EASTHAMPTON Mayor Nicole LaChapelle will run for a third term in the coming municipal election, setting her sights on four more years as the city’s mayor.For the first time, the next mayoral term will be for four years, rather than two. LaChapelle,.
Easthampton nixes police officer in schools
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Published: 6/9/2021 7:28:14 AM
EASTHAMPTON After years of contention, a police officer will no longer be present in the city’s public schools.
The city will redirect its school resource officer positions to focus on community-based policing, according to Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle. The officers will still work with juveniles, but will not be based in the district’s schools.
“The biggest thing I think people will notice is there’s not a police officer assigned within our schools who might be walking the halls or talking to students in the cafeteria or during recess,” LaChapelle said.
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EASTHAMPTON After surviving a planned demolition and seven years sitting vacant, Tasty Top ice cream is back under new management for the summer.Over the years, the 93-99 Northampton St. property’s future has been uncertain, with a Stop & Shop.
GREENFIELD The Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action plans to bring attention to gun violence with a vigil Friday from noon to 1 p.m. on the Greenfield Common as part of the national observance of Wear Orange weekend.In addition, “Wear Orange:.