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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.

In Stockbridge Us vs. Them rhetoric is divisive, inaccurate

In his letter to the editor, Rich Bradway of Stockbridge writes: "The term 'our own' identifies 'locals' as noble of heart, and 'transplants' as having ulterior motives and something to hide.

Stockbridge voters should support Chuck Cardillo for selectman

In his letter to the editor, Robert H. Jones Jr. writes: "Chuck Cardillo was chosen the last time around by a majority of the voters. He was deprived of his ability to serve by having to choose between that service and his livelihood."

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Continuing with the Lulu 'n' Hershey Who's Who: Today, Jessa Grimke, manager of the Cafe Perspectivo. You won't want to miss the stories of these remarkable individuals. They're almost real.

Will the foxes be guarding the henhouse?

In his letter to the editor, Carl Stewart writes, of the passage of funding for a broadband network in Alford and the establishment of a committee to manage the system: "In one of the least transparent processes I've seen in the many years that I have been in municipal government, the voters, as one of our wisest town officials said, drank the Kool-Aid."

Gary Johnston, candidate for Stockbridge selectman

In his letter, