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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.

Vira Vira Equinox

A query from Vira Vira Equinox, now that September is here, school has begun.

A trip to Burning Man

The rules are simple: No commerce, bring what you need to survive, leave no trace, participants only, no spectators. Take a journey into a world of art, music, sexuality and fire. -- Burning Man Manifesto

Anti-Trump sign draws swastikas

In their letter to the editor Reinout van Wagtendonk and Kristine Huffman write: "Swastikas. Thick, fat, black Nazi-symbols of hate drawn on both sides of the sign. In Lee, Massachusetts."

Andrea Harrington, a strong voice for education, a free independent candidate

In his letter to the editor, Dennis Powell of Pittsfield writes: "She is no "Johnny-Come-Lately" motivated by access to power and looking to make a name for herself."

Calling Senate candidate Andrea Harrington ‘invisible’ is a ‘sexist’ remark

In her letter, Jennifer Breen writes: “Senate candidate Andrea Harrington does not attend gratuitous political events, and maybe that is why she was deemed ‘invisible’ by her opponent. Working mothers do not have time for nonsense.”

March against PCB dumps should not have to pay town fees

In her letter to the editor, Pooja Prema writes: "To ask the people of Great Barrington to pay for protesting an ongoing ecological atrocity that was committed by corporate greed – to put the bill on citizens instead of taking up the responsibility as a town government – is both ridiculous and shameful."

Robocall falsely accuses state Senate candidate Adam Hinds

In his letter to the editor Jim Edelman of Monterey writes: “To witness Andrea Harrington going negative this late in the race is a disservice to everyone, including herself.”

Senate candidate Andrea Harrington is ‘straightforward, clear, and consistent’

In his letter to the editor, Bill Shein writes: "Compared to typical candidates who tread a safe and narrow path, and then refuse to take on powerful interests here and in Boston, Andrea Harrington stands out."

Still reeling from ZBA’s ruling on 100 Bridge St.

In her letter, Carol Diehl of Housatonic writes: “We sorely need affordable housing… hopefully… people with low incomes would be treated with the same dignity as those with more.”

Hinds would best represent the Berkshires in state Senate

To the Editor: Adam Hinds will be a fine State Senator representing the 52 towns of western Massachusetts, and here are some reasons I will...

Harrington best suited to be state senator

In her letter to the editor, P. Keyburn Hollister writes: "She is a woman whose entire life has involved breaking glass ceilings. Her endorsement by the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus speaks volumes."

Becket selectmen should reconsider rejection of medical marijuana facility

In his letter to the editor, Douglas Brand writes: “Becket is declining not only in population but in its attractiveness to young, working families. Jobs are scarce and our excellent school is in danger of being closed because of decreasing enrollment.”

More fear-based criticism of 100 Bridge Street

In his letter to the editor, Tim Geller writes: “This zoning approval of the affordable housing at 100 Bridge is an important step forward in addressing our unconscionable lack of housing affordable for our friends and families who live and work here.”

Rumors vs. truth re: The Clinton finances

In her letter to the editor, Bobbie Hallig writes: "The Clinton Foundation gets top grades Charity Watch whose standards for evaluating charities are considered the most stringent in the sector."

‘Professional courtesy’ is selective law enforcement

In his letter to the editor, Patrick Fennell writes: “What happened with Officer Bartini and his passenger is law enforcement gone wrong.”

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

After their furious coverage of the Democrat and Republican conventions, Dogs News Network (DNN) correspondents Lulu and Hershey are taking a well-deserved vacation.