• Review periods and funding decision dates (e.g., 1/16/2025, 4/19/2025, 7/17/2025, 10/16/2025)

BEES Committee

The BEES Committee will review invasive species removal efforts, discuss street tree projects, and prioritize bee-related actions from the city's climate action plan. The meeting also includes candidate interviews, public education workshops, and updates from Xerces and Bee City initiatives.

• Review of invasive removal efforts
• Street tree discussion
• Extracting bee priorities from the climate action plan
• Xerces Society updates and Bee City actions
• Workshop and public education planning

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss several items including approval of minutes, updates on green communities, the City Sustainability Coordinator position, energy fair planning, school bus electrification, EV infrastructure, community solar partnerships, the Climate Action Plan, municipal aggregation, and electrification programs. They will also receive updates on previous initiatives and consider outreach for the SunWealth community solar partnership.

• Review of Green Communities grant proposal and annual report
• Discussion of City Sustainability Coordinator position
• Update on MassCEC On-Street EV Program criteria for low-income communities
• Community Solar Partnership with SunWealth mailer and outreach
• Easthampton Climate Action Plan priorities and next steps

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The Rules & Government Relations Committee will discuss the process for filling a council vacancy, focusing on education, outreach, and recruitment. They will also review the rules governing council meetings. The meeting includes approval of past minutes and public comment time.

• Discussion of council vacancy process: education, outreach, and recruitment
• Review of rules regarding council meetings
• Approval of minutes from past meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two special permit requests. The board is reviewing a sign exemption for the Fire Department and a permit for a music bar operation.

• Special permit for a 4.5 x 8 ft LED sign at 32 Payson Ave for the Fire Department
• Special permit for Heavy Culture Cooperative, Inc to operate a music bar at 1 Northampton St

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss and potentially vote to offer the position of Superintendent of Easthampton Public Schools. The meeting will also include public comment and an executive session to prepare for negotiations with the superintendent candidate.

• Discussion and potential vote to offer the position of Superintendent of Easthampton Public Schools
• Executive session under MGL c. 30A, s. 21 (a) (2) for strategy sessions on nonunion personnel negotiations

City Council

The Easthampton City Council will hold public hearings on salary adjustments for the school committee and city councilors, and will consider a Home Rule Charter amendment that modifies the mayor's compensation. The agenda also includes a $75,000 appropriation to build two pickleball courts in Nonotuck Park, a $39,300 transfer for new AFSME union employee contracts, and a $47,743.22 interdepartmental transfer to the PEG Access Account for cable‑related purposes. Additional items cover a utility pole location request on Everett Street, a flag ordinance for public property, a review of residency requirements for committee membership, and zoning ordinance amendments based on housing partnership recommendations.

• Interdepartmental transfer of $47,743.22 to the PEG Access Account for cable‑related purposes
• City ordinance amendments setting school committee salaries at $6,000 (members) and $6,500 (chair) effective Jan 2 2026
• City ordinance amendments setting city councilor salaries at $10,000 (members) and $10,500 (president) effective Jan 2 2026
• CPA supplemental appropriation of $75,000 for construction of two new pickleball courts in Nonotuck Park
• Home Rule Charter amendment – Sec. 3‑1(c) – proposal to change mayor compensation

Council on Aging

The Easthampton Council on Aging will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss a continuation of the director's fiscal report, an update on the new senior center building, and a presentation from the SHINE outreach coordinator. The board will also vote on November meeting minutes and review board bylaws regarding voting procedures. Public comment is limited to two individuals for five minutes.

• Acceptance of November meeting minutes
• Highland Valley report from Patrick (informational)
• Director's fiscal report continuation (Cindy Tarail)
• New building update from ad hoc committee
• SHINE report from Ashley Fraga, Outreach Coordinator

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Easthampton Cultural Council will approve the November meeting minutes and receive a financial report that includes a vote on a plaque for the Cottage Street mural. It will also discuss 2024 grantee updates, social media and marketing plans, and upcoming 2025 grant submissions. New business items may be introduced at the end of the meeting.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Vote on a plaque for the Cottage Street mural (financial report item)
• 2024 grantee updates and final reports due end of year
• Social media and marketing updates
• Discussion of 2025 grant submissions and next steps

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the superintendent search and may vote to offer the position of Superintendent of Easthampton Public Schools. The body will also review financial updates and approve several payroll and accounts payable authorizations.

• Potential vote to offer position of Superintendent of Easthampton Public Schools
• Approval of 11/27/2024 School Payroll: $642,017.79
• Approval of 11/27/2024 Accounts Payable: $232,915.17
• Approval of 11/14/2024 Accounts Payable: $773,483.03
• School Bus Electrification Rebate update

Planning Board

This meeting consists entirely of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, public speak, and department updates. No specific decisions, public hearings, or proposals are listed on the agenda.

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will review a proposal for a bar and music venue at the former massage school site. The commission will also discuss the Easthampton Mills website and the EDIC's role in the Climate Action Plan.

• THCC bar/music venue proposal for former massage school site
• Easthampton Mills Website and Marketing Endeavor
• EDIC role for Climate Action Plan

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss various park facilities, including the maintenance building and pickleball expansion. The agenda also includes discussions on dog park designs at Nonotuck Park and FY25 budgets.

• Dog Park Designs at Nonotuck Park
• FY25 Budgets
• Pickleball Expansion
• Main St Improvement Project
• Park Entrance/Daley Field Road Direction

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee is reviewing several mayoral new and re-appointments for various city boards and commissions. The agenda also includes the appointment of a City Council President and a review of board and committee vacancies.

• City Council President Appointment: Daniel D. Rist
• Affordable & Fair Housing reappointment: Yoshi Bird
• Agricultural Commission reappointment: Russell Braen
• Aquifer Protection Committee reappointment: Michael Czerwiec
• Director of Planning & Community Development: Allyson Manuel

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a resource area delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive, and a new housing development at 385 Main Street. The meeting also includes updates on active compliance projects, enforcement actions, and open space management.

• Public Hearing: Resource Area Delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive
• Public Hearing: New housing development at 385 Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance: Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street
• Enforcement Actions: M. Gawle (37 South Street), G&F Fiordalice (476 East Street), and F. DeMarinis (93 Northampton Street Rear)
• Compliance Updates: Various infrastructure, solar, and residential projects

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will meet on December 12, 2024, at 50 Payson Avenue. They plan to approve November meeting notes, receive an update from Home City Housing on 11 Ferry Street, and discuss an email regarding 22 Nashawannuck Street. The main item is a strategy session for a presentation to the City Council on December 18.

• Update on 11 Ferry Street from Home City Housing
• Email discussion about 22 Nashawannuck Street
• Strategy and presentation for City Council on December 18, 2024
• Approval of November meeting notes
• Public speak period until 6:15 p.m.

Commission on Disability

The Easthampton Commission on Disability will hear a speaker from the Northampton commission on disability and receive an update on the Accessibility Ordinance. The board will also discuss recruiting new members and ideas for the World Disability Day event.

• Speaker from Northampton Commission on Disability
• Accessibility Ordinance update
• Recruiting issue – need new members
• World Disability Day Event (Dec. 3) ideas for next year
• Future speaker ideas and requests

School Committee

The School Committee will interview one finalist for the superintendent position and hold a public meet-and-greet. The event is scheduled for December 12, 2024, at Easthampton High School.

• Interview with finalist Michelle Balch (5:00-6:30 pm)
• Public Meet and Greet with finalist (7:00-7:45 pm)
• Location: Easthampton High School - Library and Café

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review quarterly fiscal reports and a request to increase the Contributory Retirement Board COLA base. The committee is also reviewing proposed salary adjustments for elected officials effective January 2, 2026.

• $47,743.22 interdepartmental transfer to the PEG Access Account
• Request to increase Contributory Retirement Board COLA base by $2,000 to $18,000
• Proposed School Committee salary: $6,000 per member and $6,500 for the chair
• Proposed City Council salary: $10,000 per member and $10,500 for the president
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor

School Committee

The School Committee is conducting in-person site visits, interviews, and public meet-and-greet sessions for superintendent search finalists. The events will take place at Easthampton High School located at 70 Williston Avenue.

• Interview session from 5:00-6:30 pm at the High School Library
• Public Meet and Greet from 7:00-7:45 pm at the High School Café

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will approve the minutes from its September 10, 2024 meeting and welcome a potential new member, Laura B. The commission will discuss an update on the Farmland of Local Importance designation, a protocol for DPW farm verification involving dual meters, and a request for technical assistance for the agricultural action plan. It will also elect a representative to the BEES Committee and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting
• Update on Farmland of Local Importance Designation for Easthampton
• Discussion of protocol for DPW farm verification for dual meters
• Election of a representative for the BEES Committee
• CPA request for technical assistance for the agricultural action plan

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss ongoing business including a citizen request for a city-wide speed limit and a proposal to reverse traffic direction on Daley Field Road. They will also receive the Public Safety Quarterly Report and review the Ordinance Review Committee's final report. The meeting includes public speak time and approval of past minutes.

• Public Safety Quarterly Report
• Ordinance Review Committee final report
• Review of Traffic Rules & Orders
• Citizen request for city-wide speed limit
• Proposal to reverse traffic direction on Daley Field Road (Nonotuck Park)

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority will consider three motions: approval of the monthly treasurer’s report, income/expense statement, meeting minutes and a warrant for the period 11/8/2024‑12/6/2024; authorization of bad‑debt write‑offs; and acceptance of a mini‑split HVAC installation project for the Glad Acres and Cliffview Manor properties. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment and the Executive Director’s report.

• Accept monthly Treasurer’s Report, Income/Expense Report, 11/12/24 minutes, and warrant for 11/8/2024‑12/6/2024
• Authorize bad debt write‑offs
• Approve mini‑split HVAC installation for Glad Acres and Cliffview Manor

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and review routine fiscal items. They will consider motor vehicle abatements and commit 2024-15 motor vehicle excise. They will also review FY2026 Chapter Land applications and liens, and sign FY2025 exemptions for seniors, veterans, and others. The principal assessor will provide an update.

• Review and sign motor vehicle abatements for the end of the month
• Review and sign motor vehicle commitment 2024-15
• Review and sign Fiscal Year 2026 Chapter Land Applications & Liens
• Review and sign Fiscal Year 2025 Senior, Surviving Spouse, Veteran, Blind and Community Preservation Act Exemptions
• Principal Assessor's update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a remote meeting to discuss and possibly decide on temporary housing accommodations at 80 Parson St and 99 East St. Also scheduled are tobacco violation hearings for College Highway and Valley Farms. The agenda includes routine updates from the mayor's office, health agent, social services, and public health nurse. The meeting will also include public speak time and approval of previous minutes.

• Public speak time (15 min, 3 min per person)
• Temporary housing: 80 Parson St
• Temporary housing: 99 East St
• College Highway Tobacco Violation Hearing
• Valley Farms Tobacco Violation Hearing

School Committee

The School Committee is conducting an in-district site visit for superintendent search finalist Cynthia Kennedy. The schedule includes a formal interview and a public meet-and-greet session.

• Interview with Cynthia Kennedy from 5:00-6:30 pm at Easthampton High School Library
• Public Meet and Greet with Cynthia Kennedy from 7:00-7:45 pm at Easthampton High School Café

Licensing Board

The Easthampton Licensing Board will hold public hearings on multiple license renewals including all alcohol, wine and malt, and entertainment licenses. They will also consider alteration of premises applications for ABB and Marigold Theater, and an amusement device license for Prodigy. The board will approve meeting minutes from October and November 2024.

• Public hearing on alteration of premises application corrections for ABB
• Public hearing on alteration of premises application for Marigold Theater
• Public hearing on Amusement Device License for Prodigy
• Renewal hearings for All Alcohol Restaurant, Wine & Malt Restaurant, All Alcohol Club, All Alcohol General on Premises, Wine and Malt on Premises, All Alcohol Package, Wine and Malt Package, Farmers Brewery, Entertainment, Amusement, and Car Dealership licenses
• Approval of October and November 2024 meeting minutes

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates on the Pine Street mural (including a website and merchandise), public art website enhancements for the mural and Mill Side Park sculptures, and the Easthampton Storyscape installation (vent installation and sharp edges). They will also address QR code development, a new plaque for Center of the Universe, and planning for 'Have a Heart for Public Art Sunday' and a mosaic mural.

• Pine Street mural website and merchandise
• Public art website updates for Pine Street mural and Mill Side Park sculptures
• Easthampton Storyscape – vent installation and sharp edges
• QR code and linked web page
• New plaque matching Center of the Universe's

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed salary schedule for the Mayor. The body will also discuss a City Council vacancy process and several mayoral appointments.

• Public hearing on Mayoral Salary: proposed scale from $82,000 (2022) to $102,000 (2029)
• Interdepartmental transfer of $47,743.22 to the PEG Access Account
• Retirement Board request to increase COLA base by $2,000
• Mayoral appointments: 3 new and 8 re-appointments
• Discussion of City Council vacancy process and public notification timeline

School Committee - Policy Subcommittee

The School Policy Subcommittee will discuss two policy proposals: JFBB School Choice and Transition Services. The committee will also set meeting dates for the remainder of the school year.

• Policy Proposal: JFBB School Choice
• Policy Proposal: Transition Services
• Set meeting dates for remainder of this school year

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review programming updates including Art Walk, Public Art, and the Easthampton Futures Project with a new public sharing date. They will hear from the Cultural Council and discuss hiring a Marketing Assistant for 2025. Future events such as the 20th anniversary, Porchfest, and Art Floats are also on the agenda.

• Easthampton Futures Project – Public Sharing / New Date
• Marketing Assistant 2025 discussion
• ECA 20th Anniversary Year planning
• Easthampton Porchfest updates
• Art Floats Easthampton updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks & Recreation Commission will consider the mayor’s request to remove the flag and its supporting cable at Nashawannuck Pond after Veterans Day because it is not in compliance with the U.S. Federal Flag Code. Commissioners will also hear a public speaking item. The commission may decide whether to affirm continued anchoring of the flag at the Brookside Cemetery location.

• Discussion of removing the American flag and cable at Nashawannuck Pond for Flag Code compliance
• Request for affirmation to continue anchoring the flag at Brookside Cemetery location
• Public Speak agenda item

City Council - Appointment Committee

The City Council Appointment Committee will meet to discuss the mayoral re-appointment of 38 individuals to various city boards and commissions. The committee will also conduct a review of current board and committee vacancies and recruitment.

