EASTHAMPTON — Residents will be asked to vote on a $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override at a municipal election in June, in an attempt to balance a $6.4 million deficit entering next fiscal year. Mayor Salem Derby informed the public of this request at a press conference Thursday afternoon, standing beside more than 20 city employees […]
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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.
