What’s on Your Ballot? Nonpartisan Public Forum

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What’s on Your Ballot: Learn About Ballot Questions 3, 5, & 7 Nov. 2026 Massachusetts State Election    Nonpartisan Public Forum: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 6:30-8:30 pm ET   Hear from both perspectives on the issues regarding: State Primary Elections State Revenue Limit & Rebate Single Family Homes – Land Use   In Person:   Northampton… Continue reading


The Current State of Elder Care

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“Nursing Homes have closed down, Rest Homes have closed down, but what has prospered are these fancy Assisted Livings with the white linen tables, the piano in the lobby.” -Michael Hooker On this episode, James Sullivan talks with Elder Law Attorney Michael Hooker on the current & changing state of elder care, elder services, and… Continue reading


Farms Through the Decades in Southampton

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Memory Hour at Celebrate Southampton 2026 Charlie Kaniecki provides a provocative view into the resilience of Southampton residents as he explores the agricultural history and local farming roots of farming in our area. Celebrate Southampton 2026 – Memory Hour Airing Saturday 9/12 at 7:30pm: Southampton 191 PEG cable channel   Available Now On: Easthampton Media… Continue reading


Celebrating Southampton

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Celebrate Southampton 2026 – Town Picnic The annual Celebrate Southampton Town Picnic took place at Covent Park in Southampton including free train rides with The Roaming Railroad, bounce houses, balloon artists, face painting, a dunk tank and barnyard animals, food trucks and local vendors. Premieres on Friday at 10:10am: Southampton 191 PEG cable channel Available… Continue reading


No Request Too Small for Easthampton Neighbors

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Help is Here if You Need It On this episode, host James Sullivan chats with Joyce Szewczynski and Sharon Tilbe of Easthampton Neighbors about the support & services they provide for Easthampton Residence 55 and over. They also talk about the upcoming ‘Cow Plop Derby’ Fundraiser on Fletcher Farm this September 12th. -Pioneer Valley Life… Continue reading


Creating a Moment in Time

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Flowers, Farm Animals, and Lots of Birds Western Mass Nature Photographer Ellen Koteen shares how her love of nature and natural design guided her in her journey to becoming a photographer. According to Koteen she’s ‘more surprised than anyone else’ that she became a photographer in her middle years, but now the fact people enjoy… Continue reading


25 Years On

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“We come together because someone is missing.” Peter Babineau, the Director of Learn to Cope West, hosts this year’s Easthampton Overdose Awareness Candle Light Vigil 25 years after the first Overdose Awareness Vigil was held by Sally Finn of Melbourne, Australia. This year’s theme ‘25 Years On’ highlights the importance of communities coming together to… Continue reading


Senators Markey & Warren Talk Cost-of-Living Crisis

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A Community-Driven Discussion on Fighting for Affordability U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren held a joint town hall meeting at HCC in Holyoke, MA this past month. They answered questions from local families and discussed key legislative efforts to bring down everyday expenses. -Co-Produced by HCC, EMedia, Holyoke Media, and Hadley Media   Holyoke… Continue reading


Return of Mayor Monthly

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Mayor Salem Derby returns to the E•Media studios for a deep conversation about current and future activity at the Mayor’s office. Topics include: the Override Vote, World Cup watch parties, the Summer Music Series, updates on Economic Development, the licensing board, the Manhan Rail Trail Bike Week ride with the Mayor, update on the Williston… Continue reading


New Nature Photography Exhibit by Ellen Koteen

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“Photography has taught me to see light, shadows and nuances with a more vivid appreciation.”- Ellen Koteen This new August art exhibit features work from photographer Ellen Koteen. The photos on display include some of her earliest works taken with slide film, the orchid and calla lily, as well as some of her latest photos… Continue reading