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While the article ”Making math visual” [Sept. 30] highlights the benefits of ST Math, it overlooks a critical issue in its implementation, particularly at the middle school level. Students are being required to complete this program during the first...

By TOLLEY M. JONES

 Oppressive regimes, governments, religions and family systems rely on silence to fester and thrive. Their weak and parasitic exoskeleton depends on a steady supply of hapless victims who either helplessly, unknowingly, or willingly remain within the...

Ralph Nader, longtime champion of consumer rights, in a Sept. 10 report on Democracy Now! stated his firm belief about the true numbers of deaths in decimated Gaza since Oct. 7, no less than seven times the official account: a staggering 300,000.Why?...

By EMILEE KLEIN

SOUTH HADLEY — While lounging under a tree at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School, middle school student Addison Gosselin felt the tickle of a critter crawling on her leg.Gosselin ushered the little bug onto her hand, and immediately...

By ALEXA LEWIS

Sisters Katherine Taylor and Jessica Taylor-Mitchell were born to host, but they weren’t expecting to make a business out of it. Then, a sprawling 6,300-square-foot space with sweeping mountain views became available in Eastworks, and they saw the...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — A 38-year career as a municipal assessor will come to a close in January for Daniel H. Zdonek Jr., who has been Hadley’s assessor since July 1990.The Easthampton resident who worked for the city for four years prior to coming to Hadley...

How truly depressing to see on the front page another story [“‘Women of vision’ spread peace message,” Gazette, Sept. 27] about another group that cares deeply about something or someone, but refuses to engage in “politics” and instead goes all in on...

I’d like to thank state Sen. Jo Comerford for her work over several years, resulting in a provision recently signed into state law (H5033), limiting Massachusetts’ formerly excessive estate recovery to the federally required minimum. Although it’s a...

I would like to set the record straight on why Question 1 calls for an audit of the Legislature. It is not unconstitutional to audit the Legislature. It has been done in the past. As an educator, I support transparency in our government. We have the...

By EMILEE KLEIN

EASTHAMPTON — Vintage markets commonly feel like a grandmother’s attic: cramped and crowded with old knickknacks and collectibles stuffed into every shelf and drawer, and wardrobes full of dresses and jackets that have seen more moth balls and dust...

I was surprised to read Saturday’s front-page article “City says illegal [King Street] car lot must go” when just the day before I had reflected on how much more attractive the area presents now that it is covered up with cars.In my opinion, it is...

By ALEXANDER MACDOUGALL

NORTHAMPTON — An Easthampton man pleaded not guilty to in Hampshire Superior Court on Friday to 35 charges related to the dissemination of child pornography and child sexual abuse material.Liam Galpin, 22, is facing seven counts of possession of child...

It was a mistake on my part to have watched the presidential debate at all. It started with pregame hype, and down to the last few seconds, commentators were talking with former governors, along with senators and representatives from both parties,...

After 30 years at One Cottage Street Studios, I turned in my keys and moved my art studio practice into my house. It was a grueling job both physically and emotionally, but I felt the move was necessary due to a surprise 50% rent increase.This...

By SARA WEINBERGER and JEFF GOLD

We were initially swept up in the wave of enthusiasm that took hold when Vice President Kamala Harris became presidential candidate Kamala Harris. She was a breath of fresh air, who rekindled hope that she and Tim Walz could reignite the Democratic...

Our country has changed. It is not like the old days. Now we have to watch we say or do. Dirty tactics of some companies who ban people for life. Thank God for unions.Charles Schmid Jr.Easthampton

By ALEXA LEWIS

Easthampton’s Old Town Hall has once again opened its doors to a diverse assortment of local artistic talent as part of CitySpace’s 2024 Pay it Forward program. As summer winds to a close, the 10 artists and groups selected to this year’s cohort are...

I would like to thank Easthampton Parks and and Recreation and all the pool staff and lifeguards for a wonderful summer spent at the Nonotuck Park Pool.Thank you for your kindness and patience, for keeping the pool clean, and for keeping everyone...

By TERRENCE MCCARTHY

I’ve been reading Donald Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance’s memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.” The book, published in 2016, made The New York Times best seller list then, and since Vance was chosen by the former president the book has sold tens of thousands...

Students, staff members, and educators are heading back to school over the next few weeks. As we settle into our classroom routines, I urge all voters to educate yourselves on why you should vote “yes” on Question 2 on the election ballot Nov. 5.This...