• Mayoral re-appointments for the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Board of Public Works
• Mayoral re-appointments for the Conservation Commission and Aquifer Protection Commission
• Mayoral re-appointments for the Manhan Rail Trail committee
• Mayoral re-appointments for the Council on Aging and Commission on Disability
• Review of board and committee vacancy recruitment

Conservation Commission

The Easthampton Conservation Commission will convene a hybrid meeting to discuss resource area delineations, large-scale solar projects, and various wetlands enforcement actions. The body will also review active permits and discuss the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Public Hearing: Crown Meadow solar project at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive
• Public Hearing: New housing development at 385 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Berkshire Design Group housing project at 385 Main Street
• Public Hearing: Beacon Solar large-scale project at 50 Florence Road
• Public Hearing: Moove In Storage expansion at 9 Coleman Road

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

This meeting of the Nashawannuck Pond Committee will cover old business items including the Barley Straw project, shoreline stabilization, bingo, and plans for WinterFest 2025. No new proposals or votes are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Barley Straw project for algae control
• Shoreline Stabilization project
• Bingo event discussion
• WinterFest 2025 planning

City Council - Finance Committee

The City Council Finance Committee will meet to approve past minutes and discuss quarterly fiscal reports. The committee will also review the proposed increase for the Mayor's salary, which is scheduled for a public hearing on December 4th.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Quarterly fiscal reports from City Auditor
• Review of elected official salaries
• Proposed increase for Mayor's salary
• Public hearing scheduled for Dec. 4th

Contributory Retirement Board

The Contributory Retirement Board will meet to appoint a new board member and declare an election winner. The board will also review membership approvals, deduction refunds, and fund transfers.

• Appointment of a new board member
• Approval of new members: Helen Harrison, Colin Martindale, and Amanda Morrissette
• Refund of deductions for Jonah Desjarlais
• Transfer of deductions for Carrie Hague and Cianalyn Ricardi
• Approval of October trial balance and Warrant #11

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will review a final Zoning Recommendations report and discuss strategy for presenting it to the City Council. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous meeting notes, and scheduling the December meeting.

• Review of final Zoning Recommendations report
• Strategy for City Council presentation
• Public speak period until 6:15 p.m.
• Approval of October meeting notes
• Setting December meeting date

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee will review minutes, a 2025 public hearing calendar, and updates on Daley Field Road pickleball courts. The group will also receive a presentation on the Sierra Vista Commons affordable housing development.

• Approval of minutes from June, September, and October 2024
• Presentation on Tasty Top Development's 36 affordable housing units
• Update on Daley Field Road pickleball courts
• Discussion of the 2025 CPA draft Public Hearing Calendar
• Review of account balances and open projects

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss designs for a dog park at Nonotuck Park, the FY25 budget, and potential pickleball court expansion. Other topics include an American flag on Nashawannuck Pond, park communications, and facility updates such as the Maintenance Building and Main Street improvement project. All items are listed for discussion; no final decisions are noted.

• Dog Park Designs at Nonotuck Park
• FY25 Budgets
• Pickleball Expansion at park facilities
• American Flag on Nashawannuck Pond discussion
• Maintenance Building update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three special permit applications. Applicants seek permits for keeping a flock of chickens and operating a farm stand at 39 Clapp St, constructing an attached ADU at 73 Mt Tom Ave, and operating a music bar at 1 Northampton St. The board will also consider administrative items and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Special permit for up to 25 chickens and a farm stand at 39 Clapp St (R35 zone)
• Special permit for an attached ADU at 73 Mt Tom Ave (R10 zone)
• Special permit to operate a music bar at 1 Northampton St (NB zone)
• Next meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee will review October meeting minutes and hear public comment. They will then discuss the Climate Action Plan's next steps including a press release and the EDIC Business Recognition Program. A key item is a DPU public hearing on municipal aggregation scheduled for the same day. The committee will also receive updates on electrification programs, school bus electrification, EV infrastructure on Main/Union Street, and a community solar partnership with SunWealth.

• DPU public hearing on municipal aggregation scheduled for November 20
• Climate Action Plan next steps: press release and EDIC Business Recognition Program
• Discussion of EV chargers on Main and/or Union Street
• School bus electrification updates and next steps with School Committee
• Community Solar partnership with SunWealth: mailer and outreach update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY2025 tax classification, determining how the local tax levy is distributed among property classes. They will also consider 37 mayoral reappointments to various boards and committees.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2025 Tax Classification (MA Gen. Laws Ch. 40, Sec. 56)
• 37 mayoral reappointments to boards including Planning Board, ZBA, Conservation Commission, and others
• Continued committee discussion on a proposed moratorium on sewage sludge/fertilizer use
• Pending ordinance amendments on shrubbery (Chapter 8, Sec. 8-26) and Council on Aging appointments

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review fiscal reports and receive updates on the new building and the senior tax work-off program. The body will also vote on the acceptance of previous meeting minutes and the election of officers.

• Update on the ad hoc building committee regarding the new building
• Update on the Senior Tax Work-Off program
• Vote on membership officers
• Fiscal report from the Director
• Highland Valley report

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Easthampton Cultural Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss grantee updates, financial reports, and social media marketing. A key item is voting on 2025 grant submissions, contingent on approval by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Other business includes approving October minutes and an update from Easthampton City Arts.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• 2024 grantee updates and liaison logistics
• Financial report
• Social media and marketing discussion, including logo design
• 2025 grant submissions voting, if approved by MCC

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will meet to approve October meeting minutes, hear public comment, discuss the commission's role in the Climate Action Plan, and receive an update on the city planner search. No binding decisions are expected.

• Review and discuss EDIC role for Climate Action Plan
• City Planner Search Update
• Approve October meeting minutes

Board of Registrars of Voters

The Board of Registrars of Voters will meet to count Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots and conduct board reorganization. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Count of Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot(s)
• Board reorganization

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will consider approval of October meeting minutes and hear public comments. New business includes a budget discussion. Old business covers trail maintenance updates (including a lawn tractor discussion), an update on the MA Recreational Trails grant, and speed concerns on the bike path. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 2025.

• Budget discussion
• Trail maintenance updates – lawn tractor discussion
• MA Recreational Trails grant update
• Speed concerns on bike path
• Public speak time

Conservation Commission

The Easthampton Conservation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to consider public hearings for a solar project at 232 Park Street and a housing development at 385 Main Street. The agenda also includes updates on active permits for various infrastructure and development projects.

• Public Hearing: Crown Meadow solar project at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive
• Public Hearing: New housing development at 385 Main Street
• Updates: Easthampton Park Solar project at 232 Park Street
• Updates: Pleasant Street Mills infrastructure improvements
• Updates: Nashawannuck Pond aquatic vegetation management

Commission on Disability

The Easthampton Commission on Disability will discuss an update to the city's accessibility ordinance and plan for World Disability Day on December 3. Other topics include a speaker from the Easthampton community center, recruiting new members, and current events update from Stan Diamond. The meeting is largely discussion-based with no votes or dollar amounts.

• Accessibility ordinance update
• World Disability Day Event (Dec 3) ideas
• Recruiting issue - need new members
• Speaker - Easthampton community center
• Current events update from Stan Diamond

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Easthampton Cultural District Committee will meet to discuss Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) funding, the Pine Street Mural project, and upcoming programming plans. The committee will also take public comment and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of MCC grant funding
• Update on Pine Street Mural project
• Planning for Easthampton City Arts' 20th Anniversary
• Future programming for the Cultural District

City Council - Finance Committee

The City Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Assessors' FY ’25 Tax Classification public hearing request and quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor. The committee will also conduct a charter-required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees.

• Assessors FY ’25 Tax Classification public hearing request
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The City Council Public Safety Committee will discuss several safety‑related topics. Items include a review of roadway, infrastructure and pedestrian safety items, the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report, and updates to traffic rules and orders. The committee will also consider a citizen request for a city‑wide speed limit and a proposal to reverse traffic direction on Daley Field Road in Nonotuck Park.

• Review of Traffic Rules & Orders to add, amend, or remove language
• Citizen request to consider a city‑wide speed limit
• Proposal to reverse traffic direction on Daley Field Road (Nonotuck Park)
• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report
• Roadway, infrastructure and pedestrian safety items

Housing Authority

The Commissioners of the Easthampton Housing Authority will meet to discuss financial reports and budget resolutions. The body is deciding on the FY25 budget and authorizing bad debt write-offs.

• Resolution 2024-4: Budget FY25
• Acceptance of 3rd Quarter (September) Financials
• Authorization of Bad Debt Write-offs
• Acceptance of Monthly Treasurer’s Report and Income/Expense Report

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign various tax abatements, recommitments, and exemptions. The board will also discuss recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification Hearing.

• Motor Vehicle Abatements and Recommitments review and signing
• Fiscal Year 2026 Chapter Land Applications review and signing
• Fiscal Year 2025 Senior, Surviving Spouse, Veteran, Blind and Community Preservation Act Exemptions review and signing
• Discussion of recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025 Tax Classification Hearing

Board of Health

The Board of Health will open the meeting, approve the minutes from October 8, 2024, and hear updates from the Mayor’s Office, the Health Agent, Social Services, and the Public Health Nurse. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Approve meeting minutes: 10/8/24
• Mayor’s Office Update
• Health Agent Report
• Social Services: Community Social Worker update
• Public Health Nurse: Monthly update

School Committee

The School Committee will receive an update on the superintendent search, including a presentation of finalists. They will also consider routine financial approvals, including accounts payable of $387,141.75 and payroll of $691,080.92, and vote on an out-of-state field trip to New York City for May 2025.

• Presentation of finalists in superintendent search
• Accounts payable authorization for $387,141.75
• Payroll approval for $691,080.92
• MVS out-of-state field trip to New York City, May 28–29, 2025
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Licensing Board

The Easthampton Licensing Board will hold public hearings on a Change of Manager application for the American Legion and a special one-day license for City Space for concerts on November 23 and December 5. The board will also receive an update on license renewals and discuss other items presented by the Local Licensing Authority.

• Public hearing on Change of Manager application for American Legion
• Public hearing on special one-day license for City Space on 11/23 and 12/5 concerts
• Update on license renewals
• Other items as presented by Local Licensing Authority

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a public speak session and conduct a site visit to review proposed dog park designs at Nonotuck Park. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public speak session
• Site visit to review dog park designs at Nonotuck Park

BEES Committee

The BEES Committee will meet to review the planning and execution of invasive species removal. The body will also discuss priorities for bees derived from the climate action plan and review board member candidates.

• Invasive species removal planning and after-action reports
• Bee-related priorities from the climate action plan
• Review of Facebook and email posts
• Discussion of additional board member candidates
• Xerces updates

Easthampton Community Garden

The Easthampton Community Garden Committee will hold a routine meeting on November 7, 2024, via Google Meet. The agenda consists mainly of standard reports (treasurer, operations, outreach, garden maintenance, composting) and the confirmation of elected positions. No major decisions or financial commitments appear on the agenda.

• Treasurer's report and endorsement of purchase orders
• Budget report and overview of projects
• Operations and outreach reports
• Donation Garden and Pollinator reports
• Confirmation of elected positions

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council is meeting to conduct final planning for the Veterans Day ceremony scheduled for Monday, November 11th. The discussion focuses on the timing and locations of the day's events.

• Firing detail assembly at American Legion Post 224 (190 Pleasant St.)
• Ceremony at the Civil War Monument (Main St.)
• Ceremony at the Veterans War Monuments (Emily Williston Memorial Library)
• Main ceremony at American Legion Post 224

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the refurbishing of the Pine Street mural and an unveiling event scheduled for November 16. The body is also reviewing artist contract updates regarding ownership and upkeep.

• Pine Street mural refurbishing
• Plan Unveiling event on 11/16
• Updated artist contract paragraphs for ownership and upkeep
• Easthampton Storyscape vent and edge maintenance
• Have a Heart for Public Art 2025

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee will review updates on local art events and the Cottage Street Cultural District. The body will also report on a discussion with the Mayor regarding a part-time employee at ECA.

• Programming updates for Art Walk and Easthampton Porchfest
• Public Art and Cottage Street Cultural District updates
• Easthampton Futures Project public sharing scheduled for Dec 3rd
• Report on 10/24/24 discussion with Mayor regarding ECA part-time employee
• Planning for 20th Anniversary Year and Awe Studio Residency

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will discuss several ordinance amendment proposals, including a request for a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge or fertilizer in Easthampton. It will also consider changes to the sign ordinance, verification language, a new shrubbery ordinance, and amendments affecting the Council on Aging. The meeting includes approval of past minutes and public speak time.

• Request for temporary moratorium on use of sewage sludge/fertilizer in Easthampton (Zoning Ordinance amendment)
• Amendment to the “sign ordinance” Sec. 10.096(b) regarding temporary election signage
• Amendment to Sec. 8.52b to modify the language “verification by a surveyor”
• Addition of new Sec. 8-26 “Easthampton Shrubbery Ordinance” to Chapter 8
• Amendments to several sections of Chapter 2, Division 3, Council on Aging

School Committee

The Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee is meeting to consider or interview applicants for employment. The meeting is scheduled to take place entirely in executive session.

• Interviews for superintendent applicants

School Committee

The Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee will meet to consider or interview applicants for employment. The meeting will be conducted in executive session to avoid deterring qualified applicants.

• Interviews for superintendent applicants

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will meet to review ongoing business. The discussion will focus on pond maintenance and upcoming community events.

• Barley Straw project
• Shoreline Stabilization
• Bingo
• WinterFest 2025

City Council - Finance Committee

The City Council Finance Committee will meet to approve a supplemental appropriation of $346,583 for the replacement of Highway Division Truck #62. The agenda also includes a public hearing request regarding FY '25 Tax Classification and the review of elected official salaries.

• Supplemental Appropriation: $346,583 for Highway Division Truck #62
• Assessors FY '25 Tax Classification public hearing request
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees
• Approval of minutes from past meeting

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will hold a roll‑call vote to move into executive session. In that closed session, the Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee will consider and interview applicants for the superintendent position. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment after the executive session.

• Motion to enter executive session to interview superintendent applicants (requires roll‑call vote)

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will convene to discuss the preliminary superintendent search. The meeting includes a recommended motion to enter executive session to interview applicants.

• Executive session to interview applicants for preliminary superintendent search
• Roll call vote required for executive session motion

Contributory Retirement Board

The Contributory Retirement Board will discuss the FY 2026 appropriation process and the January 1, 2024 PERAC actuarial valuation. The board will also review candidates for a 5th member posting and approve new member enrollments.

