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In the heat,be considerate of dogs Wednesday evening while I was out walking along the bike path, a bicyclist passed by me with a dog tied to the handlebars. The dog was forced to run to keep up with the bicycle.I wonder how the cyclist would like to...

I served on the Easthampton Zoning Board of Appeals with Nicole LaChapelle for nine years, and in that time I got to know her as smart, practical and diligent.Nicole is now running for mayor of Easthampton, and I hope that over the next five months...

Most adults and even children know that lies often beget more lies. That is to say that prevarication often requires additional fabrications to back up the original.It is often a lost cause resulting in exposure, embarrassment and loss of credibility....

Critical of Question 4 ‘repeal and replacement’ Last fall, immediately after voters passed Question 4 legalizing marijuana in Massachusetts, politicians started talking about making changes. “A few tweaks,” they said.But now the Massachusetts House of...

Cites hypocrisy ofdistrict attorneyI hope everyone remembers the hypocrisy of Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan when he runs again in 2018.When it is convenient, addiction is a disease, that is until he wants to criminalize it. Somehow we...

Letter writer adds to verbal ‘meltdown’ There is a saying that if you point a finger at someone there are three fingers pointing back at yourself. If you read the letter writer’s comments (“Screeching meltdowns on opinion page,” June 21) about what he...

Thanks Griffin for aiding Handel win in Georgia Thank you Kathy Griffin for helping Karen Handel win the special congressional election in Georgia’s 6th district Tuesday. The left must love her blowing their $30 million. There is still hope when a...

Contact officials about Senate health care bill On Thursday, the Senate Republicans unveiled their Obamacare repeal plan. Unsurprisingly, it’s just as cruel as the irresponsible bill the House passed in May.Here’s what we know so far about this bill:...

Legislature should do what voters want After reading your June 20 edition, I cannot believe this state’s lawmakers on the pot laws “Lawmakers eye consensus on pot bill, but differences remain”).Why don’t they just follow another state’s laws that have...

Backs statewide ban on Native American mascots Thank you, Amalia Fourhawks, for your clear response (“Native American mascot ban needed,” June 16) to the Gazette editorial (“Keep mascot decisions in local hands,” June 15) about a state ban on Native...

Women’s Club of Hadley thanks supporters The Lady Bugs Women’s Club of Hadley would like to thank our sponsors and supporters for making our spring pocketbook and scarf sale April 29 such a success. The proceeds will benefit various programs offered...

NHA board chairmanresponds to tenant issues I am writing to respond to some of the points made in the article on Hampshire Heights (“Tenants irked by NHA crackdown on outside items, gardens,” June 20).To start, the Northampton Housing Authority...

NEPR donations would end underwriting The letter titled “Cites advertising on public radio” published June 14 calls for a response.The underwriters, who are mentioned on the air, pay a substantial amount of money to support our NPR affiliate, New...

Must support high-quality early education Education is argued to be the great equalizer. It is often framed as the solution to escape disadvantaged situations.As the Massachusetts House and Senate work out the final budget to send to Gov. Charlie...

Asks PVTA to communicate with students On June 10, my friend and I walked to the Smith College bus stop to board the B43. While there, we noticed a flier informing riders that the PVTA was considering reducing service on the 39 and M40 routes (“PVTA...

Seeks support for event aiding veterans We are writing because we want people to notice how our government doesn’t support our veterans.Veterans can have PTSD and some of them are homeless. Some of them have medical issues and are suicidal. Almost...

Congress should curb Trump’s Mar-a-Lago trips In 2015, Donald Trump said he would “rarely leave the White House because there’s so much work to be done.” Now, he is golfing and visiting a Trump-branded property every few days.I’m deeply concerned...

Concerned about sign’s removal in EasthamptonIn times like these it is more important than ever to focus more attention on fair and equal access to freedom of expression in the public realm. In recent weeks, I have been witness to what seems to be the...

Praises Smith Charities for aid to widows This letter is so long overdue but no less heartfelt. What Smith Charities does for widows in local communities is remarkable.Many have children and some do not. We all share a common bond: picking up the...

Thanks supporters of Amherst plant sale The Garden Club of Amherst wants to thank everyone who helped make our annual plant sale a great success.During this community event, now over 60 years old, members sell potted divisions from their gardens,...