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Megan Rubiner Zinn: Override’s benefits outweigh short-term costs

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

To the editor: Thanks to significant cuts in state aid and uneven funding formulas, Northampton is facing painful budget cuts and a vote on a Proposition 2½ override June 25. I have heard opponents to the override float the analogy that when you have less income you start cutting your family budget — you do with less — and that the city should function in the same way. As someone … 0

Stephanie Pick: Students deserve more than bare minimum

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

To the editor: As a citizen of a community, it is not a punishment, but rather an obligation, to pay taxes which provide for the health, education, welfare and safety for all those who dwell in our community and to help our neighbors live better in theirs. It is our privilege to elect politicians who embrace our values and who will decide how … 1

Harper Brooks-Kahn: A young Northampton musician doesn’t want to lose her teacher

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

To the editor: I think it is important for people to vote yes on the override. If the no side of the vote wins, the art and music programs will be cut, physical education programs will be decreased, some police officers will lose their jobs and there won’t be bus service to the high school. I don’t really understand why someone would want … 0

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hampforever wrote:
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Beautifully written. Clearly your years of experience working closely with students inform your perspective on this. I really appreciate your drawing attention...(full comment)

Deborah Coon: Time for Northampton to send children the correct message
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Stephanie Pick: Students deserve more than bare minimum
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