• Review and interview candidates for 5th member posting
• FY 2026 appropriation process
• January 1, 2024 PERAC actuarial valuation
• Approval of new members including 6 paraeducators, 1 sewer laborer, 1 firefighter, and 1 building commissioner
• Approval of Warrant #10 and September trial balance

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will approve questions for semi‑final candidate interviews. It will also vote on a motion to enter executive session to consider and interview applicants for the superintendent position. The executive session will be followed by adjournment.

• Approve questions for semi‑final candidate interviews
• Motion to move into executive session to consider/interview superintendent applicants
• Roll‑call vote required for the executive‑session motion
• Adjournment (from executive session)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a new housing development at 385 Main Street. The body will also review requests for certificates of compliance and discuss various enforcement actions and open permit updates.

• Public hearing for new housing development at 385 Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street
• Certificate of Compliance request for 1980s rip rap installation at 27 Drury Ln
• Enforcement actions for 37 South Street, 476 East Street, and 93 Northampton Street Rear
• Compliance updates for 19 projects including 1 Ferry Street and 50 Florence Road

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will meet to continue reviewing a draft memo intended for the City Council regarding zoning amendments. The meeting includes a period for public comment and the approval of September meeting notes.

• Review of draft memo for City Council regarding zoning amendments

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will meet to review interview protocols and ethics laws, then move into executive session to interview applicants for the preliminary superintendent search.

• Review interview protocols and ethics laws
• Executive session to interview superintendent applicants
• Roll call vote required to enter executive session

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign various tax-related documents, including motor vehicle abatements and FY2025 exemptions. The board will also discuss the public disclosure of FY2025 preliminary values.

• Motor vehicle abatements review and signing
• FY2024 Supplemental Real Estate and Community Preservation Act warrants
• FY2026 Chapter Land applications
• FY2025 Senior, Surviving Spouse, Veteran, Blind and Community Preservation Act exemptions
• Discussion on FY2025 Preliminary Values public disclosure

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will meet in person and remotely to discuss policy updates, superintendent goals, and approve accounts payable and payroll for October. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of field trip requests and meeting minutes.

• Motion to approve accounts payable of $189,880.73
• Motion to approve school payroll of $587,613.93
• Motion to approve EHS out-of-state field trip to Germany
• Discussion of superintendent search and policy updates
• Approval of meeting minutes with executive session stipulations

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Easthampton Cultural Council meeting on Oct 21, 2024 will discuss several agenda items. The council will approve the September meeting minutes and receive updates on 2024 grantees and liaison logistics. Financial matters include the annual MCC report due Oct 16, 2024 and a possible plaque update. The council will also review applications for the 2025 Grant Cycle and address new business.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Review 2025 Grant Cycle applications
• Discuss 2024 grantee updates and liaison logistics
• Consider plaque update under Financials
• Review annual MCC report due Oct 16, 2024

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail will conduct its annual meeting to elect officers and review the treasurer's report. The Manhan Rail Trail Committee will also meet to discuss trail maintenance and a Massachusetts Recreational Trails grant.

• Nomination and election of officers for the Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail
• Treasurer's report for the Friends of the Manhan Rail Trail
• Trail maintenance updates
• MA Recreational Trails grant update

Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Easthampton Climate Action Plan and municipal aggregation. The body will review grant proposals and the status of the City Sustainability Coordinator position.

• 2024 Grant Proposal and Annual Report for Green Communities & Climate Leader Communities
• DPU Public Hearing on November 20 regarding Municipal Aggregation
• EV charger proposals for Main and/or Union St.
• MassSave Community First Partnership Application
• Community Solar Partnership update with SunWealth

Community Preservation Act Committee

The CPA Committee will first handle routine administrative items, including approval of minutes from June 20 and September 19 2024 and updates to city‑official contacts and account balances. It will then discuss new business, notably the Tasty Top Development (Sierra Vista Commons) proposing 36 affordable housing units and a Parks and Recreation proposal for two pickleball courts at Daley Field Road. The meeting also includes announcements about the next meeting date and the quarterly CPA grant application schedule.

• Approve minutes from 6/20/24 and 9/19/24
• Discuss Tasty Top Development – Sierra Vista Commons – 36 affordable housing units
• Discuss Parks and Recreation proposal – Daley Field Road – 2 pickleball courts
• Announce next CPA meeting on November 21 2024 at 6:30 pm
• Reminder of quarterly CPA grant application deadlines (e.g., Oct 17 2024 for FY25 Q2)

City Council - Finance Committee

The City Council Finance Committee will discuss a supplemental appropriation for facility upgrades and a potential increase to the Senior Tax Work-off Program abatement. The committee will also review quarterly fiscal reports and elected official salaries.

• $60,000.00 supplemental appropriation for Parks & Recreation Dept. facilities upgrades
• Proposal to increase Senior Tax Work-off Program abatement from $1,500 to $2,000
• Assessors FY ’25 Tax Classification public hearing request
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee will review updates on local art events and the Cottage Street Cultural District. The body will also discuss future programming, including a 20th anniversary year and the Awe Studio Residency.

• Art Walk and Easthampton Porchfest updates
• Public Art/Cottage Street Cultural District discussion
• ECA Invitational Panel Discussion scheduled for Oct 28th
• Easthampton Futures Project public sharing on Dec 3rd
• Awe Studio Residency planning

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee and Planning Board will hold a public hearing. They will consider amending Section 10.096(b) to remove time restrictions on political signage. They will also consider adding a definition for “surveyor” to the ordinance’s definitions section.

• Amend Section 10.096(b) to remove time restrictions for political signage
• Add definition for “surveyor” to the definitions section

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review several ordinance amendment proposals, including adding a new Easthampton Shrubbery Ordinance and changes to Council on Aging sections. It will also consider a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge or fertilizer in the city. Additional items involve revisions to the sign ordinance for temporary election signage and to the verification language in Sec. 8.52b.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 8 adding Sec. 8‑26 “Easthampton Shrubbery Ordinance”.
• Amendments to several sections of Chapter 2, Division 3 concerning the Council on Aging.
• Request for a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge/fertilizer in Easthampton.
• Amendment to the sign ordinance (Sec. 10.096 (b)) regarding temporary election signage.
• Amendment to Sec. 8.52b to change the wording “verification by a surveyor”.

Council on Aging

The meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included planned votes on increasing the Senior Tax Work Off maximum from $1,500 to $2,000 and the election of membership officers.

• Proposed increase of Senior Tax Work Off from $1,500 to $2,000
• Election of membership officers
• Highland V alley report
• Ad hoc building committee update on new building

Planning Board

The Easthampton Planning Board and City Council Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a joint public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would remove time restrictions for political lawn signs and add a definition for “Surveyor.” The agenda also lists several ANR applications that do not require board approval. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., hybrid in person and via Google Meet.

• Joint public hearing to amend Section 10.069b & 2.1 of the Zoning Ordinance – remove time limits for political lawn signs
• Add definition for “Surveyor” to the zoning definitions section
• Approval Not Required – ANR for Brett & Jennifer Roy – 49 West View Terrace (Map 165 lot 44) and 51 Westview Terrace (Map 165 lot 45)
• Approval Not Required – ANR for Williston Northampton School – 2 Payson Ln (Map 144 lot 25) and 23 Park St (Map 144 lot 14)
• Hybrid meeting format: in‑person at 50 Payson Ave, 2nd floor conference room, and via Google Meet

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will meet to review and discuss its role regarding the Climate Action Plan. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from the May meeting.

• Discussion of EDIC role for Climate Action Plan
• Approval of May meeting minutes

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will review an update to the accessibility ordinance and discuss ideas for a World Disability Day event on December 3. The body will also address the need for new members and hear from a speaker regarding the Easthampton community center.

• Accessibility ordinance update
• World Disability Day Event (Dec 3) planning
• Easthampton community center speaker
• Recruitment of new members

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will open the meeting, hear public comments, approve the previous meeting’s minutes, and consider any new business items. No specific proposals or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Public Speak Time
• Approval of Minutes
• New business (unspecified)

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will conduct public hearings regarding license requests for the Abandoned Building and the Easthampton Rod and Gun. The board will also review meeting minutes from September 2024.

• Abandoned Building request for new license
• Abandoned Building request for alteration of premises
• Easthampton Rod and Gun request for SOD for October 11th event

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on an interdepartmental transfer of $48,666.42 to the PEG Access account and a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 to match a MassTrails grant for Manhan Rail Trail pavement restoration. New business includes a warrant for the Nov. 5 state election, a resolution supporting 2024 State Ballot Question #4, a $60,000 upgrade for Parks & Recreation facilities, and a proposal to reverse traffic on Daley Field Road. Several ordinance amendment proposals and rule changes are also slated for discussion.

• $48,666.42 interdepartmental transfer to the PEG Access account for cable purposes
• $100,000 supplemental appropriation to match a MassTrails grant for Manhan Rail Trail pavement restoration and repair
• $60,000 supplemental appropriation for upgrades to Parks & Recreation Department facilities
• Proposal to reverse traffic direction on Daley Field Road (Nonotuck Park)
• Warrant for the Nov. 5 state election and resolution supporting 2024 State Ballot Question #4

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The City Council Public Safety Committee will review a quarterly public safety report. Members will discuss traffic and pedestrian safety on West Street and other roadway infrastructure items. The committee will also review a report from the Ordinance Review Committee and existing traffic rules.

• Traffic and pedestrian safety on West Street
• Public Safety Quarterly Report
• Ordinance Review Committee final report
• Review of Traffic Rules & Orders for updates or removals

Housing Authority

The Commissioners of the Easthampton Housing Authority will meet to review financial reports and approve project completions. The board will consider a change order and final payments for a specific project identified as Fish #087092.

• Change order for Fish #087092 in the amount of $1,700.00
• Certificate of Final Payment on Fish #087092 for $28,900.00
• Certificate of Substantial Completion for Fish #087092
• Certificate of Final Completion of Fish #087092
• Approval of the September 6, 2024 to October 4, 2024 warrant

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet remotely to receive updates from the Mayor's Office, the Health Agent, and social services. The board will also review a variance request regarding Reduced Oxygen Packaging for the Big E.

• Big E’s Reduced Oxygen Packaging Variance
• Public Health Nurse update on upcoming vaccine clinics
• Healthy Youth Coalition Final Update

School Committee

The School Committee will vote to ratify contracts for the Teachers’ and Support units of the Easthampton Education Association. The body will also discuss the superintendent search and a ballot question.

• Vote to ratify collective bargaining agreements for Teachers’ and Support units (7/1/24-6/30/27)
• Approval of school payrolls totaling $1,558,157.30 across three dates
• Approval of Accounts Payable authorizations totaling $652,300.55 across three dates
• Out-of-State Field Trip Request for EHS Senior Class to High Meadows on June 2, 2025
• First readings of BDFA School Councils and IKF Graduation Requirements amendment

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a new housing development at 385 Main Street. The body will also review certificates of compliance, enforcement actions, and various active project updates.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for housing development at 385 Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance request: Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street
• Enforcement actions for 37 South Street, 476 East Street, 93 Northampton Street Rear, and 69/73 Loudville Road
• Discussion of Wetlands Ordinance
• Review of Groveland Forest Cutting Plan

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet to review the previous meeting's minutes, the treasurer's report, and pending bills. The agenda includes unfinished and new business, followed by a vote to adjourn.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Reading of bills and communications
• Unfinished business
• New business

Easthampton Community Garden

The Easthampton Community Garden Committee will review a series of reports, including the Treasurer's report that contains endorsements of purchase orders and an approval of the budget overview. The Operations, Outreach, Path Maintenance, Donation Garden, Pollinator, Volunteer Hours, and Compost Operations reports will be discussed, with the compost project noted as moved to next year. Gardener feedback, a Show & Tell, and planning for the next workday will also be addressed.

• Treasurer’s report – endorsement of purchase orders
• Treasurer’s report – approval of budget overview
• Compost Operations Report – project moved to next year
• Gardener feedback and Gardener Show & Tell
• Closing Workday and planning for next Workday

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates on local art projects and an upcoming plan unveiling event. The body will review artist contract updates and specific maintenance for city installations.

• Pine Street mural refurbishing reschedule
• Plan Unveiling event scheduled for 10/19 at 2:00
• Updated artist contract paragraphs regarding ownership and upkeep
• Website updates for Mill Side Park and boardwalk sculptures
• Discussion of a Mosaic Mural and paint for bike racks

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will meet to discuss zoning amendments and receive an update on town lodging. The body will also welcome a new member and approve previous meeting notes.

• Review of draft memo for City Council regarding zoning amendments
• Town Lodging update from CDBG Planner Johanna Stacy
• Welcome of new member Chelsea Harvey Garner

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The City Council Rules & Government Relations Committee is meeting to discuss changes to council operating procedures. The session focuses on requests to amend rules regarding the order of business and the introduction of council business.

• Amendment requests for Rules #5E and 15 regarding immediate consideration
• Review of rules regarding council meetings
• Request to amend Council Rule #5E (Order of Business)
• Request to amend Council Rule 5C (Introduction of Council Business)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for three special permit and variance requests. These include a home-based hair salon and a sidewalk requirement waiver for a multifamily housing project.

• Special permit for a home hair salon at 84 Northampton St
• Special permit to replace a non-conforming garage with a smaller shed at 21 Summer St
• Variance request to waive sidewalk construction for multifamily housing at 71 Loudville Rd

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign motor vehicle abatements, commitments, and recommitments. The board will also receive an update from the Principal Assessor and hold an executive session to review real estate abatements.

• Motor Vehicle Abatements End of Month
• Motor Vehicle Commitment 2024-5
• Motor Vehicle Recommitments
• Real Estate Abatements (Executive Session)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a new housing development at 385 Main Street. The body will also review enforcement actions and provide compliance updates for 19 active projects.

• Public hearing: New housing development at 385 Main Street
• Certificate of Compliance request: Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street
• Enforcement actions for 37 South Street, 476 East Street, 93 Northampton Street Rear, and 69/73 Loudville Road
• Open space updates for Echodale West Orchard Area and 385 Main Street Conservation Restriction
• Discussion of Wetlands Ordinance and Forest Cutting Plan for Park Hill Road

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit. The session will cover bargaining strategy and related matters. The meeting may return to open session afterward, as decided by the chair.

