by Letters to the Editor | Sep 17, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
In response to the article “School Committee (Chicopee) public input speakers seek change” (published Sept. 12-18) regarding the use of school buildings as polling locations, Bowe Elementary Physical Education Teacher Kate Moss, at the Sept. 4 School Committee meeting, presented valid concerns for student safety during election days at Bowe School, a designated voting place.
by Letters to the Editor | Sep 4, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
I have a different take on the new middle school in Longmeadow. I don’t think anyone has touched on this. The new school is going to cost the taxpayers a fortune for all time to come. Do something about this. Put the school at Glenbrook and convert Williams Street to...
by Letters to the Editor | Sep 3, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
With great sadness, I write to observe the passing of A. Craig Brown, an esteemed member of our community and treasurer of the American International College (AIC) Board of Trustees. Craig, who passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 16, was a man of remarkable integrity,...
by Letters to the Editor | Aug 28, 2024 | Letter to the Editor
I would like to respond to the “Excited for new middle school” letter to the editor. First of all, the unnamed safety concerns I was referring to involved the tragic death of a woman using the cross-walk by the Longmeadow High School. There are other issues also,...
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...