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By CAROLYN BROWN

One of the most prosperous individuals in early Southampton was Ichabod Strong, who dammed the Manhan River and established a sawmill there in the early 1730s; that mill complex, once known as the Strong’s Mills complex, now part of the Lockville Historic District. Strong, who was described in a genealogy book as “a man of stirring business qualities of character” and “best of all, a remarkably godly man,” also built four farmhouses in the area, which his sons and grandsons inherited. One of those farmhouses, part of the National Register of Historic Places, is on the market right now.

Anyone living in an urban area in many states has seen an increase of food pantries. From one perspective it is disheartening to see that so many people are in need of basic commodities in a country with low unemployment and vast perceivable riches....

By SAMUEL GELINAS

SOUTHAMPTON — Saturday’s Lighted Tractor Parade is expected to be “largest event in Florence of the year,” and the “largest gathering in the Florence since Florence Night Out was last featured in 2022,” according to Florence Civic and Business...

By MICHAEL QUINLAN

 I read Olin Rose-Bardawil’s column in support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary [“RFK Jr. could bring change to health woes,” Gazette, Dec. 13]. And although RFK Jr. has sounded the alarm about chronic diseases, there...

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — With carols, cocoa and cookies, the town gathered to welcome the holiday season with a community tree lighting on Saturday, and more festivities are right around the corner. Friends, families and neighbors flocked to Town Hall last...

Historically, many an elected legislator, political candidate or prospective cabinet nominee accused of deviance, infidelity or sexual felonies has been held accountable, ostracized or drummed into oblivion. But in this decade voters have disbelieved...

The Southampton Lions Club has begun its 16th annual Toys For Kids campaign. As in past years, our loyal, normal collection sites are open to walk-in customers. As a reminder, those sites are the Southampton branches of Bank ESB and PNCU, along with...

By ALEXA LEWIS

Transit services are set to expand throughout the region next year, with more than $3 million in state grants awarded to transit authorities in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas to improve connections across routes.These expansions come as part...

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — After years of interim pastors, the First Congregational Church of Southampton has welcomed Rosemary Dawson to serve as its designated term pastor. Dawson is bringing her years of experience and enthusiasm to Southampton with hopes of...

By JIM PALERMO

 I am a person of faith who attends church regularly, but my beliefs do not fit neatly into any denomination. I am most comfortable in the United Church of Christ, whose motto is “God is still speaking.” Thus, while I regard the Bible as the greatest...

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — At a time when the need for affordable housing has become increasingly apparent nationwide, a lack of volunteers for local government positions has left Southampton in a tough spot. The town has had a bylaw in place to establish an...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — Opening arguments begin Tuesday morning in the trial of Brian Camp, a Southampton man charged with manslaughter in the killing of Johnathan Letendre of Northampton in December 2022.According to the Northwestern district attorney’s...

By LISA GOODRICH

Upon walking in the door at Puza’s Pure Food Market in Southampton, a commitment to fresh, local produce is on display. Visually, produce appears to fill a substantial portion of the store. As the harvest season eases toward the holidays, bins and...

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — After 27 years as a beloved community staple, Ted’s Creative Jewelers Inc. is closing its doors. After decades of creating jewelry cherished by members of the Southampton community and beyond, the store’s owner, Ted Blais, is looking...

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON — Incumbent state Rep. Kelly Pease experienced a sweeping victory at the polls on Tuesday and will continue his tenure on Beacon Hill for a third term. In one of just a handful of contested local elections this year, Pease, a member of the...

By SCOTT MERZBACH, EMILEE KLEIN and ALEXA LEWIS

On the final day of voting in the presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump, a steady stream of voters made their ways to polling locations throughout the area Tuesday, both...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The Vanasse family, left shaken and without a place to live after a speeding car crashed into their home last month, is raising funds to get back on their feet. Jason Vanasse was washing the windows of his work vehicle at night on Oct....

By ALEXA LEWIS

SOUTHAMPTON/MONTGOMERY — Residents along Montgomery Road in Southampton — which becomes Southampton Road upon entering Montgomery — chose their homes for the quiet, rural feel of the community.This is why so many homeowners along this road near the...

The closer this country comes to Election Day, the more vitriolic and divisive Donald Trump’s speeches, internet posts and interview responses become. Unfortunately, his ardent supporters are emulating his antagonistic behavior by appearing at rallies...

By ALEXA LEWIS

EASTHAMPTON — The city is seeking feedback from the public on the proposed concept design for its Envision Main Street project. This re-imagining of Main Street was presented to over two dozen members of the public at a public meeting last Thursday,...

Our grassroots volunteers want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the people of Southampton and Westfield. In recent weeks we’ve been warmly welcomed when sharing information on how Southampton and Westfield residents can make their voices heard at...