Daily Hampshire Gazette - Established 1786
Cloudy
55°
Cloudy
Hi 84° | Lo 66°

Letters

Dorrie Brooks: Backs city’s proposed override

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

To the editor: One of the most tragic side effects of our country’s entrenched political mismanagement is that local residents are increasingly pitted against each other when local budgets come up for debate. We pit school children against retirees and the unionized against the non-unionized in battles that get uglier every year. In a just world, no community would have to battle for resources for education, basic infrastructure, good government … 2

Carl Delta: Longer hours needed at transfer station

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

To the editor: With the closing of the Northampton landfill it’s time to implement longer hours at the transfer station on Locust Street. It’s a fiasco now and likely to get worse. At this time of year, the 4 p.m. closing feels too early when we have four hours more of sunlight. After 4 p.m. is also a time when many of us … 0

Richard Greene: Northampton zoning changes ill-advised

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

To the editor: The Gazette’s May 11-12 report on proposed zoning changes, “More flexible zoning in Northampton to get public airing,” presents a one-sided picture. The article offers seven, in some cases lengthy, paragraphs presenting the official justification for the proposed changes and repeatedly quoting a city planning official by name. It devotes only two short sentences to resident concerns and those not … 0

About Letters
The Gazette welcomes letters to the editor which should not exceed 300 words, be of general interest and in good taste and meet legal standards. They may be emailed to opinion@gazettenet.com with "Letter to the Gazette in the subject line or sent via U.S. mail to Letters, Daily Hampshire Gazette, P.O. Box 299, Northampton, MA 01061. For more information, visit our Help Center.
Talkback »
Stewart wrote:
06:24 AM EST

thought I'd get the paragraphs i used..... ...(full comment)

Jack Hirsch: Why has town of Amherst retreated from Master Plan?
Stewart wrote:
06:23 AM EST

I think quality housing is desired by students. However as a community we have to take steps to ensure that we are...(full comment)

Jack Hirsch: Why has town of Amherst retreated from Master Plan?
Other Local News
Fewer Northampton benches in effort to curb loitering
From News »
Northampton to study Bridge Road traffic after complaints 
From News »
Tuesday’s high schools: Hampshire baseball qualifies for postseason
From Sports »
Bruins on verge of East finals, lead Rangers 3-0
From Sports »
Editorial: Healing the IRS
From Opinion »
Bruce Watson: Sam the Scam takes your questions
From Opinion »
Custom trivia game reveals generations of Laprade family lore
From Living »
Elizabeth Slade: Weeding out core beliefs between our parents, ourselves
From Living »
Hollywood has its eye on Sunderland
From Arts & Entertainment »
11th annual Sojourner Truth event Sunday in Florence 
From Arts & Entertainment »
Don't Miss This