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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.

Rene Wood’s leadership would benefit Sheffield

In a letter to the editor, Benno Friedman writes, "...her combination of reason and vision will provide exceptional leadership for our town."

American Legion aims to bring Sammy Lee Davis to BHRSD

In his letter to the editor, Harold French writes, 'Davis will talk to the students in The Berkshire Hills Region School District about his exploits, but more importantly about his message to youth that “You don’t lose, until you quit trying”.'

Ask Jenny

It’s the little and simple things that will slowly start breaking our cycle of harm.

Rene Wood should return to Sheffield Board of Selectmen

In his letter to the editor, Martin Mitsoff writes, "Rene has the experience -- and excellent regional and state government relationships as well -- to successfully serve the Town again as a member of its Select Board."

Oasis Campus to respect caution of New Marlborough residents

In his letter to the editor, Joshua Seitz writes, "It’s my plan to develop a safe, secure and well-managed growing facility for cultivators who are thoroughly vetted and licensed for this work."

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

The whipsaw policy shift once again highlighted an administration struggling to find a coherent and consistent voice in dealing with Russia.

CONNECTIONS: Make America a democracy again

“Democracy is under assault and in retreat around the globe, a crisis that has intensified as America’s democratic standards erode at an accelerating pace.” -- Freedom House report

BRTA cutting Great Barrington express bus service in half

In his letter to the editor Tate Coleman writes: “The bus is a valuable resource in the community, and will hopefully become more utilized when bus stop signs are put up.”

Ask Jenny

When I/we get wiser what kinda crazy question would you love a child to ask about your life?                                                        

It’s Saturday, April 14th  

It’s Saturday April 14th and my three dogs could care less  about the incessant political banter.

‘The Children’s March’ film screening to support National School Walkout

'The Children's March' shows a critical moment in history when children had a significant impact on the Civil Rights movement.

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

Mr. Trump accused his own Justice Department of perpetrating a “witch hunt” and asserted that the F.B.I. “broke in to” Mr. Cohen’s office.

New Marlborough must proceed with ‘due diligence’

In her letter Lucinda Shmulsky of New Marlborough writes: “I concur with the insightful words of wisdom offered by our Planning Board member at the hearing just one year ago today that ‘there is a need to proceed with caution.’"

Lessons from St. Petersburg about the Berkshire Museum

In her letter to the editor, Leslie Ferris writes: "What has happened to our community? Why would the board of trustees of the Berkshire Museum agree and why would our laws allow them to sell the artistic heritage of the Berkshires?"

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

"Trump proposed holding a meeting at the White House in Washington," Putin's top foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov, told reporters.

CONNECTIONS: The makings of a dictator

There are handbooks on becoming a dictator. You have to have the taste for it and the talent but, if you do: create an oligarchy, encourage thuggery, undermine checks and balances and silence the press.