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Editorial: Overreach

Friday, May 17, 2013

The United States Justice Department’s targeting of the Associated Press can only be described as a bow to those who subscribe to the philosophy that the means justify the ends. In the Justice Department’s view, the “ends” would be finding out who is responsible for certain leaks of information and putting an end to such a flow of information. In this particular case, that means finding out who provided the … 0

Editorial: They’re on the way

Friday, May 17, 2013

We know there are more than a few Americans, no doubt even some living in Franklin County, that think these times we live in are, well, apocalyptic. Famines, earthquakes, plagues — we’re writing about the Seven Signs here — and then there were those insect invasions. If you’ve been paying attention to the natural world, you know that a particular phenomena is arising … 0

Editorial: Mahar meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

If there’s good news coming from this week’s meeting of the Mahar Regional School Committee, it’s that the parties involved in the controversy over a popular teacher’s disputed suspension are now trying to find a mutually acceptable resolution. Even as agreement is reached, however, one that essentially allows Michael Magee, a teacher, and Superintendent Michael Baldassarre to make up, there’s still plenty in … 0

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Editorial: Spring cleaning

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

With less and less visible snow on the ground, it’s apparent that spring is ... finally ... on its way. Soon, the grays and browns of dust and dirt will be replaced in many places by a carpet of green, be it grass or other vegetative matter. But … 0

Editorial: Alternative plan

Monday, April 8, 2013

Earlier this year, Gov. Deval Patrick unveiled a long-term vision for Massachusetts, one that sought to heavily invest in a couple of commonwealth cornerstones: education and transportation. In presenting their thinking on the governor’s proposal — and the kind of changes in the tax structure necessary to implement … 0

Editorial: Moving on

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Brief thoughts on some of the events making news from around Franklin County and the North Quabbin area: Dateline the area: We don’t know if Annie Cheatham’s decision to leave as executive director of the New England Farmers Union was something that people saw coming or not. But … 0

Editorial: Spring patience

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Patience is a virtue and when it comes to spring weather, New Englanders have to show an outward appearance of great patience. We know that snow is still a possibility here in April, that you might go to bed at night with visions of crocus, daffodil or tulip … 0

Editorial: Asset management

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Publicly owned properties are one of the most visible assets that a community has in its possession. This includes buildings where public business or the process of governing unfolds, where residents go to meet and hash out community affairs or cast their ballots during elections, where many of … 0

Supplying a path

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Greening Greenfield is using an approach that is both comprehensive and proactive in trying to set the path for the community. Ambitious? No doubt. But in trying to be an agent of change, the thinking has to be on a large scope with many interconnected steps, even if … 0

Time for change

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Now that the clamor surrounding the hearing of the same-sex marriage cases before the United States Supreme Court has eased, perhaps everyone can take a deep breath here — even those justices. It was a two-day legal whirlwind as the court heard a challenge first to California’s Proposition … 0

Petition balance

Monday, April 1, 2013

Checks and balances ... they are a necessary part of the process at all levels of governing, including when responding to the voters. It’s why, then, the Greenfield Town Council should not simply serve as a rubber stamp to citizen petitions, no matter how individual councilors may personally … 0

Data security vital

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Brief thoughts on some of the events making news from around Franklin County and the North Quabbin area: Dateline Greenfield: Banking on an increase in state aid, the Greenfield School Committee has signed off on a $17.1 million draft budget that includes a hefty 8.5 percent increase over … 0

A terrible dilemma

Friday, March 29, 2013

Recent news stories have shed more light on the complex and tortured life of Adam Lanza, the 20-year-old who killed 20 first-graders and six women at Sandy Hook Elementary School back in December. They also illuminate, at least partially, the terrible dilemma faced by his mother, Nancy, as … 0

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