The Sidney F. Smith Toy fund has received more than $55,000 this holiday season, providing vouchers for families to buy toys and other presents for...
WILLIAMSBURG — Auctions can be an ideal means for raising money for different causes. But what if you’re bidding on something that’s a complete...
LEEDS — Marie and Richard Aquadro both left a mark in the Valley.Whether it was through volunteering efforts at the church, the YMCA, at the polls...
Growing up in the town of Old Bridge, New Jersey, Eileen Claveloux had many wonderful Christmas memories. But perhaps none were as memorable as...
NORTHAMPTON — Between inflation, supply chain problems, and the pandemic, the last few years have been a big financial challenge for many people...
Editor’s note: In this dip into the Toy Fund vault, we bring you a story originally published on Dec. 19, 2002. Like this story, many people who...
LEEDS — Pets have always held a special place in members of the Dwyer family’s hearts.When the Leeds family’s German shepherd “Rowdy” died more...
AMHERST — Amherst realtor Nancy Hamel’s neighbor, Greta Neunder, annually set up at New York City’s Christmas Market in Central Park, selling hand...
Suzy Campos recalls with fond memories the time spent visiting her aunt’s house with her mother during Christmastime, partaking in activities such...
Editor’s note: Periodically this holiday season the Gazette will feature stories from our archives that highlight the generous spirit that the...
Every year, hundreds of Hampshire County residents donate to the Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund, raising money to provide vouchers for families in need...
NORTHAMPTON — When Linda Cahillane Smith thinks of her late parents, Stephen and Rita Cahillane, one phrase in particular comes to mind: “They were...