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When times are tough, it’s time to cut back on luxuries. With the looming raise in water and sewer taxes, a permanent Proposition 2½ override, and property assessments redone ahead of the normal five-year interval, I think we can say, times are...

I must compliment Mr. John Rhoades on his excellent letter on the “new math” in Northampton [“Questions math of new water rates,” Gazette, April 19]. Nice job!But two things have not been mentioned at all. First, how about all the people that will...

By MARIEL E. ADDIS

Ever been mad as hell and scared to death at the same time? Well, lately I have been, and it is not a great or happy combination.I watch the news on TV, listen to NPR on the radio, and see seemingly countless news items on Facebook, primarily from red...

With Women's History Month concluded, we need to take the next step to guarantee gender equality in America. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) must be finally added to the U.S. Constitution to ensure that all Americans are treated fairly, regardless of...

In three columns earlier submitted to the Gazette, a “take-away” point suggests that those of us white people who make our homes in Northampton are foolish to hold ourselves accountable for a period in American history involving enslavement of Black...

We are locked in a war to protect the Connecticut River at Turners Falls, and I applaud the decision of the Connecticut River Conservancy’s refusal to sign the proposed agreement to relicense FirstLight’s Northfield and Turners Falls hydro projects....

Hey guys, thanks for the interview … Really? Is that an acceptable professional way to address a salary negotiation when offered a job by men? I think not. If one did, professionalism would absolutely be called into question. In this case of Vito...

Back when I was growing up in the late 50s and 60s, like Mr. Vito Perrone, I was taught that the terms “ladies” and “gentlemen” were used as a way of showing respect for a person. I don’t understand why the Easthampton School Commitee members said it...

Since Walgreens has chosen to succumb to threats from state attorneys general and halt distribution of abortion pills, even in states where it is legal, I am choosing to halt doing business with Walgreens. If Walgreens has a right to choose, so do...

I am writing to express my extreme appreciation for the Northampton Police and Fire departments valiant efforts to save my life partner after a medical emergency on Saturday. They worked tirelessly and showed compassion and kindness to me during the...

As a relative newcomer to Northampton who rejoices in the different viewpoints that make this city special, I was disappointed in the tone of Marc Warner’s Feb. 25 guest column “Northampton the ‘last place’ for reparations.”Is it necessary to refer to...

Wednesday, Feb. 8, was such a beautiful day that I decided to go for a bike ride. After 10 miles, I got home to discover that my purse, holding my car keys, driver’s license, credit cards, etc., had fallen off my bike. But where? I remembered that I...

For many years, I have been involved with swimming and around pools. When the JFK Middle School pool was being built, I was thrilled that our city would have this invaluable resource for our community. For many years before the pandemic, the community...

The 12th Annual Northampton Ice Art Festival was a magical affair, with amazing artists, perfect weather, crowds of enthusiastic viewers and wonderful event hosts and sponsors. On behalf of the Downtown Northampton Association: Thank you! Thank you...

On Feb. 4, the Forbes Library will unveil a painting of Sojourner Truth by the highly regarded local artist Richard Yarde. This is a gift from the Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee. The event is part of a reception celebrating several additions to...

I am writing in favor of capping the number of marijuana dispensaries in Northampton. We have the most dispensaries per capita than any other city in Massachusetts. At a recent City Council meeting, the vast majority of citizens spoke out in favor of...

By Daniel Lyons

In his Dec. 31 letter, “Electric vehicles and the environment,” George Kriebel states he is confident that future grid expansion will occur to meet demand for EVs, heat pumps, etc. He does not state the basis for his confidence and today’s grid is far...

I couldn’t disagree more with guest columnist Mike Leonard’s diatribe against Gov. Healey’s ambitious goals to preserve the commonwealth’s forested lands, starting with her campaign promise to invoke a logging moratorium in our public forests...

By KYLE GRABOWSKI

Florence’s Gabby Thomas now has a chance at two Olympic medals. After qualifying to run the 200-meter dash individually, the Harvard graduate was named to the USA’s 4x100-meter team Tuesday according to a release by USA Track and Field.She was listed...

By CAITLIN ASHWORTH

THE BLOCK: Just a turn off Main Street in Florence and onto Maple Street, a variety of businesses — many that have been around for decades — are housed in what’s known as the Parsons Block.The Parsons Block, which stretches from 76-96 Maple St.,...