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Backs statewide ban on Native American mascots Thank you, Amalia Fourhawks, for your clear response (“Native American mascot ban needed,” June 16) to the Gazette editorial (“Keep mascot decisions in local hands,” June 15) about a state ban on Native...

Women’s Club of Hadley thanks supporters The Lady Bugs Women’s Club of Hadley would like to thank our sponsors and supporters for making our spring pocketbook and scarf sale April 29 such a success. The proceeds will benefit various programs offered...

NHA board chairmanresponds to tenant issues I am writing to respond to some of the points made in the article on Hampshire Heights (“Tenants irked by NHA crackdown on outside items, gardens,” June 20).To start, the Northampton Housing Authority...

NEPR donations would end underwriting The letter titled “Cites advertising on public radio” published June 14 calls for a response.The underwriters, who are mentioned on the air, pay a substantial amount of money to support our NPR affiliate, New...

As communities confront the opioid epidemic in their homes, on the streets and in treatment centers, a new program aims to widen the prevention effort to middle schools through a public-private partnership.Attorney General Maura Healey this month...

Must support high-quality early education Education is argued to be the great equalizer. It is often framed as the solution to escape disadvantaged situations.As the Massachusetts House and Senate work out the final budget to send to Gov. Charlie...

Asks PVTA to communicate with students On June 10, my friend and I walked to the Smith College bus stop to board the B43. While there, we noticed a flier informing riders that the PVTA was considering reducing service on the 39 and M40 routes (“PVTA...

A jury sent an important message last month when it convicted Jesse Carrillo of involuntary manslaughter after the heroin he supplied to fellow University of Massachusetts student Eric Sinacori led to the 20-year-old’s death by overdose in...

A statewide bill that would ban the use of Native American mascots in public schools is generating strong opinions on both sides of the issue. That’s no surprise, based on the lengthy debate by the Gill-Montague School Committee before it got rid of...

Seeks support for event aiding veterans We are writing because we want people to notice how our government doesn’t support our veterans.Veterans can have PTSD and some of them are homeless. Some of them have medical issues and are suicidal. Almost...

High school graduations are bittersweet times of looking back at accomplishments reached and friendships made, while considering the uncertainties of the journey ahead, whether the chosen path is school, the military or employment.They are also a time...

Kudos to the Easthampton Police Department for its addition of Gino, a 17-month-old Belgian Malinois, and to Officer Andrew Beaulieu for rearranging his life to handle the department’s latest crime-stopper.The new K-9 unit paid off quickly when Gino,...

Congress should curb Trump’s Mar-a-Lago trips In 2015, Donald Trump said he would “rarely leave the White House because there’s so much work to be done.” Now, he is golfing and visiting a Trump-branded property every few days.I’m deeply concerned...

Cites integrity of Northampton community Hat’s off to the integrity of the Northampton community. I recently lost my wallet downtown, apparently beside my car in a parking space.Anxiety roared and I searched in several locations to no avail. Starting...

Concerned about sign’s removal in EasthamptonIn times like these it is more important than ever to focus more attention on fair and equal access to freedom of expression in the public realm. In recent weeks, I have been witness to what seems to be the...

Praises Smith Charities for aid to widows This letter is so long overdue but no less heartfelt. What Smith Charities does for widows in local communities is remarkable.Many have children and some do not. We all share a common bond: picking up the...

If the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School doesn’t want to be accused of acting like a publicly funded institution for the select, it should stop acting like one.Clearly, the school in Hadley provides a valuable alternative education for...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker took the right action in swiftly joining an alliance of political, academic and business leaders pledging to move the nation toward meeting the commitments made as part of the Paris Climate Agreement.The day after...

Thanks supporters of Amherst plant sale The Garden Club of Amherst wants to thank everyone who helped make our annual plant sale a great success.During this community event, now over 60 years old, members sell potted divisions from their gardens,...

Use Thoreau as role model in resisting Trump Henry David Thoreau was a strong activist who fought against slavery, racism and President James Polk. We can learn from his strategies in our resistance against President Trump today.James Polk was a...