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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.

Lake Mansfield Road is about more than a convenient shortcut

In her letter to the editor, Dana Dapolito writes: “…the benefits of maintaining and protecting this beautiful Lake for present and future generations of our citizens was preferable to building a more efficient two-way road.”

Reduce the number of high schools to broaden programs

In her letter to the editor, Sharon Gregory writes: "The economics of education are skewed by arcane Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) statutes that obfuscate the issues."

Voice of the land welcomes new steward

In his letter to the editor, John Donovan writes: “There is a wonderfully growing appreciation for Organics today. Simply put, organic farming is the creation of new soil through wise, natural, husbandry and farming techniques.”

Lake Mansfield improvement plan is about conservation, water quality

In her letter to the editor, Kate Banks writes: "It is shortsighted to turn an environmental responsibility into a popular vote over one- or two-way access on Lake Mansfield Road."

Lake Mansfield Improvement Plan is long overdue

In her letter to the editor, Rachel Fletcher writes: “The Lake Mansfield Improvement Plan now proposed represents the fulfillment of an idea envisioned more than 40 years ago.”

Support findings of Lake Mansfield Task Force

In his letter to the editor, Bobby Houston writes: "The notion that a last-minute straw poll or petition can somehow act as a unofficial plebiscite is worrying to me."   

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Lulu and Hershey have an apology to make for abruptly ending their latest narrative: They're moving to Brooklyn, and will return once they settle in.

Scale down improvements to Lake Mansfield; keep access road two-way

In her letter to the editor, Nadine Foster writes: "While I’m sure most, if not all, would agree this road [Lake Mansfield Road] does need serious attention. However, must we go above and beyond what is deemed necessary?"

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Lulu and Hershey begin to explain the elephant mosaic they were given during their vacation last week.

Senate candidate Andrea Harrington would stand up to Big Energy

In a letter to the editor, William Barry of Pittsfield writes: "Money from big energy has no role in campaigns in the Berkshires."

Jeff Morneau for Governor’s Council

Jeff Morneau is the only candidate on Thursday’s primary ballots out here in Berkshire County who has been endorsed by the Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts.

Morneau a progressive candidate for Governor’s Council

In his letter to the editor, Richard Dohoney writes: "It is imperative that we are represented on the Governor's Council by someone who understands Berkshire County and represents our values."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Lulu and Hershey, those intrepid Dogs News Network correspondents, are back from vacation in England. And they've brought something back.

A lot at stake in Governor’s Council race

In her letter to the editor, Mary Palmer of Lee writes: "The state wide 8-member GC has the final say in all appointments for state judges and court clerk-magistrates as well as criminal pardons."

State senator needs to be more than an advocate

In his letter to the editor, Fred Clark of Great Barrington writes: “I am supporting Adam Hinds because of his experience in creating shared visions with others to reach successful outcomes for all.”

Senate candidate delineates his views from his opponents’

In his letter to the editor, Rinaldo Del Gallo writes: "My opponents are progressive, but not as progressive as I am. They do not claim to want to follow the Nordic Model that is the economic and social policies of the Nordic countries where homelessness and poverty is almost unknown."