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Northampton City Council alters Public Comment, takes a stance against anti-Semitism, and more By Blair Gimma On Jan 6th the Northampton City Council held...
By Matt Berg When Meg Bandarra’s mobility became limited a decade ago, she realized how inaccessible the trails in Northampton’s numerous conservation areas were....
By Matt Berg Several reporters and photographers at the Daily Hampshire Gazette demanded that their names be taken off articles and photos until the...
Letters engage with coverage of racial justice forum and express support for Jesse Hassinger. Coverage of Racial Justice Forum I’m glad the Gazette and...
The Council also discussed redistricting, diesel storage, and the Resilience Hub. By Blair Gimma On October 21, the Northampton City Council held its regularly...
The Council also reviewed the new redistricting map By Blair Gimma On Thursday October 7th, the Northampton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting,...
The Council also discussed dispensary buffer zones, dirt bikes, and more. By Bella Levavi Holyoke City Council held a hybrid remote/in-person meeting on Tuesday,...
An in-depth look at the current state of protections against eviction in MA. By Molly Keller Ever since the Massachusetts state eviction moratorium expired...
A lawsuit alleging anti-white male bias slowed distribution to minority owned businesses until little aid was left. By Avery Martin Minority-owned small businesses in...