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Letter: Berkshire Job MarketThe experts failed to give even one example of an employer who hasn't been able to fill their vacancies. Letter: Transportation Is Economic Development in the BerkshiresFor too long, Western Massachusetts has been treated as an afterthought in statewide transportation decisions. Letter: Thanks to Pete's Garage in SheffieldYou have very nice people living in the Shires. Nobody in Connecticut would do that. The Classical Beat: Tanglewood Taconic Music, Sevenars = Music HEavenTanglewood enters its second week, and the highlights are noteworthy. Letter: Addressing the Housing Shortage in Berkshire District 1As someone who has worked directly on downtown redevelopment, community development, and local housing initiatives, I know there is no single solution. Housing is a complex issue that requires practical, balanced approaches at every level. Every Child Deserves a Summer to RememberFor children, summer should be a season of discovery, friendship, laughter, and carefree moments that become treasured memories for years to come. Letter: Vote Yes on School Budgets as PresentedI strongly urge you to support those who are willing to do the challenging, time consuming, and often unrewarded work of serving on our committees. Letter: Williamstown Should Adopt Ban on Sewage Sludge Land ApplicationLet's keep our lands safe for our children and future generations. Letter: Real Issue in Hinsdale Is Leadership FailureDalton did not make a rash or emotional choice. They made a strict, calculated decision to protect their own officers. Letter: Vote for Williamstown School Budget and AmendmentWe encourage all voters in Williamstown who care about education to come to the town meeting on May 19 and vote to pass the school budget and the amendment to the budget. Letter: Support the School Budget at the Williamstown Town MeetingI encourage voters to support the proposed school budget as presented. Letter: Christine Hoyt Best Choice for Adams Select Board on May 4Christine has proven she has the vision and the work ethic to lead Adams for another three years. I hope you will join me in voting for her on Monday, May 4, and keep the momentum going. Letter: Support for Christine HoytChristine has been a steady leader focused on maintaining essential services, strengthening fiscal stability, supporting local businesses, and advancing important projects like the Adams Theater and Greylock Glen. Letter: Re-Elect Christine Hoyt in AdamsPlease join me in voting for Christine Hoyt on May 4 so that she can continue working on behalf of our town. Why the Massachusetts Art Community Is Worth Continued InvestmentMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts is all in to ensure the next generation retains their access to works of art, while also being empowered to create themselves. Berkshire Real Estate Shows Mixed First QuarterThe first quarter of 2026 reinforced something we say often when discussing housing trends, especially in Berkshire County: all real estate is local. Letter: Fire District ElectionsWhen only a handful of people vote, accountability becomes nearly impossible. Letter: Future of Town(s) Fire/EMS ServicesFor generations, Berkshire County's fire departments have served their communities with pride. We all respect that history. But history alone cannot answer today's emergencies. Letter: CDBG Funding for Housing Fix-Up, Purchase Assistance, and Affordable Housing TrustNorth Adams remains the only jurisdiction in Berkshire County that does not include these types of programs in their CDBG application. |
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