May 2025
May 2025
Greetings from Representative Gómez
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
As you know, it’s budget season here in Boston—a pivotal time when your voices matter more than ever. With over 7,000 bills and 1,650 amendments before the House and Senate, my colleagues and I are working tirelessly to shape a budget that reflects the needs of all our communities. I invite you to follow the legislation I’ve sponsored and co-sponsored, as well as the amendments I’m currently advocating for. You can explore these efforts—including key initiatives related to public health, education, housing, and more—right here:
Your input is essential. Whether we agree on every issue or not, your perspective helps me build a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone is heard and supported. No matter your political ideology—you matter to me, and to the future we’re building together.
As always, you may reach out to me and my staff at any time. Open communication is the foundation of public service, and it’s important to us that we remain transparent, accessible, and responsive to your needs. You can contact us at:
📞 Phone Number: 413.977.2676 (this is a cell and receives texts)
📧 Emails: Homar.Gomez@mahouse.gov | Veronica.Frantz-Eggleston@mahouse.gov
Or visit us at the State House 24 Beacon St. Room 130, Boston, MA
We are here to listen, to help, and to work with you—because when government is open and responsive, our whole community benefits.
Homar Gómez
Upcoming Events
I’d love to see you at any of the events we have coming up! These gatherings are a great way to connect, share your thoughts, and stay informed about the work we’re doing together.
Join me for one-on-one conversations about the issues that matter most to you.
Community Office Hours - Granby
1st Monday of every month: Granby COATime: TBD
Location: 10 W State Street, Granby MACommunity Office Hours - Hadley
2nd Monday of every month: Hadley COATime: 10am-12pm
Location: 46 Middle St, Hadley MACommunity Office Hours - South Hadley
3rd Monday of every month: South Hadley COATime: 10am-12pm
Location: 45 Dayton St, South Hadley MACommunity Office Hours - Easthampton
4th Monday of every month: Easthampton COATime: 12pm-2pm
Location: 19 Union St, Easthampton MAEASTHAMPTON COMMUNITY EVENTS
Arts in the Park Concert Series: Free live music at Millside Park on Fridays from July through August.
Millside Movies: Movie screenings at Millside Park.
Harvest Fest: Annual event at Nonotuck Park in mid-October with pumpkin carving, live music, food trucks, and more.
Rag Shag Parade: A costume parade in late October.
Thunder in the Valley Concert & Fireworks: A festival with live music, fireworks, food, and games.
Art Walk Easthampton: A community art event featuring local artists and galleries.
Collage Vision Boards for Creative Writing Workshop: A creative writing workshop with Easthampton City Arts.
Making Faces Exhibition: An inaugural art exhibition at 84 And A Half.
Nonotuck Park Community Pool: Offers events and programs throughout the year.
Camp Nonotuck Summer Day Camp: A summer day camp for children.
Easthampton Celebrates 100 Years of Daley Field: Celebration information to be posted soon.
SOUTH HADLEY COMMUNITY EVENTS
Every Wednesday from June 4th to October 1st, 2-6 PM at
Features fresh produce, eggs, artisanal food, and local crafts.
Summer Concert & Cruise Night Series
Every Friday at
Buttery Brook Park
Mount Holyoke College will host an informational session on the Geothermal Hub, all info is below:
When - Thursday June 5th @ 7:00 pm
Where - Gamble Auditorium @ Mount Holyoke College
“Gamble auditorium can be accessed through the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. Anyone coming should enter through Lower Lake Road via Park Street as we will have construction ongoing making the entrance from the Morgan Street side unavailable. There will be parking available on both Lower Lake Road and in the Prospect Hall parking lot. Members of our Geothermal and Facilities team will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the Geothermal Hub."
HADLEY COMMUNITY EVENTS
GRANBY COMMUNITY EVENTS
Memorial Day Parade May 26, 2025 - 9:00am
Friends of Granby Veterans BBQ Fundraiser
May 31, 2025 - 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Let’s come together to give back to the neighborhoods we love.
More events will be added throughout the season. Be sure to check our website and follow us on social media for updates!
IN THE NEWS
Massachusetts unveils new 250th Anniversary Commemorative License Plate
The Easthampton School Committee sued the President of the United States and prevailed, preserving US DOE services and funding for every student in our nation. Ruling available here
We’d love to hear from you!
Our work is stronger when it reflects the voices of the people we serve. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas—don’t hesitate to reach out. We welcome your feedback on legislation, community priorities, or anything you’d like to see us address.
If there are events happening in the district that we should know about or resources and links you think we should include in future newsletters, please send them our way. Your input helps ensure we stay connected to what matters most in your neighborhood and across our district.
Together, we can keep building a more informed, engaged, and united community.