• Collective bargaining session with the E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit

Veteran's Council

The Easthampton Veterans Council meeting on September 19, 2024 will begin with a pledge of allegiance and roll call. The council will discuss old and new business, including recruitment, an update to the council’s town webpage, and restoration of a memorial plaque. It will also plan activities for Veterans Day before adjourning.

• Recruitment of council members
• Update to the Veterans Council town webpage
• Restoration of the memorial plaque
• Planning for Veterans Day events

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a continued public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit application. The applicant seeks to create 87 new and rehabilitate 40 existing affordable rental units.

• Comprehensive permit for 385 and 391 Main St (Map 154 lots 31, 32, 32.1, 32.2)
• Proposal for 3 new buildings on 55.54 acres in the R35 zoning district
• Project by The Community Builders for 127 total affordable rental units

City Council

The City Council will discuss a supplemental appropriation for trail restoration and a transfer of funds for cable access. The body is also reviewing various city ordinances, public safety items, and mayoral appointments.

• Supplemental Appropriation: $100,000 for MassTrails Grant match for Manhan Rail Trail Pavement Restoration & Repair
• Interdepartmental Transfer: $48,666.42 to the PEG Access Account for cable related purposes
• Proposed city-wide speed limit request
• Request for temporary moratorium on use of sewage sludge/fertilizer in Easthampton
• Review of 8 new Mayoral appointments

Council on Aging

The Easthampton Council on Aging meeting will hear a Highland Valley report and a staffing update from the director. It will discuss old business items, including the COA Board statewide guide and an update from the ad‑hoc building committee. The primary new‑business item is a discussion of proposed changes to a city ordinance. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Acceptance of minutes postponed to October
• Highland Valley report (informational)
• Director’s report on staffing
• Old business: discussion of COA Board statewide guide
• New business: discussion of proposed changes to a city ordinance

Easthampton Cultural Council

The council is meeting to discuss the 2025 grant cycle and review 2024 grantee updates. Members will address financial reports and potential funding allocations for ECC projects.

• Discussion of 2025 Grant Cycle and September 19 info session at ECA Gallery
• Review of $276 website billing and $72 annual Google Suite Basic fee
• Proposal to carve out 20% for an ECC project
• Request for extension on Performance Project
• Annual MCC report due October 16, 2024

Licensing Board

The Easthampton Licensing Board will hold public hearings on requests for special one‑day event permits, including Barks and Brews, a Makers Market, and a Monster Art Project. The board will also consider an amended license pledge of collateral for Small Coven DBA Darlings. Police details for the events will be discussed. The meeting includes routine items such as opening, public speak time, and approval of July and August minutes.

• Small Coven DBA Darlings – amended license pledge of collateral
• Fort Hill – special one‑day permit for Barks and Brews on 10/06
• New City Brewery – special one‑day event permit on 10/13
• Abandoned Building – special one‑day Makers Market on 9/21
• Abandoned Building – special one‑day Monster Art Project on 10/5

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will meet to discuss changes to the Planning Department and provide an update on vacant storefronts. The commission will also discuss its role in the Climate Action Plan.

• Planning Department changes
• Vacant store front update
• EDIC role for Climate Action Plan
• Introduction of new member Dave Delvecchio

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider mayoral appointments for the Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership, Veterans Council, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Members will also discuss the appointment review process and board vacancy recruitment.

• Appointment of Yoshi Bird to Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership
• Appointment of Charles Cambra to Veterans Council
• Appointment of Timothy Garceau to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Review of Mayor and City Council appointment processes
• Review of board and committee vacancies and recruitment

Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee will review and approve the August 19, 2024 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will provide updates on the Climate Action Plan, Heat Pump Pilot Program, and school bus electrification, and discuss next steps for municipal aggregation. A key agenda item is the EV infrastructure proposal from East Coast Renewables, followed by discussion of a community solar partnership with Sun Wealth.

• Review and approve August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discuss next steps for Heat Pump Pilot Program, including expansion and coaching opportunities
• Consider EV infrastructure proposal from East Coast Renewables
• Discuss Community Solar Partnership with Sun Wealth outreach possibilities
• Update on School Bus Electrification with the School Committee

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review updated preliminary plans for an all-wheels skatepark at Millside Park. The body will also discuss fall programming, FY25 budgets, and park facility updates.

• Review of Millside Park skatepark designs with an estimated cost of $650,000 - $750,000
• Discussion of Harvest Fest on October 13th and Rag Shag on October 29th
• FY25 Budgets and 2024 Park Revenue
• Maintenance Building update from the Ad Hoc Committee
• Main St Improvement Project update

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will receive an update on the accessibility ordinance and hear from a Pathlight speaker. The body will also discuss ideas for the World Disability Day event on December 3 and address the need for new members.

• Accessibility ordinance update from CC Gomez
• Presentation by Pathlight speaker Leslie Tane
• Planning for World Disability Day event (Dec 3)
• Discussion on recruiting new members

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from its previous meeting and hear a communication from the mayor. It will receive quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and discuss an external audit. The committee will also conduct the charter‑required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees.

• Approval of minutes from past meeting
• Mayor’s communication
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Discussion regarding external audit
• Charter‑required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to discuss potential Farmland of Local Importance Designations for Easthampton. The body will also review a PFAS resource document and action items within the Easthampton Climate Action Plan.

• Potential Farmland of Local Importance Designation for Easthampton
• PFAS resource document discussion
• Easthampton Climate Action Plan action items
• BEES Committee Report
• Town Farm lodging house update

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The City Council Public Safety Committee will receive a quarterly report and discuss ongoing business. The committee is reviewing traffic rules and orders for updates and discussing roadway and pedestrian safety items.

• Public Safety Quarterly Report
• Review of Traffic Rules & Orders
• Roadway, infrastructure and pedestrian safety items
• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report

Housing Authority

The Commissioners of the Easthampton Housing Authority will meet to discuss the FY2025 State Annual Plan and hold a public hearing for resident and public comment. The board will also review financial reports and a previous audit.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-09-05 for the FY2025 State Annual Plan
• Review of FY2023 AUP Audit by Thomas Flaherty
• Approval of warrant for August 2, 2024 to September 6, 2024
• Acceptance of Treasurer’s and Income and Expense Reports for July 31, 2024

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on the septic permit denial for 48 Clapp Street. The meeting also includes routine updates from the health agent, social services, public health nurse, and the Healthy Youth Coalition, as well as a welcome to a new board member and approval of the July 10 minutes.

• Septic hearing for 48 Clapp St concerning the denial of a permit
• Approval of meeting minutes from 7/10/24
• Health Agent update on Brian Chapdelaine’s return
• Social Services update from the community social worker
• Public Health Nurse monthly update and upcoming vaccine clinics

School Committee

The School Committee will review back-to-school updates and the status of the superintendent search. The body will vote on accounts payable and payroll authorizations from August 22, 2024.

• Accounts Payable authorization for payment dated 8/22/2024: $221,817.02
• School Payroll dated 8/22/2024: $389,668.94
• Superintendent Search Update
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee will review programming updates for the Art Walk and Porchfest, discuss the Cottage Street project, and plan for a 20th anniversary year.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Programming updates for Art Walk and Porchfest
• Easthampton Futures Project public sharing
• Cottage Street discussion and ECA letter
• Planning for 20th Anniversary Year

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider eight mayoral appointments to various city boards and commissions. Members will also discuss the appointment review process and recruitment for board vacancies.

• Appointment of Bonnie McLoud to Commission on Disability
• Appointment of Peter Follett to Easthampton City Arts
• Appointments of Patricia Coon and Amelia Enright to Main Street Cemetery Committee
• Appointments of James Johnson and Charles Cambra to Veterans Council
• Appointment of Timothy Garceau to Zoning Board of Appeals

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining and strategy sessions. These discussions involve the E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit.

• Collective bargaining sessions with E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit
• Strategy discussions regarding collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit

Conservation Commission

The Easthampton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a notice of intent filed by Berkshire Design Group for a new housing development at 385 Main Street. It will also consider a resource area delineation request for Holly Circle and Crestview Drive and review certificates of compliance for a large‑scale solar project at 232 Park Street. The meeting includes enforcement actions, updates on open‑space projects, and a discussion of the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for new housing development at 385 Main Street (Map: 154, Lot: 32-1)
• Public hearing: Abbreviated notice of resource area delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive (Map: 166, Lots 75‑80, 83‑89; Map: 171, Lots 14‑1, 14‑2, 15‑22, 25‑29)
• Certificate of compliance request for Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street (MassDEP File #151-293)
• Enforcement actions for properties at 37 South Street, 476 East Street, 93 Northampton Street Rear, and 69/73 Loudville Road
• Discussion of the Wetlands Ordinance

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review updates on several public art projects, including confirming dates and logistics for the Pine Street mural refurbishment. They will discuss plans for a October 5 unveiling event and consider merchandise options. Additional items include a floating sculpture event, repairs to the Center of the Universe sculpture, and website updates for Mill Side Park and boardwalk sculptures.

• Confirm schedule dates, press outreach, and crew for Pine Street mural refurbishment
• Plan unveiling event for October 5
• Discuss merchandise for public art projects
• Review repair cost and plan for Center of the Universe sculpture
• Update website page to include Mill Side Park & boardwalk sculptures

Veteran's Council

The Easthampton Veterans Council will meet to conduct old and new business. The primary focus of the meeting is the nomination and voting for the Veteran of the Year and Americanization Awards.

• Nomination and vote on Veteran of the Year
• Nomination and vote on Americanization Awards

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding a property at 14 Norton St. The board is considering a special permit for the construction of a new garage to replace a preexisting-nonconforming garage.

• Public hearing for Grayson DeWitt & Lora Fisher-DeWitt regarding a special permit for a new garage at 14 Norton St

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign motor vehicle abatement approvals and denials. The board will also enter an executive session to approve minutes and review real estate abatements.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatement denials
• Executive session for real estate abatements

School Committee

The meeting will consider a series of motions to approve school payroll and accounts payable payments for dates in May, June, July, and August, each with specific dollar amounts. Additional items include approving a donation of plants for the EHS graduation stage, moving the Computer Use Policy to the subcommittee for review, and changing the payroll warrant signatory. The committee will also receive updates on handbook changes, finance, personnel, and subcommittee reports.

• Approve donation of plants for the EHS graduation stage from Carolyn Sheil of Sheil Farm
• Approve Accounts Payable authorization for payment dated 5/30/2024 in the amount of $200.00
• Approve School Payroll dated 5/30/2024 in the amount of $640,611.88
• Motion to change payroll warrant signatory from Eric Guyette to ___
• Motion to move Computer Use Policy to subcommittee for review

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will convene an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit. The meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2024, at Easthampton High School.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Support Unit
• Meeting location: Easthampton High School, 70 Williston Avenue

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will confirm the meeting recording, take public concerns, and hold several public hearings, including a notice of intent for a new housing development at 385 Main Street. It will also review certificates of compliance for a large‑scale solar project at 232 Park Street and a new school building at 200 Park Street. Additional agenda items cover enforcement actions, open‑space updates, and compliance updates on various active projects before adjourning.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for new housing development at 385 Main Street (MassDEP File #: 151-0330)
• Public hearing: Resource Area Delineation for Crown Meadow Corporation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive (Map 166, Lots 75‑80, 83‑89; MassDEP File #: 151-0327)
• Certificate of Compliance request for Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street (large‑scale solar project, MassDEP File #: 151-293)
• Certificate of Compliance request for Easthampton School Committee new school building at 200 Park Street (MassDEP File #: 151-305)
• Enforcement actions including B. Gawle at 37 South Street (EO‑2013‑001)

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will meet to discuss a draft memo intended for the City Council regarding zoning amendments. The body will also vote to approve meeting notes from June.

• Review of draft memo for City Council regarding zoning amendments
• Approval of June meeting notes

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss dog park designs for Nonotuck Park, review summer programming, and address FY25 budget items. The agenda also includes updates on the pool, park facilities, and a memorial bench request.

• Dog Park Designs for Nonotuck Park
• FY25 Budgets
• Pool Update
• Memorial Bench Request
• Maintenance Building update

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will consider two zoning ordinance amendment proposals: one to change the temporary election signage rules in Section 10.096(b) and another to revise the language about “verification by a surveyor” in Section 8.52b. The committee will also hear a request for a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge or fertilizer in Easthampton. The meeting includes routine items such as a call to order, approval of prior minutes, and public speak time.

• Amendment proposal to Sec. 10.096(b) of the sign ordinance concerning temporary election signage
• Amendment proposal to Sec. 8.52b to modify the phrase “verification by a surveyor”
• Request for a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge/fertilizer in the city

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing for Tasty Top Development, LLC regarding a modification to a special permit that would allow infrastructure site work to begin before the MassDOT permit process is complete.

• Tasty Top Development, LLC special permit modification for 93, 95, 97 Northampton Street
• Request to begin infrastructure site work before MassDOT permit completion
• Hybrid meeting held at 50 Payson Ave and via Google Meet

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding a specific permit request. The board will discuss a request from Distant Pour for a one-day special permit.

• Public hearing for Distant Pour seeking a special one-day permit for the 9/6 BankESB Employee Picnic

Housing Authority

The Commissioners of the Easthampton Housing Authority will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and financial documents. The session includes a report from the Local Tenant Organization and the Executive Director.

• Approval of July 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of warrant for July 4, 2024 to August 2, 2024
• Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report for June 30, 2024
• Acceptance of Income and Expense Report for June 30, 2024
• Acceptance of Quarterly Financials prepared by Fee Accountant

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee will meet to review updates on current arts programming and the Easthampton Cultural Council. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding Cottage Street and plan future projects.

• Programming updates for Art Walk, ECA Invitational, and Porch Fest
• Discussion regarding Cottage Street
• Planning for Easthampton Futures Project Share
• Planning for 20th Anniversary Year
• Awe Studio Residency discussion

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will review updates to the accessibility ordinance and accessible trails. The meeting includes a presentation on the Police-Blue Envelope Autism Program and planning for a World Disability Day event on December 3.

• Police-Blue Envelope Autism Program presentation
• Accessibility ordinance update
• Accessible trails update
• World Disability Day event planning (Dec 3)
• Recruitment of new commission members

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The Easthampton Public Art Subcommittee will discuss updates on several art installations, including the Pine Street mural refurbishment and the Easthampton Storyscape. The main decision will be to determine the committee’s next priorities for activating the Manhan Bike Trail with public art and Union Street sculptures. Additional items include a new planning department employee joining the committee and updates to the website and park sculptures.

