by Letters to the Editor | Jul 10, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Another bank in East Longmeadow!
by Letters to the Editor | Jul 10, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
I would like to address the issue surrounding the potential location of the new proposed Longmeadow Middle School.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jul 1, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
When I first lived in Springfield from 1957 to 1962, I attended kindergarten, first and second grades. I remember the school days starting for the first and second grades with the Pledge of Allegiance, singing a patriotic song and then a prayer, often accompanied with a reading from the Bible.
by Dennis Hackett | Jun 28, 2024 | Dennis Hackett, Opinion
On June 20, the Northampton City Council voted down the fiscal year 2025 budget after three councilors voted against it because it did not include a requested 14% budget increase for the schools, as approved by the School Committee at a meeting in April. The 14% budget increase would have ensured a level-service budget and no cuts to positions.
by Letters to the Editor | Jun 25, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
I write with deep concern regarding the recent decision to authorize an $11 million bond for a government-owned broadband project in West Springfield. Unfortunately, this decision to fund a pet project that has thus far failed to connect a single customer, after...
by Letters to the Editor | Jun 25, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
The Agawam-West Springfield CROP Hunger Walk held in April was a great success! Fifty-three walkers participated, and together with their churches, families and area businesses, a total of $8,616 was raised to fight hunger in the local community and around the globe....