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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.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The contest for the hearts of Democrats is being conducted in Cafe Perspectivo, with Jess the barista loyal to Bernie Sanders, while Lulu and Hershey remain faithful to Hillary Clinton.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Uh-oh! Divided political loyalties are causing a serious rift at the Cafe Perspectivo, Lulu and Hershey's coffeehouse.

The new ‘dystopian’ Great Barrington downtown streetscape

In his letter to the editor, Chris Blair of Monterey writes: The new treeless Main Street in Great Barrington, with its pole-punctuated, sodium-pink illumination, is like some Gregory Crewdson image of a dystopian moment.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

After Wednesday's Republican candidates debate, the alien overlords controlling The Donald are confident they can secure the conquest of earth, if only they could overcome one obstacle.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The alien leaders on Komo-Vur are gloating over what they perceive to be the success of their robot, Donald Trump, in the GOP presidential candidates debate on Wednesday night.

Lessons from Stockbridge special election

In his letter to the editor, Robert Markovits writes: We did the right and proper thing, honoring Chucky Cardillo with his second hard-earned win.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The alien handlers of "The Donald" are anticipating a victory in tonight's Republican presidential candidates debate.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The robot that is The Donald inquires of his alien creators the meaning of the inscription on his cap.

Stockbridge citizens: Respect the vote, return Cardillo to Selectboard

In her letter to the editor, Sally Underwood-Miller of Stockbridge writes: "Clearly, residents wanted change. Their voices were clear. To have to revisit this election is painful enough."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The aliens who control Donald Trump concoct a new device to bolster Trump's candidacy.

Gary Johnston for Stockbridge selectman

In his letter, Jack Spencer writes: “What Stockbridge needs now are stability and a focus on the present, with an eye to the future, not a rehashing of the past.”

Improved pedestrian access for Stockbridge Road

In his Letter to the Editor, Navin Shah thanks town boards for the approval of a special permit for Holiday Inn Express, and writes: "Businesses in the area may agree that an extended sidewalk would allow us all to have safer and easier access to other business neighbors."

Cardillo as selectman could compromise Fire Department

In his letter to the editor, Terry Flynn of Stockbridge writes: "If the Fire Chief becomes a selectman, every decision regarding the Fire Department, including the placement of articles on the annual warrant, and the reappointment of the Chief, will be made by two people, not three."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

In the catalogue of employees at Lulu and Hershey's coffeeshop none is more renowned than Michelangelo Buonarotti, the latte foam art champion -- and this is the real Michelangelo.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The Who's Who of Lulu 'n' Hershey and the crew of Cafe Perspectivo continued; Meet Jared Edison, the hipster head barista, and the eco-patisserie pastry chef jean-Michel.

EDGEWISE: Late-night thoughts on the Syrian refugee crisis

I wonder, would we in the Berkshires respond to a sudden influx of several thousand newcomers from a faraway war-torn land?