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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.

Questions remain about 100 Bridge St. plans

In her letter to the editor, Joyce Scheffey writes: "Are plans to build a 4-story affordable housing unit, snugly situated next to the sewage treatment plant, actually about to sail through our town boards?"  

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

As reporters for the Dogs' News Network (DNN), Lulu and Hershey have uncovered a diabolical plot for world domination.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Dogs' News Network correspondents Lulu and Hershey report on strange happenings on another planet that could have an influence on presidential election politics on Earth.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Those intrepid reporters, Lulu and Hershey, anchors of the Dogs' News Network (DNN), have a startling, breaking news story.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey return

Editor's Note: Outraged by the BRexit vote and inspired by the lunacy of the looming presidential election -- with the spectacle of the Republican convention...

COMMENTARY: The New Terrorism

The reasons for the decision in the British Isles is what troubles me most since it could happen here in the United States. Scratch that. It is happening here.

Public school funding structure needs updating

In his letter to the editor, state Senate candidate Adams Hinds writes: “Education is at the center of who we are: it reflects our investment in the next generation. Successful pre-K - 12 education is central to workforce development and retaining and attracting residents.”

LEONARD QUART: Parades and reunions

I am normally pessimistic about the nature and future of American society, but the Gay Pride march made me feel, for the moment, optimistic. 

For real financial relief reorganize Berkshire school districts

IN his letter to the editor, Patrick Fennell writes: "RAAC [Regional Agreement Amendment Committee] is just a waste of time and will not solve the real issues with the BHRSD or countywide."

Orlando eulogy

A eulogy delivered during a vigil this week for those who lost their lives in the Orlando massachre: "Love did not die in Orlando. And fear does not have the last word. Shalom. Shalom. Shalom."

LEONARD QUART: Yellow Cab Blues

The drivers speak of leaving behind countries where political corruption and violence are rife. 

The Revelation of Orlando

Now is a time to grieve, yes. But our tears and prayers can only accomplish so much. There is a need for concerted, enlightened action.

Berkshire Hills budget is ‘potential fiscal crisis’

In his letter to the editor, Fred Clark writes: “School budgeting must shift from a reactive mode to a strategic budgeting approach taking into consideration long-term needs and resources.”

COMMENTARY: Gun shy 

“We’re at a point in this country where there’s some kind of small massacre every day, somewhere.” -- Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz

We need our schools

In her letter to the editor, Ruby Citrin, a sixth grader at Monument Valley Regional Middle School, writes: "A failed school budget gives the impression that our community does not value education."

Hillary Clinton not first woman nominated for president; honor goes to Margaret Chase Smith

In her letter to the editor, Susan Bachelder writes: "Margaret Chase Smith well knew that liberty cannot stand without the support of reason and wisdom."