by Letters to the Editor | Aug 28, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
The intent of this article (“Sen. John Velis on the Migrant Crisis,” Impact 2024) was to highlight Sen. Velis’ concerns about the budget crisis Massachusetts is incurring with its right-to-shelter law. The article opens with “State Sen. John Velis said he is done with...
by Letters to the Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
The July 29 free All Together World Drumming and Ukulele music workshops at West Springfield Public Library sponsored by the West Springfield Arts Council were a rousing success because of the 25 participants’ willingness to connect with strangers, openly learn about...
by Letters to the Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
This article in The Reminder calls for civil thinking in our political campaign to choose an administration to lead America. “Memes are no way to pick a candidate.” I looked up the definition of “Memes” as an image, a video, a text, or a quote that is spread quickly...
by Letters to the Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
After having read objections to the middle school project for the last five weeks straight from the same author, I felt compelled to share a response. I also feel I should state what seems obvious; the author’s home abuts the property and they don’t want things to...
by Letters to the Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
The Aug. 15 Reminder carried a report of the Aug. 12 meeting of the Longmeadow Select Board. Highlighted in the headline and the article itself is a discussion of filling the now-vacant slot of registrar of voters (voluntary). This appointment is to be filled with a...
by Letters to the Editor | Aug 21, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
The Williams Middle School site being chosen due to its central location for the new Longmeadow consolidated middle school is not in the best interest of the town as it will increase traffic in an already congested area and bring safety issues for the children and for...