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Easthampton’s budget problems are taking a toll on its Planning Department

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Easthampton’s budget problems are taking a toll on its Planning Department. The city has no plans to fill an associate planner position that’s been vacant since July. The remaining staff is handling the extra workload, leaving less time to pursue grant funding and process development projects. The vacancy is one of several positions being left unfilled as the city looks to cut costs.

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