Easthampton News

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While many in the Upper Valley wrung their hands over what would turn out to be a relatively narrow margin of victory in neighboring Northampton, Easthampton's voters proved considerably more decisive in last Tuesday's mayoral election.

Artist: Show Circus Studio Medium: Performance Art Venue: Show Circus Studio Address: 150 Pleasant St., Suite #350 Event: Watch performers from Easthampton's very own brand new Show Circus Studio.

Three out-of-town men have been arrested Thursday after allegedly propositioning an undercover female officer to engage in sexual acts with them, according to police.

The City Council voted Wednesday night against implementing a restaurant meals tax, but several council members said the idea might be revisited in three months.

Mayor Mike Tautznik was re-elected to his office for another two years, making it 15 consecutive years he will manage the town of Easthampton.

Samuel Lococo submits his ballot Ryan Road in Florence Tuesday. 2 GORDON DANIELS Michael Bardsley chats with poll workers at Ward 3A in the Northampton Senior Center, where he voted early that morning.

This year's political campaign season ends today when Western Massachusetts voters head to the polls.

Coverage of the 2009 Northampton mayoral contest between the incumbent, Mayor Mary Clare Higgins, and her challenger, City Councilor Michael R. Bardsley, as well as stories about the ward races for City Council positions.

Voter turn out in Easthampton was high by midday, which observers attributed to the heavy interest in the outcome of the four-way race for mayor.

Voters today go to the polls in many local cities to choose mayors...in Northampton, incumbent Mary Clare Higgins is going for a sixth term, and faces a challenge from City Councilor Michael Bardsley.

Two years ago, there were no races on the ballot for any elected office, and only 11 percent of voters turned out to show their support for the incumbents.

EASTHAMPTON VOTERS WILL GO TO THE POLLS TOMORROW TO PICK AMONG 4 CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR.

South Hadley 3, Sci-Tech 1 - Meaghan Mauer's six aces, four digs and 16 assists led the Tigers to a 25-20, 22-25, 25-16, 25-21 win over the visiting Cybercats .

Easthampton 3, Renaissance 1 - Led by Jenn Rannikko's 11 kills, the Eagles won 25-10, 25-18, 21-25, 26-24. Corrin Halford added nine kills, four aces and three digs for Easthampton, and Megan Grygorcewicz had 20 assists, three aces and four digs.

Two Guantanamo Bay detainees may be relocated to the Hampshire County town of Amherst.

The polls will be bustling next Tuesday at White Brook Middle School, one of Easthampton's largest voting locations.

The idea started as an image, worked its way into a song, and is now part of a full album of music to be celebrated in a live show on Friday night.

Twenty-five years ago this month, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions released their debut album, Rattlesnakes.

Easthampton 3, Putnam 2 - The Eagles dropped the first two sets but rallied to beat the Beavers 18-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-8, 15-6 in Easthampton.