Faith Matters: The working-class mystic

Orange police chief seeks bylaw to curb encampments on town-owned land

The Orange Selectboard approved a request for Police Chief James Sullivan to draft a bylaw regarding encampments on town-owned land to address issues with homeless individuals camping in public spaces.

My Turn: Make nature a priority — Vote ‘yes’ on Question 6

Fall is the perfect time to be reminded why we choose to live in towns with more cows than people. In communities where when we pull over on the side of the road, our neighbors stop to make sure we are OK. We live here because watching the maple leaves turn red on the shores […]

My Turn: A look inside the Sheriff's Office

As your Franklin County sheriff, I want to speak directly to you about what the Sheriff’s Office does, what our responsibilities are, and our commitment to accountability, transparency, and progress. The Sheriff’s Office provides much more than basic custody and security. We play a critical role in public safety and community well-being. We operate two […]

The World Keeps Turning: Trying to ignore an ignominious defeat

There was a time when baseball was America’s pastime, its major source of entertainment and regional rivalries. It filled a big space in my heart growing up, with an accomplished pitcher for a father, and actual “sandlot” games until dark, sometimes with a baseball wrapped in tape to protect broken stitches. Little League was the […]

My Turn: On the aftermath of Oct. 7 anniversary: American Jewish identity and its discontents

The crisis that has emerged within the American Jewish community since Oct. 7, 2023 is nothing short of profound. Although the roots of this crisis can be traced back at least to 1948, its most evident touchstones have been the potentially fracturing disagreements emerging during the past three years over events in Israel-Palestine. I don’t […]