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I wish we could trust the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to be tracking true antisemitism and not anti-Israelism. Likewise I mistrust State Sen. John Velis’ intentions in creating the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism. For these reasons I am disturbed by the May 1 front page article in the Recorder, “Antisemitic incidents remain up,” with the subtitle, “Reports climb most steeply on college campuses.”

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — The Charlemont Forum will kick off its annual speaker series on Thursday, May 8, with a presentation by University of Massachusetts Amherst political science professor Jesse Rhodes on voting rights in America.

My most recent issue of Massachusetts Wildlife explains that relocating wild animals is both harmful and illegal. “Imagine, for a moment, if you were removed from your home and randomly “relocated” to a place where you had never been before and were given no money, means of communication, supplies, or directions. It would be disorienting and stressful, to say the least, and locating and obtaining the basic necessities in this circumstance would be incredibly difficult.” Uh-huh. This is the situation facing migrants who have lived in the United States for 10 or 20 years and are deported back to their “home” countries. It seems that the rabbit in your backyard enjoys more protections than the migrant who has lived in your neighborhood for 20 years. Of all the Trump administration’s abuses, its treatment of non-citizens is the most alarming if only because the line that this administration draws between citizens and non-citizens is razor thin and has already been crossed more than once.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — No one was injured when two rafters got stranded while fishing along the Deerfield River and needed to be assisted by first responders Friday morning.

SHELBURNE FALLS — Residents are invited to attend a “Hands Off” standout at the Iron Bridge on Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — The Academy at Charlemont’s quiz bowl team is off to Chicago this weekend to compete in the Small School National Championship Tournament.

By CARL DOERNER

By ALAN HARRIS

I had written an essay back on April 2 which seemed apropos then but as yet unpublished, I’ve replaced it with what I think has perspective on our current moment. There is no one vantage point from which humanity can digest and assimilate the vagaries and constant movements that engulf it, that it creates. That cannot be, however, an excuse for how we indulge our fancies, ignore truths, and delude ourselves at the hands of incipient, or not, tyrants, sycophants, and opportunists. We live in a circus: evolutionary, theatrical, spiritual — fill in the blanks.

By SCOTT MERZBACH

LEVERETT — Several local Democratic Town Committees in Hampshire and Franklin counties, and Holyoke, are making an appeal to the Massachusetts congressional delegation to take stronger steps in confronting the Republican Party, the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk.

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Easter is traditionally associated with the return of rich foods to Christian diets. In the Middle Ages, Europeans followed a very strict diet during the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. They had only one meal a day and could eat no dairy, meat or eggs. Fish was allowed.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — The future of a proposed pump track, a purpose-built track for cycling, at the Charlemont Fairgrounds is in question after Selectboard members expressed concern with the recommended location.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Residents say developing affordable housing, increasing the number of restaurants and businesses in town, and growing the population of young people and families should be key priorities in Charlemont’s updated Master Plan.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Those interested in owning a piece of the town’s history should check out the sign outside Avery’s General Store.

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

CHARLEMONT — Facing a potential shutdown by the Board of Health for a lack of reliable access to heating and a kitchen for tenants, Oxbow Resort owner Travis DeCere shared the upgrades he has made to the Route 2 property.

SHELBURNE FALLS — Floodwater Brewing Co. at 40 State St. will host a Ren Faire Night on Saturday, March 29.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Berkshire East Mountain Resort held its annual Cardboard Classic sled race on Sunday, inviting participants to celebrate the end of winter with a race down the mountain.

By CARL DOERNER

CHARLEMONT — The Hawlemont Agriculture and You (HAY) program will host a presentation on Saturday, March 22, detailing what residents can do to help pollinators thrive. The event will be at 10 a.m at Hawlemont Regional School.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD and CHRIS LARABEE

Four Franklin County towns have received Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Planning 2.0 (MVP 2.0) grants totaling $350,000 for climate change planning projects.

By MADISON SCHOFIELD

CHARLEMONT — Some Mohawk Trail Regional School District member towns are considering filing a class action lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts for failing to adequately fund rural schools through Chapter 70.