by Story Maureen Turner | Aug 28, 2013 | News
For early settlers, the Pioneer Valley’s fertile farmland was a major draw. Even as other industries sprang up and prospered in the region—manufacturing; later, healthcare and higher education—the Valley’s farmers and their signature products,...
by Advocate staff | Aug 28, 2013 | News
Should Massachusetts law be changed to require lenders to go to court before they can foreclose on homes?
by Advocate readers | Aug 28, 2013 | News
United Against Biomass The Valley Advocate barely covered the Greenfield biomass story, but here you are, writing as though there is a divided opinion in Greenfield (“Biomass Plan for Greenfield Cancelled,” Aug. 15). Eighty-four percent of the voters in...
by Tom Vannah | Aug 28, 2013 | News
Like a majority of Massachusetts voters, I supported Question 3 in November. The ballot initiative, which passed by an incredible 2 to 1 margin, legalized medical marijuana in Massachusetts. State government has found ways to frustrate the wishes of voters before;...
by Advocate staff | Aug 28, 2013 | News
Track Your Local Dollars You know that spending your money locally is good for the Valley’s economy. But do you know just how good? Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, or CISA, has developed a nifty tool to help measure just how much of your grocery...