by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 17, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Ah, summer in Western Massachusetts and some traditional summer topics are emerging from the back of my brain.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 4, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
So, recently I was at the one and only Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge — in beautiful downtown Springfield — enjoying a good cigar, an adult beverage and lively conversation. (Truth be told, I am twice a week on a very regularly basis.)
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 20, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
My wife and I do as much as we can to lower our use of plastic and decrease our carbon imprint. Granted we do not drive electric cars and we don’t have solar panels installed — if I hit Powerball we will be doing both.
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 7, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
In April, MGM Resorts International President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle met with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno to discuss the future of the casino as Bloomberg had reported earlier in the year that MGM was considering selling the Springfield casino. After the meeting,...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Apr 23, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Sometimes the universe has an unusual sense of timing. For instance, the following report from MassINC about the development potential of the Pioneer Valley has been recently released in the midst of two disturbing stories about two large economic development...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Apr 11, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Several things are on my mind this week. Where’s the justice? The families of those veterans who lost their lives due to COVID-19 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home did not receive the closure they needed with the recent court actions that essentially slapped Bennett Walsh...
