by Letters to the Editor | May 1, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
I urge our community to vote “No” on the proposed $6.6 million expansion of the Hampden Senior Center. While I support the renovation and some expansion of our senior center, the current proposal is not a prudent use of our resources. The selectmen appointed a...
by Letters to the Editor | May 1, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Longmeadow, the most affluent community in Western Massachusetts and the home to many professional and educated residents, takes pride in an excellent public school system. Unfortunately for years the town government has failed to address the conditions of our two...
by Letters to the Editor | Apr 30, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
My name is Karen O’Toole and I’m running for School Committee in Monson. I’m retired and raising a grandchild. The majority of my work history was in the banking/finance sector which included customer service as well as operations and management. My grandchild has...
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...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 26, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
And now there is a chorus singing, “I told you so.” The news that was reported by Bloomberg last week that MGM Resorts International is “exploring” selling its Ohio racino — a combined race track and casino — and MGM Springfield was greeted on social media and other...
