by Letters to the Editor | Apr 28, 2026 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Massachusetts residents deserve leaders who invest in their communities, not just talk about it. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case in the 12th Hampden District. In 2006, Rep. Angelo Puppolo was endorsed by the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Speaking to The...
by Staasi Heropoulos | Apr 22, 2026 | Opinion, Staasi Heropoulos
It began like any other play date: Loki and Izzy (2-year-old Huskies) welcomed their friend Nick, an 18-month-old mixed-breed rescue from East Longmeadow to the dog park in Chicopee. The Huskies are brother and sister. Nick, who is my dog, started chumming around with...
by Letters to the Editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Findings from a new state audit of the Holyoke and Chelsea state’s soldiers’ homes are sounding the alarm bell not just for those who live there, but also for the workforce who cares for the veterans.
by Letters to the Editor | Dec 18, 2025 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
As we approach the end of the year, I find myself thinking about the extraordinary generosity that fuels our work at Revitalize CDC.
by Dennis Hackett | Dec 17, 2025 | Dennis Hackett, Opinion
There’s something magical in the air this holiday season that is doing wonders for the people in need. As many of our readers know, November was a difficult month for many as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits did not go out right away because of the...
by Letters to the Editor | Sep 8, 2025 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., Longmeadow voters will decide whether to build a new consolidated middle school. This is the only item on the warrant that night. I urge residents to vote YES. A new middle school is the SMART choice: SMART Educationally — Our children...
