The Southampton Lions Club is beginning its 15th annual Toys for Kids campaign. As in past years, our loyal, normal collection sites are open to...
I just bought Tracy Kidder’s new book “Rough Sleepers.” The title refers to people.who are experiencing homelessness in the state’s capital city...
The stated goal of Israel in its war against Gaza is to root out Hamas, responsible for the cross-border attack in Israel that killed 1,200...
After I left the recent Easthampton Planning Board meeting where the Tasty Top/Sierra Vista development was approved, I felt sad that for the first...
In recent years, it has become clear that social media platforms have the capacity to deepen social polarization and worsen the already dire...
Tuesday morning, I’m driving to the Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke to meet a friend for a morning walk. The radio is tuned to NPR. A news brief...
As we sit here, we are realizing how frustrated and saddened we are about the bombings of Israel and Gaza. We read a very good column by Adin...
The crops are in, the leaves fallen and the nights frosty. We prepare for Thanksgiving in terms for being grateful for the benefits we have...
When I dream about a harmonious society here in the Valley, it includes a well-functioning and interconnected public transportation system to...
As the conflict in Israel enters its fourth week, I find myself thinking more about the future than the past.Initially I was angry. I found my...
As a city councilor for 27 years and reaching the end of my term on the council, I am very concerned with who might replace me. Hoping for someone...
The savage slaughter by Hamas terrorists of 1,300-plus Israelis on Oct. 7 sent shock waves around the world, leaving profound grief and rage in its...