Letters
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Letter: Why I Support Shana Dixon for Williamstown Select Board
I am impressed by Shana Dixon, the current chair of the DIRE committee, who has not hesitated to step up for this community, while also operating her own small business and juggling life as a single mom of two young children.
Letter: Saturday Rally: Diversity Makes Us Great
Tell me my fears about what could happen to the people just grabbed in Great Barrington are not justified.
Letter: Pride Flags in Williamstown
Diversity is about all of us. It's about recognizing the value that each of us brings to the table.
Letter: Vote Jane Patton for Select Board
Sadly, our town seems very divided. We need strong and thoughtful leadership to show us the way to better times.
Letter: Rep. Davis Asks for Support Passing 'Upskirting' Bill
Secretly filming a nude child in a bathroom is only a misdemeanor, while filming under a child's clothing in public is a felony. That inconsistency leaves children and vulnerable people exposed.
Letter: Vote No on Article 13 at Dalton Town Meeting
On May 5, the voters of the Town of Dalton will be asked to vote on 31 Articles at the annual Town Meeting. I encourage all voters attending to vote "No" on Article 13.
Letter: Sometimes It Is Best Not to Tinker With Tradition
Many townsfolk continue to ask where the Select Board finds authority to champion any cause not strictly related to Williamstown municipal issues.
Letter: Working for You, Keeping Promises
am looking forward to again getting your valued support for a three-year term so I can continue serving the people of Dalton.
Letter: What's Happening With Dalton's Finances?
Attend the annual town meeting on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Wahconah Regional High School and VOTE.
Letter: Williamstown Dealing in Toxic Sludge to Save Money? Madness
While Williamstown builds a $20 million fire station, Bob Menicocci and the Finance Committee expect us to be up in arms about $500,000 to deal with a very real environmental problem in a responsible fashion — toxic sludge.
Letter: Say No to Constitution Pipeline
Rather than call for investing in pipeline construction, Trump should rescind his decision to halt offshore wind development that would mitigate winter price spikes and deliver much-needed energy in winters to come.
Letter: Threats to Immigrants
Even if the "suspect" presented evidence of free status, they could see their papers ripped up and be sent into slavery.
Letter: Reflecting on North Adams' Resolution to Be a Sanctuary City
I commend the North Adams City Council for passing the resolution declaring our city a Sanctuary City for transgender and gender-diverse people.
Letter: Pittsfield's Potholes Are a Joke — But the Punchline Is Us
Year after year, the same lazy patch jobs fall apart, using the same materials and the same contractors who benefit from doing it wrong. The city shrugs, blames the weather, and cuts another check. Rinse, repeat.