• Schedule and press details for Pine Street mural refurbishment
• Status of vent installation and edge filing for Easthampton Storyscape
• Decision on next priorities for Manhan Bike Trail public art and Union Street sculptures
• Addition of a Planning Department employee to the subcommittee
• Website update to add Mill Side Park and boardwalk sculptures

City Council

The Easthampton City Council meeting will conduct routine business such as roll call, swearing in two new firefighters, and approving recent minutes. Public hearings will consider an ordinance amendment to create two new city staff positions—a Sustainability Coordinator (Grade E) and a Staff Engineer (Grade F). Additional items include a supplemental appropriation for invasive plant removal and proposed changes to the city’s sign and surveyor zoning ordinances.

• Ordinance amendment to add a Sustainability Coordinator (Grade E) and Staff Engineer (Grade F) positions.
• Supplemental appropriation of $33,051 for invasive plant removal on Lathrop Community land.
• Zoning ordinance amendment to modify temporary election signage rules (Sec. 10.096(b)).
• Zoning ordinance amendment to change language on “verification by a surveyor” (Sec. 8.52b).
• Resolution in support of Easthampton Parks and Recreation.

Housing Authority

The August regular meeting of the Easthampton Housing Authority Commissioners was scheduled to discuss financial reports and meeting minutes. However, the agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled.

Licensing Board

The Easthampton Licensing Board will open the meeting, allocate public speak time, and approve the July 2024 meeting minutes. It will then consider public hearing requests for extensions of premises and one‑day special events from several local businesses and organizations. The board will set the next meeting for September 17, 2024.

• Fort Hill – extension of premises (continued from July)
• Local Burger – extension of premises (continued from July)
• Abandoned Building – special one‑day Arcadia Folk Fest on 8/24
• Rotary Club – special one‑day Annual Lobster Bake on 9/7
• Easthampton Rod and Gun – special event 9/13‑9/15

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included items such as the approval of July minutes, programming updates for the Art Walk and Porch Fest, and a discussion on Cottage Street.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Programming updates: Art Walk, ECA Invitational, Porch Fest
• Cottage Street discussion
• Future programming: Easthampton Futures Project, 20th Anniversary, Awe Studio Residency

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider four new mayoral appointments to various city boards. Members will also discuss the appointment review process and board vacancy recruitment.

• Mayoral appointment of Leslie Horner Button to Council on Aging
• Mayoral appointment of Leslie Tane to Commission on Disability
• Mayoral appointment of Dave DelVecchio to EDIC
• Mayoral appointment of Steven Coughlin to Board of Health

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee will meet to review old business. Discussions include pond treatment and shoreline stabilization.

• Barley Straw project
• Shoreline Stabilization
• Annual Treatment
• Bingo
• Apparel

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign motor vehicle abatements, commitments, and recommitments. The session includes an update from the Principal Assessor and an executive session regarding real estate abatements for Appellate Tax Board hearings.

• Review and signing of end-of-month motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of Motor Vehicle Commitment 2024-4
• Review and signing of motor vehicle recommitments
• Executive session to discuss appending real estate abatements for Appellate Tax Board hearings

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will hold a public hearing to consider requests from three establishments—Gigantic, Fort Hill, and Local Easthampton—for extensions to their outdoor premises licenses. The meeting will be held remotely on July 23, 2024.

• Public hearing for Gigantic outdoor premises extension
• Public hearing for Fort Hill outdoor premises extension
• Public hearing for Local Easthampton outdoor premises extension

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The Manhan Rail Trail Committee will approve the minutes from its June 24, 2024 meeting and allocate time for public comments. It will discuss a request to support finishing the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail and a memorial bench request. The committee will also receive updates on trail maintenance, a trail map project, a state recreational trails grant, a snake sighting on the bike path, and a memorial rock dedication. Upcoming events will be noted, and the date of the next meeting is to be determined.

• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Request to support finishing the Mass. Central Rail Trail
• Memorial bench request received
• Trail maintenance updates
• MA Recreational Trails grant award

BEES Committee

The BEES Committee will hold a public meeting on July 16, 2024 to discuss a range of environmental and community topics. Items include a plant swap presentation, a Cultural Chaos after‑action report, volunteer event approvals, a lawn‑removal partnership with the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District, and a review of the Easthampton Climate Action Plan. The committee will also consider updates to the city plant list, tree organization roles, and communication methods. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Plant Swap presentation by Councilor Tamara Smith
• Cultural Chaos After Action Report
• Volunteer Events – approval by Manhan and DPW
• Lawn removal partnership with Hampden Hampshire Conservation District
• Review of the Easthampton Climate Action Plan

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a request for immediate consideration regarding end-of-fiscal-year fund transfers. The proposal involves moving money from the Police Incentive & Reserve Fund to other city departments.

• Transfer of $128,185.00 from Police Incentive & Reserve Fund to various city departments

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet to review its constitution, bylaws, and mission statement. The meeting also includes discussions on application procedures, rules regarding loss of office due to absence, and the restoration of veteran plaques.

• Constitution and Bylaws Review
• Mission Statement review
• Application Procedure discussion
• Loss of Office Due to Excessive Absence discussion
• Discussion on Restoration of Veteran Plaques

Easthampton Community Garden

The committee will review financial reports including May purchase orders and the budget. Discussion topics include compost operations, path maintenance, and potential website funding.

• Treasurer's report and endorsement of May purchase orders
• Compost Operations Report: Budget and Plan
• Discussion regarding room in budget for a website
• Review of banned plants: Grasses and Dog policy

Commission on Disability

The Commission will hear from a speaker regarding the Blue Envelope Autism Program. Members will also discuss accessible trails, recruitment needs, and an update on the accessibility ordinance.

• Blue Envelope Autism Program presentation
• Accessibility ordinance update by CC Gomez
• Discussion of Meg Accessible trails
• Recruitment of new members
• World Disability Day planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a continued request from Grayson DeWitt and Lora Fisher-DeWitt. The applicants are seeking a special permit to construct a new garage where a preexisting-nonconforming garage currently exists.

• Special permit hearing for 14 Norton St (Map 152 lot 28)

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review updates on the Easthampton Storyscape and Emerald Place project. Members will also discuss new business regarding the Pine Street mural, Manhan Bike Trail sculptures, and Center of the Universe repairs.

• Easthampton Storyscape update
• Emerald Place project update
• Pine Street mural refurbishing discussion
• Manhan Bike Trail and Union Street sculptures priority decision
• Center of the Universe cleaning and base repair

Board of Health

The Easthampton Board of Health will meet remotely on July 10, 2024, to approve June meeting minutes and hear a Pride tobacco violation case. Members will also receive updates from city health staff and community partners regarding pool inspections, housing complaints, overdose prevention resources, and youth tobacco education programs. These items affect residents through local safety inspections, complaint tracking, and public health initiatives.

• Pride Tobacco Violation Hearing
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Mayor’s Office update on Health Director position posting and Board member vacancy search
• Social Services update on August 26, 2024 overdose awareness vigil
• Healthy Youth Coalition updates on Battle of the Bands, tobacco education, and Kratom

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a $299,023.00 supplemental appropriation for the Department of Public Works. The council is also reviewing the September 3, 2024, State Primary warrant and the re-appointment of the Clerk to the City Council.

• $299,023.00 supplemental appropriation for DPW aerator equipment repair/replacement
• September 3, 2024, State Primary warrant approval
• Re-appointment of Barbara L. LaBombard as Clerk to the City Council
• Proposed ordinance amendment to add Sustainability Coordinator and Staff Engineer positions

Housing Authority

The Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and administrative business. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing recent income and expense reports.

• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of warrant for June 8, 2024 to July 3, 2024
• Acceptance of May 31, 2024 Treasurer’s Report
• Acceptance of May 31, 2024 Income and Expense Report
• Report of the Executive Director

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct a discussion regarding the Superintendent evaluation. The committee is also scheduled to vote on the Interim Superintendent contract.

• Superintendent Evaluation discussion
• Vote on Interim Superintendent contract
• Executive Session for strategy or contract negotiations with Interim Superintendent

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a work session to discuss several district matters. Discussion topics include the School Improvement Plan, School Councils, and updates regarding district transportation planning.

• School Improvement Plan discussion
• School Councils discussion
• Policy and District Implementation discussion
• District Transportation Planning updates

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review meeting minutes from May and June 2024. The agenda includes discussions on licensing policy, advertising guidelines for abutters, and various public hearings regarding premises extensions and license transfers.

• Gigantic seeking extension of outdoor premises
• Fort Hill seeking extension of premises and SODs for August and September Cruise Nights
• Local Easthampton seeking extension of outdoor premises and annual entertainment
• Knights of Columbus/Our Lady of the Valley seeking special one day for annual August event
• East Hampton Mission Taco Inc seeking transfer of license from MC Taco LLC

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to subdivide land at 163 Main St into two lots. The board will also hear a request from Tasty Top Development, LLC to modify an existing special permit for work at 93, 95, and 97 Northampton Street.

• Subdivision of 163 Main St into one .85-acre lot and one 8.72-acre non-buildable lot
• Special permit modification for Tasty Top Development, LLC at 93, 95, 97 Northampton Street

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several compliance updates for active projects and enforcement actions. The agenda includes a continued public hearing regarding resource area delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive.

• Continued Public Hearing: Resource Area Delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive
• Certificate of Compliance: Pump house demolition near Lower Millpond
• Certificate of Compliance: Easthampton Park Solar 1, LLC at 232 Park Street
• Enforcement Actions: Multiple properties including 37 South Street and 476 East Street
• Compliance Updates: Various projects including Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment and new school building at 200 Park Street

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review the Spring Programming Report and discuss Easthampton Porch Fest. Members will also receive an update on the Easthampton Cultural Council and discuss Cottage Street.

• Spring Programming Report (Art Walk, Poetry Month, Public Art Events, Cultural Chaos)
• Easthampton Porch Fest
• Easthampton Cultural Council Update
• Cottage Street Discussion
• Future Programming/20th Anniversary Year

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee was scheduled to meet on June 26, 2024, to discuss various items including the Barley Straw project and shoreline stabilization. However, the meeting has been cancelled.

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will consider a $299,023.00 supplemental appropriation for DPW energy grant match funding. Discussion also includes quarterly fiscal reports and a charter-required review of salaries.

• $299,023.00 supplemental appropriation for DPW energy grant match funding
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit for a new garage at 14 Norton St. The board will also review a comprehensive permit for 87 affordable rental units at 385 and 391 Main St.

• Special permit for a new garage at 14 Norton St
• Comprehensive permit for 87 new and rehabbed affordable rental units at 385 and 391 Main St
• Proposed construction of 3 new buildings on 55.54 acres at 385 & 391 Main St

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions and strategy with the E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit. The meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2024, at Easthampton High School.

• Collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit
• Strategy sessions regarding collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit

Contributory Retirement Board

The Board will review the FY 2025 operational budget and the January 1, 2024 actuarial valuation. Discussion includes approving new members, processing deduction refunds, and authorizing travel for upcoming conferences.

• Approval of FY 2025 Operational Budget
• Actuarial Valuation - January 1, 2024 (PERAC)
• New member approvals: William Hogan and Nicole Romero
• Refund of deductions for Christel Wilmot and Ralph Anderson
• Travel approval for MACRS Fall Conference and Emerging Issues conference

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several financial transfers, including supplemental appropriations for legal costs and stabilization funds. The agenda also includes proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding fuel-efficient vehicles, energy codes, and parking restrictions on Main and Union Streets.

• $48,719.95 transfer to the PEG Access Account
• $25,000 supplemental appropriation for FY '24 legal costs
• $1,300,000.00 transfer to General and Capital Stabilization Funds
• Amendment to Chapter 2, Sec. 2-6 regarding fuel efficient vehicle purchases
• Amendment to Appendix A regarding parking on Main and Union Streets

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to subdivide 163 Main Street into two lots. The board will also hear a request from Tasty Top Development, LLC to modify an existing special permit for work at 93, 95, and 97 Northampton Street.

• Subdivision of 163 Main St into one .85-acre lot and one 8.72-acre non-buildable lot
• Special permit modification for Tasty Top Development, LLC at 93, 95, 97 Northampton Street

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY24/FY25 budgets and various park facility updates. Discussion topics include the pool, spray park improvements via a PARC grant, and summer programming.

• FY24/FY25 Budgets
• Pool Update
• Spray Park Improvements (PARC Grant)
• Summer Programming
• Park Facilities

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will review trail maintenance updates and a report regarding the June 8th Cultural Chaos bike valet. Discussion includes an update on a map project with Northampton and a contribution toward a Rec. Trails grant match.

• BEES Committee invasive plant removal
• Northampton map project update
• Rec. Trails grant matching contribution
• Peter’s memorial rock update

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several compliance updates for active projects and enforcement actions. The agenda includes a continued public hearing regarding resource area delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive.

• Resource Area Delineation: Crown Meadow Corporation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive (Continued to 8/26/2024)
• Certificate of Compliance: Pump house demolition adjacent to Lower Millpond
• Certificate of Compliance: Housing development Unit 2 at Map 147, Lot 1.002
• Enforcement Actions: Five separate properties including 37 South Street and 476 East Street
• Compliance Updates: Projects including Pleasant Street Mills, Lathrop Community, and various solar projects

Community Preservation Act Committee

The committee will review administrative items including account balances and open projects. Discussion continues regarding invasive species management and removal at the Lathrop Communities - Easthampton Campus.

• Lathrop Communities - Easthampton Campus: invasive species management and removal

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The partnership will review meeting notes from April and May. Discussion includes a review of current zoning and potential zoning amendments.

• Review of current zoning and potential amendments
• Upcoming ZBA meeting for 385 Main Street on June 26th

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review a statewide guide to prepare for upcoming summer training sessions. The meeting also includes updates on the Highland Valley report, staffing, transportation, and an ad hoc building committee.

• Review of COA Board statewide guide
• Highland Valley Report
• Director's Report on Transportation and Staffing
• Ad hoc building committee update
• Membership discussion regarding Joe Banas, Leslie Button, and the chairperson role

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Council will review May meeting minutes and provide updates on 2024 grantees. Discussion topics include financial processes, Easthampton City Arts updates, and survey planning for community input.

• Review of 2024 grantee updates
• Financial update regarding accounts and plaque costs
• Planning for social media surveys and community input meetings
• Discussion of website updates and a new logo

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign various tax-related documents including motor vehicle abatements and reimbursements. The meeting includes an executive session regarding real estate abatements for Appellate Tax Board hearings.

