WESTHAMPTON — Voters approved a fiscal year 2027 budget of approximately $7.55 million at a recent second Town Meeting that made cuts to town and school services in the wake of two different Proposition 2½ overrides failures this spring. The budget was finalized on Monday, June 22, at a Town Meeting that was continued from […]
Author Archives: Sam Ferland
Sam Ferland is a reporter covering Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton. An Easthampton native, Ferland is dedicated to sharing the stories, perspectives and news from his hometown beat. A Wheaton College graduate, he began at the Gazette in 2025. He can be reached at sferland@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5234.
