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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.

Electoral College could make Hillary Clinton president on Dec. 19

In her letter to the editor, Judy Isacoff of Mt. Washington writes: "Our goal is to reach at least 1,000,000 signatures."

Op-Ed: The antidote to Trumpism? Good education in public schools

If you are distressed about the election of Trump, then I urge you to join me in defending our school district.

LEONARD QUART: The triumph of demagoguery and faux populism 

I see four years of roiling social and political conflict ahead, and the country becoming increasingly more polarized.

Three cheers for BNRC’s ‘High Road’

In her letter to the editor, Sibylle Baier writes: "Three cheers to the Berkshire High Road! Let’s help make this beautiful dream come true."

Mother Nature’s already voted

In his letter to the editor, Robert Connors writes: “I think that as a nation, we are slowly witnessing a simultaneous undercurrent of a Phoenix-like rebirth.”

BHRSD School Committee member seeks re-election

In his letter to the editor, BHRSD School Committee candidate Rich Dohoney writes: "If working families like mine our going to continue to live here, we must continue to keep the quality of the education high while keeping the costs reasonable for taxpayers. This will not be easy."

Vira Vira Equinox

Ever the proponent of participatory democracy, Vira Vira is on her soapbox, reflecting the spirit of the current presidential campaign.

COMMENTARY: Trick or treat

The extended display of pre-election costumes and shenanigans make the dirty tricks of Richard Nixon's Watergate era seem like child's play.

Right, left and indifferent: The source of shared anxiety in this election year 

The overwhelming and widely recognized anxiety that we seem to share in the perpetual run up to this election is that both candidates cast shadows over the entire political soul of our nation.

It’s time for Pittsfield to say ‘yes’ to CPA

In her letter to the editor, Sara Clement writes: "The Community Preservation Act is a piece of legislation that actually does what it says. It preserves communities. It preserves neighborhood fabric."

David vs. Goliath: Christine Canning vs. Adam Hinds

In her letter to the editor Kathryn Mickle writes: "Christine [Canning] supports the second amendment and is concerned about the AG’s overreach. She has the endorsement of GOAL and an 'A' rating with the NRA."

Why choose the lesser of two evils?

In his letter to the editor, Tom Sirois of Stockbridge writes: "At this time, I am NOT voting for either mainstream candidates because by doing so, I am endorsing the way our government is run."

LEONARD QUART: Village Halloween Parade 2016

The New York Halloween Parade is the largest celebration of its kind in the world and has been picked by Festivals International as “The Best Event in the World” for October 31.

SOUL SUPPORT: What’s happening NOW?

What's happening? Should have? Might have? Recently? Distant past? Shouldn't have? Couldn't have?

POEM: The Great Gas Bag

A poem from Jon Swan imagining our potential future leadership.

Protect public schools: Vote no on Question 2

In her letter to the editor, Rebecca Gold of Great Barrington writes: “If Question #2 passes, more charter schools will be allowed to open and millions of taxpayer money will be siphoned away from our public schools.”