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How truly depressing to see on the front page another story [“‘Women of vision’ spread peace message,” Gazette, Sept. 27] about another group that cares deeply about something or someone, but refuses to engage in “politics” and instead goes all in on...

I’d like to thank state Sen. Jo Comerford for her work over several years, resulting in a provision recently signed into state law (H5033), limiting Massachusetts’ formerly excessive estate recovery to the federally required minimum. Although it’s a...

I would like to set the record straight on why Question 1 calls for an audit of the Legislature. It is not unconstitutional to audit the Legislature. It has been done in the past. As an educator, I support transparency in our government. We have the...

By EMILEE KLEIN

EASTHAMPTON — Vintage markets commonly feel like a grandmother’s attic: cramped and crowded with old knickknacks and collectibles stuffed into every shelf and drawer, and wardrobes full of dresses and jackets that have seen more moth balls and dust...

I was surprised to read Saturday’s front-page article “City says illegal [King Street] car lot must go” when just the day before I had reflected on how much more attractive the area presents now that it is covered up with cars.In my opinion, it is...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — An Easthampton man pleaded not guilty to in Hampshire Superior Court on Friday to 35 charges related to the dissemination of child pornography and child sexual abuse material.Liam Galpin, 22, is facing seven counts of possession of child...

It was a mistake on my part to have watched the presidential debate at all. It started with pregame hype, and down to the last few seconds, commentators were talking with former governors, along with senators and representatives from both parties,...

After 30 years at One Cottage Street Studios, I turned in my keys and moved my art studio practice into my house. It was a grueling job both physically and emotionally, but I felt the move was necessary due to a surprise 50% rent increase.This...

By SARA WEINBERGER and JEFF GOLD

We were initially swept up in the wave of enthusiasm that took hold when Vice President Kamala Harris became presidential candidate Kamala Harris. She was a breath of fresh air, who rekindled hope that she and Tim Walz could reignite the Democratic...

Our country has changed. It is not like the old days. Now we have to watch we say or do. Dirty tactics of some companies who ban people for life. Thank God for unions.Charles Schmid Jr.Easthampton

By ALEXA LEWIS

Easthampton’s Old Town Hall has once again opened its doors to a diverse assortment of local artistic talent as part of CitySpace’s 2024 Pay it Forward program. As summer winds to a close, the 10 artists and groups selected to this year’s cohort are...

I would like to thank Easthampton Parks and and Recreation and all the pool staff and lifeguards for a wonderful summer spent at the Nonotuck Park Pool.Thank you for your kindness and patience, for keeping the pool clean, and for keeping everyone...

By TERRENCE MCCARTHY

I’ve been reading Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” The book, published in 2016, made The New York Times best seller list then, and since Vance was chosen by the former president the book has sold tens of thousands...

Students, staff members, and educators are heading back to school over the next few weeks. As we settle into our classroom routines, I urge all voters to educate yourselves on why you should vote “yes” on Question 2 on the election ballot Nov. 5.This...

By SARAH WOODARD

 Based on my 26 years of teaching experience, I am confident in saying that no one test should determine whether a student receives a high school diploma.Yet, for decades we have been doing just that in Massachusetts with MCAS exams. Students must...

My dog Belle loves Cottage Street Studios in Easthampton. She charges up 51 steps to the third floor. High ceilings; very tall stairways. Belle knows to stand away from the ancient manually operated freight elevator door; scary and potentially...

Neighbors in Northampton, I see in the opinions how much you care about righting wrongs, many of them requiring much effort. It is always easier to say there’s nothing I can do and continue to complain than it is to make the actual effort to change. I...

By MARKUS R. JONES

 One Cottage Street in Easthampton symbolizes community spirit and innovation through the unique coexistence of Riverside Industries (RSI), its program participants and staff, and tenants within the repurposed mill building. RSI received the property...

In 2012 I came to Cottage Street Studios looking for a workspace to pursue my dream of being an artist. Rich, the building manager, showed me available spaces, none of which were a match. But on the elevator another artist happened to share that she’d...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

SPRINGFIELD — The husband of an Easthampton woman who was killed returning from JFK International Airport in January has filed a $250 million lawsuit against the transportation company he hired to bring his wife home, as well as the manufacturer of...

By SARA WEINBERGER

When catching up with friends this summer, the question of, “How was your vacation?” is usually a topic for discussion. Undeterred by COVID, so many people headed across this country or across the Atlantic; flying, cruising, riding the rails or taking...