• Motor Vehicle Abatements End of Month
• Motor Vehicle Recommitment 2019
• FY2024 MDM-1 Adjusted Reimbursement
• FY2025 Real Estate, Community Preservation Act & Personal Property Warrants
• Real Estate Abatements for Appellate Tax Board Hearings

Development & Industrial Commission

The scheduled meeting for June 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2024, at 4 p.m.

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider a mayoral appointment for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members will also review vacancy recruitment and the appointment process.

• Mayoral appointment: Josh Rosenblatt, Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires Dec. 31, 2025)

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will review progress on the Easthampton Climate Action Plan and discuss municipal aggregation. Members are also reviewing a Heat Pump Pilot Program RFP and discussing school bus electrification.

• Easthampton Climate Action Plan progress update
• Municipal Aggregation public hearing scheduled for June 24
• Heat Pump Pilot Program RFP review process
• Green Communities & Climate Leader Communities 2024 Grant Proposal
• Community Solar Partnership with SunWealth

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review several public hearing items including annual entertainment licenses and one-day special permits. Discussions include continued items regarding outdoor service guidance for Fort Hill and Gigantic.

• Jupiter Club: Annual entertainment license
• The Beer Guy: One day special permit for June 20 picnic at Nonotuck
• Fort Hill: Six one-day special permits for Cruise Nights
• Gigantic: Outdoor alcohol service (continued from May)
• City Space: Three one-day special permits for a concert series

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The Rules & Government Relations Committee will review the approval of past meeting minutes and continue business regarding a request for a Special Act. This special act would implement multi-winner ranked choice voting.

• Request Special Act to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting

Commission on Disability

The Commission will meet to discuss an accessibility ordinance update and potential ideas for World Disability Day. The agenda includes presentations from the RMV, a police representative regarding the Autism Program, and a finance Q&A with Mayor La Chapelle.

• Accessibility ordinance update by Owen Zaret
• Autism Program discussion with police representative
• Finance Q&A with Mayor La Chapelle
• RMV presentation
• World Disability Day ideas

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet on June 12, 2024, at the Public Safety Complex. The primary item for discussion is the election of council officers.

• Election of officers

Cultural District Subcommittee

The committee will meet to approve minutes and conduct a discussion regarding the Cultural Chaos Wrap Up. No other specific business or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Cultural Chaos Wrap Up Discussion

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several financial actions including a $1.3 million transfer from Free Cash to General and Capital Stabilization. The meeting also includes reviews of quarterly fiscal reports and required salary reviews for elected officials.

• $48,719.95 interdepartmental transfer to the PEG Access Account
• $25,000.00 supplemental appropriation for FY ’24 legal costs
• $1,300,000.00 transfer from Free Cash to General and Capital Stabilization
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on Dennis LaCourse as agent. The meeting includes updates on pool and camp inspections, housing complaints, and mobile food truck permits. Members will also discuss recent tobacco violations at Pride and Valley Farms.

• Vote to appoint Dennis LaCourse as agent of the Board of Health
• Discussion of tobacco violations at Pride and Valley Farms
• Update on upcoming overdose awareness vigil on August 26, 2024
• Update on upcoming Battle of the Bands on July 20, 2024

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss continuing business regarding a request for a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge or fertilizer in Easthampton. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and public speak time.

• Request for temporary moratorium on use of sewage sludge/fertilizer

Agricultural Commission

The commission will review the impact of a proposal to sell Town Farm land for a 75-apartment development. Members will also receive a report regarding a PFAS complaint on Clark Lane.

• Update on proposal to sell Town Farm land for 75 apartments
• Resolution of Clark Lane complaint regarding PFAS on farm land
• BEES Committee Report
• Update on AgCom bank account

Housing Authority

The Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the format and detail level of monthly minutes.

• Approval of May 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of April 9, 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of monthly minute format and amount of details
• Approval of Warrant for May 10, 2024 to June 7, 2024
• Acceptance of April 30, 2024 Treasurer’s Report and Income and Expense Report

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will discuss a land disposition and development agreement regarding Maple, Pepin, and Center Schools. The meeting includes a call to order, approval of past minutes, and public speaking.

• Land disposition & development agreement for Maple, Pepin and Center Schools

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a hybrid meeting including updates on finance, personnel, and the superintendent search. Action items include approving minutes from the May 21, 2024, executive session and the June 3, 2024, work session.

• Presentation by Easthampton Healthy Youth Coalition
• Approval of May 21, 2024, executive session minutes
• Approval of June 3, 2024, work session meeting
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the EEA Teacher and Support Units

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review various annual and one-day special licenses. The meeting includes discussions on abutter advertising guidelines and licensing policy edits.

• Jupiter Club: annual entertainment license
• The Beer Guy: one day special license for June 20 at Nonotuck
• Fort Hill: six one-day special licenses for Cruise Nights
• Gigantic: outdoor alcohol service application
• City Space: three one-day special licenses for a concert series

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in an executive session to discuss collective bargaining. The session involves the E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit.

• Collective bargaining sessions with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit
• Strategy discussions regarding collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review continued public hearings regarding bank stabilization on Emerald Place and a resource area delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive. The agenda also includes reviews of certificates of compliance, enforcement actions, and updates on various active projects.

• Public Hearing: Bank stabilization and stormwater management on Emerald Place
• Public Hearing: Resource Area Delineation at Holly Circle and Crestview Drive
• Certificate of Compliance: Pump house demolition adjacent to Lower Millpond
• Enforcement Actions: Five separate property enforcement matters
• Compliance Updates: 17 active projects including solar, housing, and school construction

Easthampton Community Garden

The committee will review the agenda, accept minutes, and receive reports regarding operations, maintenance, and donations. Discussion topics include budget room for a website, plant policies, and a possible workday on June 8th.

• Review of May purchase orders
• Budget report and project overview
• Discussion of budget room for a website
• Discussion of grass and dog policy regarding banned plants
• Possible work day on Saturday, June 8th

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Easthampton Cultural District Committee will meet on June 5, 2024, for a routine session focused on discussion rather than binding decisions. The agenda lists administrative housekeeping and topics related to an event called Cultural Chaos, vendor coordination, and resident communication. No contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Discussion on Cultural Chaos event planning
• Coordination of vendor and community table numbers
• Drafting letters to residents
• New business items

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review updates on the Have a Heart for Public Art fundraiser and the Cottage Street installation. New business includes discussions regarding the Pine Street mural, the Manhan Bike Trail, and the Center of the Universe.

• Cottage Street Installation Ceremony safety and humidity monitoring
• Pine Street mural refurbishing
• Activating the Manhan Bike Trail with Public Art
• Center of the Universe cleaning and base repair

City Council

The Easthampton City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2025 municipal operating budget. The agenda also includes several supplemental appropriations for various city departments and accounts.

• FY 2025 Municipal Budget public hearing
• $287,000.00 for Federal Homeland Security Grants matching
• $200,000.00 for FY ’24 snow and ice removal budget shortfall
• $364,000.00 for WWTP expenses
• $147,000.00 to cover city electricity account deficit

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will hold a work session to discuss student transportation logistics and review materials for the superintendent search. Work sessions are structured for discussion and information sharing rather than formal votes. These topics affect daily school commutes and long-term district leadership planning.

• Discussion of student transportation logistics
• Review of superintendent search materials
• Public comment period scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
• Meeting location listed as Conference Room, 50 Payson Ave
• Interim Superintendent Maureen Binienda named in header

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review the April meeting minutes and receive updates on various programming initiatives. Discussion topics include the Easthampton Cultural Council and the capacity of the ECA.

• Programming updates for Art Walk, Public Art, Cultural Chaos, and Easthampton Porch Fest
• Easthampton Cultural Council update
• Discussion regarding ECA Capacity

BEES Committee

The BEES Committee will review city plant lists, invasive removal reports, and tree replacement program updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding ordinance updates and volunteer administration.

• City Plant List discussion
• Easthampton Cleanup Day Invasive Removal Report
• Pascommuck Plant Sale Tabling Report
• Tree Replacement Program Updates
• Ordinance Updates

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider several new mayoral appointments for various city boards and committees. The agenda also includes the re-appointment of the City Council President to the Licensing Board.

• Carol Smith: Charity Funds Committee (expires Dec. 31, 2026)
• Paul Davis: Nashawannuck Pond Committee (expires Dec. 31, 2024)
• Chelsea Balzer: Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership (expires Dec. 31, 2026)
• Stephen Desaulniers: City Council President re-appointment to Licensing Board (expires June 3, 2030)

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a work session regarding the MASC Superintendent Search Process. Discussion includes the search committee and promotional materials for the search.

• Discussion of MASC Superintendent Search Process
• Review of search committee and promotional materials

Community Preservation Act Committee

The committee will review administrative items including account balances and open projects. Discussion includes invasive species management at the Lathrop Communities Easthampton Campus and an update to CPA Rules & Regulations regarding the application cycle.

• Lathrop Communities - Easthampton Campus: invasive species management and removal
• Update to CPA Rules & Regulations regarding application cycle

Cultural District Subcommittee

The committee will discuss items related to Cultural Chaos. The meeting also includes updates regarding signage, lawn signs, banners, and marketing.

• Cultural Chaos discussion items
• Signage, lawn signs, banners & marketing updates

Contributory Retirement Board

The Board will review minutes from April 23, 2024, and consider the FY 2025 operational budget. Discussion includes retirement intents, member transfers, and various administrative approvals.

• Approval of April 2024 trial balance
• Approval of Warrant # 5
• Review of FY 2025 Operational Budget
• Intent to retire: William Heron, DPW WW Department
• Transfer of deductions for Karla Morris, Anne Talley, Mark Page, and Meaghan Hall

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The committee will discuss several ongoing projects and items of business. Topics include the Barley Straw project, shoreline stabilization, and annual treatment.

• Barley Straw project
• Shoreline Stabilization
• Annual Treatment
• Bingo
• Apparel

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive permit request from The Community Builders. The proposal involves creating 87 new units and rehabilitating 40 existing affordable rental units on 55.54 acres.

• Public hearing for 385 and 391 Main St via The Community Builders
• Proposal for 87 new and 40 rehabbed affordable rental units
• Development of 3 new buildings on 55.54 acres

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss various updates and take several action items. The agenda includes a French Exchange Program update and discussions regarding subcommittee reports.

• Motion to approve the School Payroll dated 5/16/2024 in the amount of $590,139.09
• Motion to approve the Accounts Payable authorization for payment dated 5/16/2024 in the amount of $395,681.88
• Motion to approve the School Committee Regular Session minutes of April 23, 2024
• Motion to approve Executive Session minutes from several dates between February and May 2024

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will meet on May 23, 2024, to review draft letters of support for city applications related to Ferry and Northampton Streets. Members will also discuss advocacy strategies ahead of a May 29 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding 385 Main Steet. Additionally, the group plans to continue reviewing current zoning rules and potential amendments.

• Review draft letters of support for city applications on Ferry and Northampton Streets
• Discuss advocacy strategy for the May 29 ZBA hearing at 385 Main Steet
• Continue discussion of potential zoning amendments and current zoning review
• Approve April meeting notes and hold public speak until 6:15 p.m.

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will discuss 'Cultural Chaos' items and receive updates on signage, lawn signs, banners, and marketing. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes.

• Updates on signage, lawn signs, banners, and marketing
• Discussion of cultural chaos items

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss potential locations for a new dog park and skate park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the pool project and summer programming.

• Potential locations for a dog park
• Potential locations for a skate park
• Pool project discussion
• Summer programming discussion

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several interdepartmental transfers and supplemental appropriations to address various budget deficits. The meeting also includes a request to establish an Opioid Settlement Revolving Account and reviews of the FY 2025 Municipal Budget.

• Request to establish an Opioid Settlement Revolving Account
• $364,000.00 for WWTP expenses (sludge disposal, electric costs, chemicals)
• $287,000.00 for Federal Homeland Security Grants matching amounts
• $200,000.00 for FY ’24 snow and ice removal budget shortfall
• $147,000.00 to cover a deficit in the city electricity accounts

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The committee will review several items of continuing business including energy codes and municipal vehicle fuel efficiency. The agenda also includes a request regarding the use of sewage sludge or fertilizer in Easthampton.

• Review of Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
• Request for temporary moratorium on use of sewage sludge/fertilizer
• Amendment to Sec. 2-6 regarding purchase of fuel efficient vehicles for municipal use

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will receive updates on a parking lot and sign project. The meeting includes discussions regarding city-wide digital equity and internet access for older adults. The board will also review a state guide for the COA.

• Parking lot and sign project progress update
• City-wide digital equity project discussion
• Internet access needs for older adults
• Review of COA Board state guide
• General Fund Financial Report

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Council will review April meeting minutes and provide updates on 2024 grantees. Discussion topics include planning for Cultural Chaos and survey logistics.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• 2024 grantee updates and liaison logistics
• Cultural Chaos planning and logistics
• Survey planning
• Easthampton City Arts update

Board of Assessors

The Board will review end-of-month motor vehicle abatements and 2019 motor vehicle recommitments. They will also review Fiscal Year 2024 MDM-1 and MVE reimbursements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss appending real estate abatements for Appellate Tax Board hearings.

• Review of end-of-month motor vehicle abatements
• Review of 2019 motor vehicle recommitments
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 MDM-1 & MVE reimbursements
• Executive session regarding real estate abatements for Appellate Tax Board hearings

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions and strategy discussions with the E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit.

• Collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a request for 282 Loudville to change townhouse designs from ranch style to cottage style. The applicant is seeking a determination on whether this change is minor or requires reopening the public hearing.

• Review of townhouse design changes at 282 Loudville

Development & Industrial Commission

The Easthampton Development & Industrial Commission will discuss planning department changes and new housing projects in the community. The meeting also includes an update on vacant storefronts and potential new commission members.

• Planning Department Changes
• New housing projects
• Vacant storefront update
• New member possibilities
• Approval of March meeting minutes

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will discuss trail maintenance, including mural repairs and garden upkeep. They will also receive an update on a map project with Northampton. The agenda notes there is no DPW budget for FY '25 trail maintenance.

• Trail maintenance updates, including mural repair and garden maintenance
• Update on the map project with Northampton
• Volunteer needs for the June 8 Cultural Chaos bike valet
• Note regarding no DPW budget for FY '25 trail maintenance

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a continued public hearing regarding bank stabilization on Emerald Place. The agenda also includes enforcement actions, open space updates, and compliance updates for several active development and maintenance projects.

