Daily Hampshire Gazette
Guest columnist Adin Maynard: Energy codes aren’t the enemy of affordable housing
The Hampshire County Housing Conversation held at UMass on March 25 highlighted a real and urgent problem: we are not building enough housing in western Massachusetts. The data presented by Kerry…
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6mSpeaking of Nature: The New England Aster — a jewel of autumn
Last week we reached that annual mile marker where the length of the day is the same as that of the night. Known as the autumnal equinox, this is a moment so brief that we generally miss it. I think that everyone has noticed how short the days are becoming, but we still have a […]
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5mFormer VP Al Gore: A clean Earth is within world’s grasp even as climate dangers accelerate
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime climate warrior Al Gore sees victory within Earth’s grasp. But he worries that it could still slip through humanity’s fingers. “While we’re in grave danger, I think there is a possibility that 2026 will be looked back upon in the history books as the beginning of a positive tipping point,” […]
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5mGuest columnist Alan Tabin: Sell, move or renovate? Start with good questions
When people talk about today’s western Massachusetts real estate market, the conversation usually turns to interest rates, home prices, and the shortage of available properties. Those things certainly matter. But after more than 40 years in real estate, building, and property investment, I believe many homeowners are facing a much more personal question: I know […]
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2mAlan Robinson
<html><head></head><body>Alan Robinson<br /><br />Hadley, MA - Alan James Robinson a beloved brother uncle and cousin and friend to many passed away on Sunday September 6, 2026 after fighting a long and hard battle with cancer. Alan was a wildlife art ...
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4mNancy L. Martin
<html><head></head><body>Nancy L. Martin<br /><br />Easthampton, MA - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy L. Martin (née Hemenway), age 86. She passed peacefully on September 23, 2026 at Linda Manor Nursing Home in Leed ...