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I want to thank Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra for hosting an exhibit of artwork by ServiceNet community artists at Northampton City Hall throughout February and March. Her support helps shine a light on the creativity and talent of these artists and underscores the importance of inclusion and visibility for all people, including those with disabilities.

A wonderfully entertaining production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” at the Northampton Academy of Music last week would have been even better if the audience could have heard all the performers and not just the leads. Without consistent sound, those who hadn’t seen the film “Finding Nemo” might have found it difficult to follow the story.

In her March 11 sports column “Leadership lessons from women’s basketball,” Jess Lapachinski listed some of her favorite coaches active in women’s basketball today. All of them are deserving of accolades. But right here at Smith College we have a coach equally deserving.

By LEE WICKS

By SHALINI BAHL

Can somebody tell me what the difference is between Russian President Vladimir Putin taking over a bordering country and President Donald Trump wanting to take over Canada (except for using the military — so far)? These two are hatched from the same rotten egg!

The Gazette’s report on Gov. Maura Healey’s March 10 press conference quoted this response to the question of how the commonwealth could make up for the drastic cuts in federal funds: “The numbers are so huge that there is no way the state can begin to fill the void or pick up the tab.” For this citizen, her answer gave off an air of helplessness and negativity that was dispiriting.

I have decided not to run for reelection for Northampton School Committee in November. I just turned 73 years old. Birthdays for me are a time for reflection and this one led me to reprioritization, given how time is marching on. I have granddaughters who are growing quickly — too quickly. And I look for joy in this broken world.

By DAVID E. SULLIVAN

The following was excerpted from a talk given by Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan at the Northampton St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at the Hotel Northampton on Monday, March 17.

By ALLEN WOODS

On Tuesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern will host a town hall at the Greenfield Middle School, 195 Federal Street, Greenfield. This event, sponsored by Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (FCCPR), is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.

By SARA WEINBERGER

Trump won the November election with a promise to deport millions of immigrants who crossed our southern border. He spewed propaganda, calling them drug dealers, invaders, violent criminals, rapists, murderers, illegals, terrorists; people who come to take our jobs, claim citizenship for the babies they birth within our borders; who deliver the fentanyl that kills American children.

By JOHN BIDWELL

Eight years after the end of our Peace Corps service, my wife Kris Holloway and I returned to Mali, West Africa. While there, we reunited with Madou Mariko, who trained with me to repair wells.

I write especially for friends who support President Donald Trump. Americans across the political spectrum despise censorship and threats to free speech. Now censorship threatens national security and our military personnel. Denial of obvious truths, suppression of data, and banning words and language are an affront and a threat to us all.

By THE REV. ANDREA AYVAZIAN

I am a DEI professional.

By ALLEN DAVIS AND TOM WEINER

I object to the Trump administration’s recent actions to punish The Associated Press for its decision to not change the name of the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” in its heralded style guide that is used around the world. This action signals a much broader and troubling trend, used by autocratic rulers around the world, to block access when the “state” does not like the reporting.

By OLIN ROSE-BARDAWIL

In the face of chaos and deterioration at the federal level, one can very easily feel powerless. For the average citizen who is opposed to Elon Musk’s careless destruction of federal agencies or Donald Trump’s recklessness with foreign policy, there are few ways to directly effect change. Sure, they can write to their representative or hold protests — as many in the area have been doing — but these efforts, while important, can only go so far.

By JOHN PAINE

At a time when reactionary forces seek to undermine an open and inclusive society, Amherst must reaffirm its commitment to institutions that uphold our progressive values. Chief among them is the Jones Library, a vital resource for knowledge, civic participation, and cultural exchange. More than just a building filled with books, the library provides English language programs, historical archives, and shared public resources that ensure every resident, regardless of background, can fully participate in community life.