• Public Hearing: Bank stabilization and stormwater management at Emerald Place
• Certificate of Compliance: Pump house demolition adjacent to Lower Millpond
• Enforcement Actions: Five separate properties including 37 South Street and 476 East Street
• Compliance Update: Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project (Tracts 1 and 2)
• Compliance Update: Large-scale solar projects at 232 Park Street and 50 Florence Road

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will review progress on the Easthampton Climate Action Plan and discuss municipal aggregation timelines. Discussions include a heat pump pilot program, school bus electrification, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Easthampton Climate Action Plan progress and public review
• Municipal Aggregation public hearing and DOER consultation
• Heat Pump Pilot Program RFP due May 24
• Green Communities & Climate Leader Communities grant proposals
• Community Solar Partnership with SunWealth

Community Preservation Act Committee

The committee will review administrative items including account balances and open projects. Discussion includes invasive species management at the Lathrop Communities Easthampton Campus and an update to CPA Rules & Regulations regarding the application cycle.

• Lathrop Communities - Easthampton Campus: invasive species management and removal
• CPA Rules & Regulations update regarding application cycle

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The Rules & Government Relations Committee will review the approval of past meeting minutes and continue business regarding a request for a Special Act to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting.

• Request Special Act to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting

Cultural District Subcommittee

The committee will discuss items related to Cultural Chaos and provide updates on signage, banners, and marketing. The meeting includes updates on volunteer sign-ups, band confirmations, and programming.

• Cultural Chaos discussion items
• Signage, lawn signs, banners & marketing updates
• Volunteer sign up update
• Ports Pottie confirmation
• Programming and band confirmations

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to hold public hearings regarding several supplemental appropriations for departments including Fire, Police, and IT. The agenda also includes various committee reports on municipal budgets, public safety, and appointments.

• $197,050.00 for Fire personnel services, medical, uniforms, equipment & education
• $312,479.75 for Police Personnel Services & Expenses
• $115,000.00 to purchase 2 Ford F-150 Hybrid Trucks
• $100,000.00 for Parsons & Ferry St. traffic & pedestrian improvements
• $600,000.00 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund

Veteran's Council

The meeting consists of routine procedural items including roll call and approval of minutes. The council will also receive a Treasurer's Report and discuss Memorial Day.

• Treasurer's Report
• Memorial Day discussion

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will conduct a site visit at Union and Main Streets before meeting to review traffic rules and orders. The committee is also reviewing amendments to parking prohibitions on certain streets and the Ordinance Review Committee's final report.

• Site visit at corner of Union and Main Streets
• Review of Traffic Rules & Orders
• Amendments to Sec. 1-25 regarding prohibited parking on certain streets
• Ordinance Review Committee's final report

Housing Authority

The Easthampton Housing Authority will meet on May 14, 2024, to review financial reports and meeting minutes. The board will also consider a low bid from Kent Brothers, LLC for parking improvements at Cliffview Manor.

• $214,900 bid from Kent Brothers, LLC for Cliffview Manor Parking Improvements
• Authorization of bad debt write-offs
• Approval of April 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of March 31, 2024 Treasurer’s and Income/Expense reports

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session. The meeting focuses on updates and strategy planning regarding ongoing contract negotiations with EEA.

• Contract negotiations with EEA

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss various updates including student activities and subcommittee reports. Action items include approving multiple payroll and accounts payable payments totaling over $1.5 million.

• Donation of items from Pioneer Valley Publishing Company
• Donations for the 2024 We the People program
• School Payroll dated 4/18/2024 in the amount of $593,350.48
• Accounts Payable authorization dated 4/18/2024 in the amount of $693,400.00
• School Payroll dated 5/2/2024 in the amount of $585,719.23

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider the mayoral appointment of Cyndy Sperry to the Easthampton City Arts board for a term ending December 31, 2026. The meeting also includes a review of the Mayor and City Council appointment process and vacancy recruitment.

• Mayoral appointment of Cyndy Sperry to Easthampton City Arts
• Review of Mayor and City Council appointment processes
• Board and committee vacancy review and recruitment

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a review of the FY 2025 budget for final votes. The meeting also includes a review of quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and required salary reviews for elected officials and appointed committees.

• FY 2025 Budget review and final budget votes
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will establish a process for ABCC applications regarding outdoor extensions of premises. The meeting includes several public hearings for one-day special event permits and a new wine and malt license application.

• Establishment of process/application for ABCC outdoor extension laws
• Gigantic: seeking outdoor alcohol service
• Unbroken Wings: seeking one day special permit for June 24
• Tiptop Wine Shop: seeking 14 one-day special permits for food truck Fridays
• Fort Hill: seeking 6 one-day special permits for Cruise Nights

School Committee - Policy Subcommittee

The School Policy Subcommittee will discuss several sections of the district's policy manual. Topics include educational philosophy, superintendent administration, and student safety protocols. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 26, 2024.

• Approval of April 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of educational philosophy and nondiscrimination policies
• Discussion of superintendent contract and evaluation procedures
• Review of safety programs including security cameras and emergency plans
• Discussion of staff security and domestic violence leave policies

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet to introduce new members and address recruitment needs. Discussion topics include updates to the accessibility ordinance and potential funding from the mayor.

• Accessibility ordinance update
• Fines for Accessible Placard parking
• CHD Barrier Free Recreation
• Recruitment of new members
• Possible funds from the mayor

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will discuss an easement amendment and letter of support for the 11 Ferry Street project. The committee will also consider a $100,000 supplemental appropriation for traffic and pedestrian improvements at Parsons and Ferry Streets.

• Amendment to easement and letter of support for 11 Ferry Street project
• $100,000 supplemental appropriation for Parsons & Ferry St. traffic and pedestrian improvements (legal costs, surveys & takings)

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will meet to review reports from the secretary and treasurer. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Memorial Day.

• Secretary’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Memorial Day discussion

Cultural District Subcommittee

The committee is discussing preparations for Cultural Chaos. Discussion topics include vendor placement, public safety, bike valet services, and marketing updates.

• Discussion of Cultural Chaos items
• Vendor, food, and community table placement
• Public safety and Bike Valet placement
• Pedal People update
• Signage, lawn signs, banners, and marketing updates

City Council - Finance Committee

The City Council Finance Committee will consider several supplemental appropriations for police, fire, and IT services. The committee will also discuss quarterly fiscal reports and the FY 2025 Municipal Budget.

• $312,479.75 for Police Personnel Services & Expenses
• $197,050.00 for Fire personnel services, medical, uniforms, equipment & education
• $60,500.00 for Ambulance overtime, supplies & tech. services
• $115,000.00 to purchase 2 Ford F-150 Hybrid Trucks
• $600,000.00 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet remotely to approve minutes from April 10, 2024. The agenda includes updates from the Mayor’s Office, Health Agent, Social Services, and the Healthy Youth Coalition.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 4/10/24
• Collaboration with Northampton Shared Services
• Mayor’s Office Update
• Health Agent Update
• Social Services update

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in an executive session to discuss labor relations. The meeting includes sessions for collective bargaining and strategy with the E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit.

• Collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit
• Strategy discussions regarding E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the FY 2025 budget regarding education and debt. The committee is also scheduled to discuss quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor, including a required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees.

• FY 2025 Budget review: Education
• FY 2025 Budget review: Debt & Interest
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Planning Board

The Planning Board is continuing a discussion regarding Clovercraft LLC, dba Ounce Club. The applicant is seeking a Special Permit to operate a cannabis retailer at 17 East St.

• Special Permit hearing for Clovercraft LLC, dba Ounce Club at 17 East St

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the FY 2025 budget for Public Works, Enterprise, and Cultural and Recreation. The committee is also scheduled to review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor, including a required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees.

• FY 2025 Budget review: Public Works
• FY 2025 Budget review: Enterprise
• FY 2025 Budget review: Cultural and Recreation
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the Superintendent position for the 2024-2025 term. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding strategy for contract negotiations with the E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit.

• Vote on posting the Superintendent position for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025
• Strategy planning for ongoing contract negotiations with E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit
• Discussion regarding school litigation
• Discussion regarding MASC

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a request for invasive vegetation removal at 420 East Street and a notice of intent for bank stabilization on Emerald Place. The agenda also includes several enforcement actions, open space updates, and compliance updates for various local development projects.

• Vegetation removal request: 420 East Street
• Bank stabilization and stormwater management: Emerald Place
• Pump house demolition near Lower Millpond
• Enforcement actions at 37 South Street, 476 East Street, 93 Northampton Street, 69/73 Loudville Road, and 10 Industrial Parkway
• Compliance updates for projects including Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment and Easthampton Park Solar 1

Easthampton Community Garden

The Community Garden Committee will review treasurer reports for March and April and discuss the budget report. The agenda includes updates on path maintenance, compost, and garden mapping. Members will also address grow bag costs and policy updates regarding plants and dogs.

• Endorsement of March and April purchase orders
• Review of budget report and project overview
• Discussion of Grow Bag costs for the Donation Garden
• Updates on garden mapping, compost, and plant/dog policies
• Planning for the May 4th Opening Work Day

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Easthampton Cultural District Subcommittee will discuss planning for the Cultural Chaos event, review public safety updates from city officials, and process vendor payments due May 2. The meeting also covers routine administrative updates from waste management and community partners. No formal votes or binding decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion items for the Cultural Chaos event
• Review of vendor and community table payments due May 2
• Municipal public safety updates
• Updates from Garbage USA and Pedal People
• Routine review of all programming and new business

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing a conceptual-level cost opinion from GZA, Inc. for the Ferry Street parcel. The presentation includes two different project options involving site preparation, amenities, and park construction.

• Option 1 estimated total cost: $853,290
• Option s 2 estimated total cost: $2,181,710
• Ferry Street Dog Park components including agility courses and fencing
• Ferry Street Skate Park component (Option 2) estimated at $850,000 for concrete construction

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider a new mayoral appointment for Easthampton City Arts and the re-appointment of the City Auditor and Assistant City Auditor. The agenda also includes a review of the appointment process and vacancy recruitment.

• Mayoral appointment of Cyndy Sperry to Easthampton City Arts
• Re-appointment of Hetal Patel as City Auditor
• Re-appointment of Kathy Smith as Assistant City Auditor
• Review of Mayor and City Council appointment processes

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The subcommittee will plan the Cottage Street installation ceremony scheduled for May 11th. The meeting includes updates on the Main St redesign implementation and Emerald Place Grantee submissions. Members will also discuss Pine Street mural refurbishing and prioritize projects for the Manhan Bike Trail.

• Cottage Street Installation Ceremony planning
• Main St redesign implementation update
• Emerald Place Grantee submission update
• Pine Street mural refurbishing discussion
• Manhan Bike Trail public art prioritization

City Council

The council will consider several supplemental appropriations from free cash for police, fire, and ambulance services. They will also review ordinance amendments regarding loitering and discharging dangerous weapons. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions on the Ferry Street project and municipal vehicle purchases.

• $600,000.00 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund
• $312,479.75 for Police Personnel Services & Expenses
• Ordinance amendment regarding loitering and discharging dangerous weapons
• $115,000.00 to purchase two Ford F-150 Hybrid Trucks
• $197,050.00 for Fire personnel services, medical, and equipment

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a review of the FY 2025 budget regarding public safety, human services, and unclassified items. The committee will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor, including a charter-required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees.

• FY 2025 Budget review: Public Safety
• FY 2025 Budget review: Human Services
• FY 2025 Budget review: Unclassified (Insurances, etc.)
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

BEES Committee

The committee will review website updates, volunteer signups, and potential backfill for David Jaffe. Discussion topics also include a tree replacement program and ordinance information.

• Review of website updates
• Discussion regarding backfill for David Jaffe
• Review of plant list and vendor list
• Tree replacement program information
• Ordinance information

Manhan Rail Trail Committee

The committee will review trail maintenance updates including the city budget and a mural repair project. Members will also receive an update on a map project involving Northampton.

• Trail maintenance updates regarding city budget/maintenance
• Mural repair project update
• Update on map project with Northampton
• Mural planting bed mulching day on May 4th

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2025 budget, specifically covering revenue, general government, and CPA. The committee will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and conduct a charter-required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees.

• FY 2025 budget review (Revenue, General Government, and CPA)
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit. The meeting also includes strategy discussions related to these negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit
• Strategy discussion regarding collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit

School Committee - Policy Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the School Improvement Plan and discuss procedures for development and dissemination. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the harassment of students.

• Review of School Improvement Plan
• Development and Dissemination of Procedures
• Discussion on Harassment of Students

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The board will review and approve the meeting notes from February and March. The agenda also includes a continued discussion regarding potential zoning amendments or a review of current zoning.

• Approval of February and March meeting notes
• Discussion of potential zoning amendments or review of current zoning

Cultural District Subcommittee

The committee will review the map for an upcoming event and its vendor load-in process. Discussion topics also include Cultural Chaos items, programming updates, and municipal updates regarding the licensing board and public safety.

• Review of event map and vendor load-in process
• Discussion of Cultural Chaos items
• Municipal updates including licensing board and public safety
• Programming updates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY2025 budget, policies, and fees. The agenda also includes updates on CPA projects, park facilities, and programming regarding the Pickleball Committee.

• FY2025 Budget discussion
• 2024 Policy & Fees review
• CPA Projects update
• Pickleball Committee programming

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The Rules & Government Relations Committee will review several items regarding council operations. Discussion includes a request for a Special Act to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting and proposed changes to council meeting rules.

• Request for Special Act to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting
• Review of rules regarding council meetings requested by Councilor Denham
• Proposed amendment to Council Rule #5E (Order of Business)

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The Nashawannuck Pond Committee meeting was scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. at 50 Payson Ave. However, the meeting has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special permit request from Grayson DeWitt and Lora Fisher-DeWitt. The applicants are seeking to construct a new garage where a preexisting-nonconforming garage currently exists.

• Special permit hearing: 14 Norton St (new garage construction)

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will discuss a request to review the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code. The committee will also address a request for a temporary moratorium on sewage sludge or fertilizer use in Easthampton.

• Review of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
• Request for a temporary moratorium on sewage sludge/fertilizer use

Contributory Retirement Board

The Board will review financial statements, approve new members, and discuss the FY 2025 operational budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a member appointment and an executive session for an administrator's contract.

