SHELD executive session activity is troubling

by | Mar 13, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion

I am troubled that my municipal electric utility conducts its fiberoptic business matters in secrecy. The elected South Hadley Electric Light Department commission has met in executive session and has refused to release minutes or remove redactions from documents...

The Cannabis Control Commission should move on this issue

by G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 12, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion

According to the State House News Service, now at least one cannabis retailer has inquired to the Cannabis Control Commission that they are interested in applying to sell Massachusetts Lottery products.

Panel showcases foster care struggles

by JohnW and  | Feb 28, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion

The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley held a Panel Discussion on Feb. 12 at the Ludlow Country Club on the foster care system in Western Massachusetts and youth who experience significant barriers as it relates to their physical, mental and emotional well-being — all...

Taxing Boston drivers, visitors more is an idiotic plan

by G. Michael Dobbs | Feb 27, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion

I’ve never been a fan of visiting Boston.

MAGA vs. Taylor Swift, a Super Bowl of stupidity

by G. Michael Dobbs | Feb 13, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion

As some of you may realize, I know very little about professional sports. This, of course, has been a problem for me most of my life.

Agawam, imagine medical care without worry

by JohnW and  | Feb 1, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion

The Agawam City Council should pass TR-2024-9, a resolution to urge state legislators to establish Medicare for All, a single-payer health care system for all who reside in Massachusetts.Imagine entering your doctor’s office, showing your new “Medicare for...