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JOHN BREASTED: The Great Barrington Selectboard’s credibility gap

Transparency does not require officials to reveal legal strategy. It does require them to tell voters when the town has been sued.

BOB GRAY: Garden thoughts

A garden, large or small, invites a man to know the earth, the wind, the rain, and himself.

Petersen seeks support for candidacy in Sheffield

In a letter to the editor, Andrew G. Petersen writes, "If re-elected, I will continue to work as hard as I can to do the right thing for the town and its residents, and try to keep Sheffield affordable for everyone."

It’s Thursday morning

It’s Thursday morning and I could mow but I did that yesterday. Maybe I’ll write yet another note of fan mail to Allison Larkin.

Doern is the change New Marlborough needs

In a letter to the editor, Lauri Aibel and Tim Sleeper write, "He also has the ability to speak with local residents and carefully craft solutions for our town that make him the change New Marlborough needs right now."

Daniel Doern best qualified for New Marlborough selectboard

In her letter to the editor Lucinda Shmulsky writes: "Daniel Doern also has special skills and diplomatic leadership qualities that can bring diverse interest groups to a unified consensus."

Unfair to give water away

In his letter to the editor, Bill Arienti writes: “Our water is metered and it is not fair to give free water to any Tom, Dick or Harry who wants to come to town and fill their gallon jugs.”

Elect Kate Burke to Great Barrington Selectboard

In a letter to the editor, Jeffrey Blaugrund writes, "Kate is the mother of a young family, and she clearly understands the comprehensive challenges that lie ahead for our vibrant community."

White’s experience, dedication are benefits for New Marlborough

In a letter to the editor, Arlyn and Owen Hoberman write, "Tara has a proven track record of working tirelessly for the community, and she is receptive to new ideas and considerate of all points of view."

New Marlborough Board of Selectmen needs Daniel Doern

In a letter to the editor, eight New Marlborough residents write, "Dan has shown the ability to navigate complicated matters, explain them in clear language and assess them in a way that benefits all of us."

Tara White for Board of Selectmen in New Marlborough

In his letter to the editor, David Hastings writes: “For many years, Tara has shown herself to be a dedicated and tireless servant to our town.”

At Great Barrington Town Meeting, don’t amend marijuana zoning bylaw

In her letter to the editor, Brandee Nelson writes: “The Selectboard’s proposed zoning amendment inappropriately takes siting control from the Planning Board. This is unnecessary because the Selectboard will already have primary local control for marijuana establishments.”

Why elect Rene Wood to the Sheffield Board of Selectmen?

In a letter to the editor, Dennis Sears writes, "In addition to her many positions in local governance, Rene has performed years of hands-on support for local institutions including the senior center, local churches and Fairview Hospital."

SOUL SUPPORT: Draw what you want into your life…

Fill life every day, every moment, with what you love and cherish.

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

Those who have followed Trump’s career say his lying isn’t just a tactic, but an ingrained habit.

Plastic bottle ban will protect environment, human health

In a letter to the editor, Emily Norton of the Sierra Club writes, "Plastic bottles are not fully recycled by turning them into more bottles, but rather into unrecyclable products such as fleece. "

Kate Burke, Holly Hamer for Great Barrington Selectboard

In her letter Sharon Gregory writes: "Both candidates offer broad contributions to the Town in community and economic development."