• Approval of March 26, 2024 minutes
• New member approvals: Johanna Stacy and Paola Montalvo
• Transfer of deductions for Jeffrey Dion to Holyoke Ret Board
• Rollover of deductions for Alex Halford to Edward Jones
• Discussion of FY 2025 Operational Budget

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign various motor vehicle and real estate abatements. This includes processing FY2025 exemptions for seniors, veterans, the blind, and the Community Preservation Act. An executive session is scheduled to discuss appending Real Estate Abatements Appellate Tax Board Hearings.

• Review and signing of motor vehicle abatements
• Review and signing of FY2025 senior, veteran, and CPA exemptions
• Review and signing of FY2025 real estate abatements
• Review and signing of 2019 uncollected motor vehicle and trailer excise tax
• Executive session regarding Real Estate Abatements Appellate Tax Board Hearings

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit.

• Negotiations with E.E.A. Teacher’s Association and Support Unit

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the FY2025 budget and updates regarding the Easthampton High School gym floor. The meeting includes several second readings of policies related to electronic messaging, technology security, and digital resources.

• FY2025 Budget Update/Discussion
• Easthampton High School Gym Floor Update
• BHE – Use of Electronic Messaging by School Committee (second reading)
• EHAA – District Security Relating to Technology (second reading)
• JICJ – Student Use of Technology in Schools (second reading)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review an ecological restoration project at 120 East Street and several enforcement actions. The agenda also includes updates on open space, various active project permits, and a discussion regarding the Wetlands Ordinance.

• Ecological restoration project at 120 East Street
• Pump house demolition adjacent to Lower Millpond
• Enforcement actions for properties on South Street, East Street, Northampton Street, Loudville Road, and Industrial Parkway
• Ferry Street Mill Redevelopment Project updates
• Large-scale solar projects at 232 Park Street and 50 Florence Road

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing updates on the Climate Action Plan, fleet leasing, and solar property leasing. Discussions also include municipal aggregation planning and a heat pump pilot program.

• Easthampton Climate Action Plan edits and review
• Municipal Aggregation public comment and hearing scheduling
• Heat Pump Pilot Program RFP and REAP grant info
• Green Communities and Climate Leader Communities grants
• School bus electrification updates

Cultural District Subcommittee

The committee will review the map for an upcoming event and its vendor load-in process. Discussion items also include Cultural Chaos, municipal updates regarding licensing and public safety, and general programming updates.

• Review of event map and vendor load-in process
• Discussion of Cultural Chaos
• Municipal updates including licensing board and public safety

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a $70,000 appropriation for Council on Aging parking lot improvements and new regulations for electronic message center signs. The council will also consider amendments to traffic rules, including changes to parking restrictions and increased fines.

• $70,000 supplemental appropriation for Council on Aging parking lot improvements
• Zoning amendment for Electronic Message Centers in downtown and highway districts
• Increase of handicap parking fine to $250.00
• Increase of general traffic fines from $20 to $50
• Utility pole relocation request on East Street

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review March meeting minutes and receive a Highland Valley report update. The Director's report will cover transportation, nonresident use, and a parking lot project. New business includes discussions regarding legislative advocacy and grant funding.

• Highland Valley report update
• Transportation and parking lot project updates
• Discussion of housing bond bill
• Council on Aging grant funding
• Legislative advocacy for older adult issues

Easthampton Cultural Council

The Council will review the March meeting minutes and receive updates regarding 2024 grantees, including logo and financial information. The agenda also includes a discussion on a grantee reception and summer scheduling.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• 2024 grantee logo and financials update
• Grantee reception planning
• Easthampton City Arts update

City Council - Appointment Committee

The committee will consider a new mayoral appointment for the Easthampton City Arts. Members will also review the process for Mayor and City Council appointments and discuss board and committee vacancies.

• Mayoral appointment of Cyndy Sperry to Easthampton City Arts (term expires Dec. 31, 2026)
• Review of Mayor and City Council appointment processes
• Board and committee vacancy review and recruitment

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will conduct a roll call and review the financial report. The meeting includes discussion regarding Memorial Day.

• Financial Report
• Memorial Day

Commission on Disability

The Commission will discuss an update to the accessibility ordinance and ideas for World Disability Day. The meeting also includes a guest speaker from Mass RMV and a discussion regarding member recruitment.

• Accessibility ordinance update
• Mass RMV speaker
• New member recruitment
• Snow PSA creation
• PTSD subcommittee proposal

Cultural District Subcommittee

The scheduled April 10 meeting of the Easthampton Cultural District Committee was cancelled. The planned agenda included a review of event maps and vendor load-in processes, as well as municipal updates.

• Review of event map and vendor load-in process
• Discussion of 'Cultural Chaos' items
• Municipal updates regarding licensing board and public safety

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The committee will review past meeting minutes and continue business regarding council rules. Discussions include a request for a Special Act for multi-winner ranked choice voting and proposed changes to meeting rules.

• Request for Special Act to implement multi-winner ranked choice voting
• Review of rules regarding council meetings requested by Councilor Denham
• Proposed amendment to Council Rule #5E (Order of Business)

City Council - Finance Committee

The committee will consider a $70,000.00 supplemental appropriation for Council on Aging parking lot improvements. Members will also review quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor and required salary reviews.

• $70,000.00 supplemental appropriation for Council on Aging parking lot improvements
• Quarterly fiscal reports from the City Auditor
• Charter required review of salaries for elected officials and appointed committees

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The subcommittee will discuss updates regarding the Main Street redesign and Pine Street mural refurbishing. The meeting includes planning for a fundraiser and a sculpture installation ceremony on Cottage Street. Members will also discuss prioritizing areas and budgets for public art on the Manhan Bike Trail.

• Main St redesign implementation updates
• Emerald Place Grantee submission
• Have a Heart for Public Art Fundraiser planning
• Cottage Street Sculpture Installation Ceremony planning
• Pine Street mural refurbishing

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. The agenda includes updates from the Mayor’s Office, Health Agent, and Public Health Nurse, as well as reports from Social Services and the Healthy Youth Coalition.

• Approval of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Collaboration with Northampton Shared Services
• Updates from the Mayor's Office, Health Agent, and Public Health Nurse

City Council - Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review amendments to the Traffic Rules & Orders, specifically regarding parking prohibitions on certain streets and changes to parking violation amounts. The meeting also includes discussions on roadway, infrastructure, and pedestrian safety items and the Ordinance Review Committee’s final report.

• Amendments to parking prohibitions on certain streets
• Changes to amounts charged for parking violations
• Roadway, infrastructure and pedestrian safety items
• Ordinance Review Committee’s final report

Housing Authority

The board will hold its annual meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer. The regular meeting includes approving financial warrants and reports for early 2024. Commissioners will also consider a bid for driveway and walkway replacement at Glad Acres.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer
• $27,200.00 bid from Supreme Earthworx for Glad Acres driveway and walkway replacement
• Approval of financial warrants covering February 4 to April 4, 2024
• Acceptance of January and February 2024 Treasurer's and Income/Expense reports

School Committee

The Easthampton School Committee will vote to approve two monthly staff payrolls and related vendor payments that fund daily school operations. Members will also conduct first readings on a series of policies that establish rules for student and community access to digital resources, school technology use, and district website management. The agenda includes an out-of-state field trip request for Easthampton High School and a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining with union representatives.

• Approve school payroll dated March 21 ($603,712.30) and April 4 ($609,764.07)
• Approve accounts payable authorizations for payments dated March 21 ($493,388.58) and April 4 ($301,406.95)
• Vote on an Easthampton High School field trip to New York City on June 12, 2024
• First readings on policies covering digital resource access, technology in instruction, and district security
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with the EEA Teacher Unit and Support Unit

Easthampton Community Garden

The Community Garden Committee will review various operational reports, including maintenance, pollinators, and volunteer hours. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024 season budget, project funding, and garden guidelines.

• Review of 2024 season budget, applications, and projects
• Updates on Daniel Murphey garden plots
• Discussion regarding budget for a website
• Review of banned plants (grasses) and guidelines
• Planning for the Opening Work Day

City Council - Property Committee

The City Council Property Committee will meet to discuss new business. The primary item involves a request from Verizon to relocate one jointly owned utility pole near Wilder Avenue on East Street.

• Pole location request from Verizon: relocation of one jointly owned utility pole on East Street near Wilder Avenue

Energy Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the draft Easthampton Climate Action Plan, including an action list and a cover art contest. They will also address the launch of a municipal aggregation program, including education plans and setting public hearing dates.

• Draft updates for the Climate Action Plan
• Cover art contest for the Climate Action Plan
• Education plan for the municipal aggregation program launch
• Setting a public comment period and public hearing date for municipal aggregation

Veteran's Council

The Veterans Council will conduct a roll call and review the financial report. The meeting includes discussion regarding Memorial Day.

• Financial Report
• Memorial Day

Cultural District Subcommittee

The Cultural District Committee will discuss "Cultural Chaos" items and review an event map and vendor load-in process. The meeting also includes municipal updates regarding public safety and the licensing board.

• Discussion of 'Cultural Chaos' items
• Review of event map and vendor load-in process
• Municipal updates from public safety and the licensing board
• Programming updates

Easthampton City Arts Public Art Subcommittee

The subcommittee is reviewing updates for the Main St redesign and Emerald Place grantee submission. Members are planning a fundraiser for April 21 and a sculpture installation ceremony on Cottage Street for May 11. The meeting also includes discussion on Pine Street mural refurbishing and activating the Manhan Bike Trail.

• Main St redesign implementation updates
• Emerald Place Grantee submission
• Have a Heart for Public Art Fundraiser planning
• Cottage Street Sculpture Installation Ceremony planning
• Pine Street mural refurbishing

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding changing the traffic direction of Clinton Street and Emerald Place. The agenda also includes reviewing zoning recommendations for Electronic Message Centers and discussing various committee reports. Additionally, the council will consider a $70,000.00 appropriation for improvements to the Council on Aging parking lot.

• Public hearing to designate Clinton Street and Emerald Place as one-way streets
• Planning Board recommendation on Electronic Message Center zoning amendments
• $70,000.00 supplemental appropriation for Council on Aging parking lot improvements
• Review of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
• Resolution in support of the 'Cherish Act'

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit. The committee will also discuss strategy related to these negotiations.

• Collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit
• Strategy discussions regarding collective bargaining with E.E.A. Teacher's Association and Support Unit

Licensing Board

The Easthampton Licensing Board will welcome new members and vote on a board chair. Public hearings are scheduled for several special-one-day permits, manager changes, and license transfers. The board will also set meeting dates through December 2024.

• Vote to elect a board chair
• Special-one-day permit requests from Abandoned Building Brewery and City Space
• Easthampton Rod & Gun Club special one-day applications
• Pulaski Club application for change of manager
• Small Oven applications for transfer of Old Jarvis license

Easthampton City Arts Coordinating Committee

The committee will review March meeting minutes and receive updates on several arts programs, including Art Walk and Easthampton Porch Fest. The agenda also includes an update from the Easthampton Cultural Council and a discussion regarding literary programming.

• Updates on Art Walk, Poetry Month, and Public Art
• Updates on Cultural Chaos and Easthampton Porch Fest
• Easthampton Cultural Council update
• Discussion of literary programming

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will review a request regarding the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code and a proposed temporary moratorium on sewage sludge or fertilizer use. The committee is also continuing a discussion to amend the zoning ordinance regarding Electronic Message Centers in downtown and highway business districts.

• Review of Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
• Proposed temporary moratorium on use of sewage sludge/fertilizer
• Amendment to Section 10.0 (Signs) regarding Electronic Message Centers

BEES Committee

The BEES Committee will discuss updates regarding a committee resolution and potential areas for new ordinances. The meeting includes updates on community outreach, such as the Pascommuck Trust Plant Sale and No Mow May signs. Members will also review IT resources and funding sources.

• Update on BEES Resolution from Owen Zaret
• Discussion of potential ordinance focus areas
• Updates on Pascommuck Trust Plant Sale and No Mow May signs
• Review of IT resources and Farmers Market tabling
• Check-in regarding funding sources

School Committee - Policy Subcommittee

The School Policy Subcommittee will review several school policies. The meeting includes a vote on the Acceptable Use of Digital Resources policy and discussions regarding school nutrition programs, curriculum development, and service animals.

• Vote on IJNDC: Acceptable use of Digital Resources
• Universal Free School Meals (EFC)
• School Nutrition Program Charge Policy (EFD)
• Civil Rights Complaint Policy for Child Nutrition Programs (EFE)
• Curriculum Development and Adoption (IGA/IGD)

City Council - Ordinance Committee

The City Council Ordinance Committee will discuss a request for a temporary moratorium on the use of sewage sludge and fertilizer. The committee will also review the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code. Additionally, members will consider amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding electronic message centers.

• Zoning amendment to allow Electronic Message Centers in downtown and highway business districts
• Request for temporary moratorium on sewage sludge/fertilizer use
• Review of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code

Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership

The Easthampton Affordable & Fair Housing Partnership will discuss community concerns regarding town lodging and continue a review of current or potential zoning amendments. The meeting also includes approving February meeting notes and welcoming new members.

• Review of current or potential zoning amendments
• Discussion of community concerns regarding town lodging
• Approval of February meeting notes
• Welcoming new members Donna and Lindsey

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a work session to discuss ongoing preparation for the Superintendent search. The committee may also discuss future topics for upcoming work sessions.

• Superintendent search preparation

Veteran's Council

The agenda consists of standard procedural items including reports and business updates. No specific topics or projects are listed for discussion.

City Council - Rules & Government Relations Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a request to approve a Ceasefire Resolution. The meeting includes both in-person and remote attendance options.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Request to approve a Ceasefire Resolution

Nashawannuck Pond Committee

The committee will review previous minutes and discuss several ongoing items. Topics include barley straw, the WinterFest 2024 wrap up, annual treatment, and apparel.

• Barley Straw discussion
• WinterFest 2024 wrap up
• Annual Treatment discussion
• Apparel discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit request for 67 West St. The applicant seeks to operate a major home occupation as a farm stand for an associated cottage bakery.

• Public Hearing: Magnolia Bake Shoppe, 67 West St (farm stand/cottage bakery)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Easthampton Retirement Board will meet to review February minutes and the 2023 annual statement. The board will also discuss COLA for fiscal year 2025 and process several new pensionable memberships.

• Approval of new pensionable members including James Kwiecinski and Rachel Page
• Discussion regarding COLA for fiscal year 2025
• Transfer of deductions for Jeffrey Usher to Hampden County Retirement
• Rollover of deductions for Sharon Boisjolie and Nancy L. Lamour
• Approval of Warrant #3

Board of Assessors