Massachusetts lawmakers vote on juvenile court age
South Hadley shooting leads to three arrests by SHPD
400 people protest Hampshire College's removal of the American flag
Mt. Tom vandalized with racist graffiti
Mass. transgender discrimination law officially in effect this week
BY HANNAH ROACH '17
This past weekend saw a major increase in the rights of transgender individuals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts law that prohibits any discrimination against gender identity in public spaces was signed in July, and went into effect this Saturday. Massachusetts is the 18th state in the country to create such provisions for transgender people, according to the Berkshire Eagle.
Mayor of Northampton proposes parking cost increase of 25 cents
Voters to determine future of Massachusetts marijuana legalization
BY ABBY BAKER '19
On Nov. 8, Massachusetts voters will not only cast their votes for president, but will also vote for or against the legalization of marijuana for individuals over the age of 21 within the state. Question 4 on the ballot will also include an opportunity for Massachusetts residents to vote for or against increasing the number of charter schools in the state.
