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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.

CONNECTIONS: American tradition of perverting democracy

Sad but true: by our democratic process, we elected and continue to elect representatives who seek to pervert or suppress our democratic process.

‘Berkshire Flyer’ is the only viable rail route to New York City

In his letter to the editor, Eddie Sporn of West Stockbridge writes: "That train to Danbury, Connecticut, has left the station and it ain’t coming back."

Medical marijuana can reduce addiction to opioid pain medications

In his letter Dr. Ernest Drucker writes: "Dramatic evidence of the capabilities of cannabis to reduce overdose deaths due to opioids was published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association."

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

For a president who revels in chaos — and in orchestrating it himself — Monday brought a political storm that Trump could not control.

Smoke Signals from The Swamp: Meet General Michael Flynn

"As conflict between states evolves, the cyberspace is becoming an increasingly vital component of strategy and doctrine for war fighting." -- General Michael Flynn, former Trump National Security Advisor

BRTA service to MetroNorth at Wassaic more practical option

In his letter to the editor, Chip Elitzer writes: "A new train service to the Berkshires from NYC makes no sense. Metro-North already runs a frequent, reliable, inexpensive service between Wassaic and Grand Central."

Resources available to help those coping with epidemic of opioid misuse

In this time of grief and intense loss, we wanted to share with the community in South County some of the resources that are available and make connections to community efforts to address the epidemic of opioid misuse.

Proposed ‘Berkshire Flyer’ rail service needs to serve Berkshire residents, too

In a letter to the editor, Mark Shapp writes, "... if the service, should it ever see implementation, starts as small as I think is being indicated, it will in all likelihood not operate at times that meet Berkshire residents' travel needs.'

Berkshire Museum should honor donor intent, support public trust

No fewer than four financial experts have agreed that the Museum’s need is not dire as claimed. We therefore advocate vigorous fundraising instead of liquidating the collection.

Small things with great love

Like it our not we are one family of man. To know this is to feel and be responsible.

Egremont Green News: Long-gone Rag-and-Bone Men are starting to look like heroes of the zero-waste movement

Foraging through garbage and picking through the houses and property of the dead, the rag-and-bone man became a figure for dark shadows and dead ends. So watch out for him on Halloween.

CONNECTIONS: Crime and punishment

Without a consequence for bad behavior the lesson is that that behavior is acceptable.

Article on Reclaim NY is an accurate account of group’s activities

In their letter to the editor Joyce St. George and Susan Dey write: ‘The government is our enemy” was the insinuation we heard over and over again during the various Reclaim presentations and workshops we attended.

Sale of artwork will benefit community by modernizing Berkshire Museum

In a letter to the editor the signatories write: "The departure [of 40 works of art from the Berkshire Museum] will bring about something so much more priceless than what they're worth — enriched experiences for a changing community."

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

While most residents endured another day without power and many without water or other basic services in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Mr. Trump upbraided Puerto Rico’s leadership.

To take a knee or not

In a letter to the editor, Andy Moro writes: “The general public in the heartland are sending a strong message against the NFL and kneeling players that they will boycott football.”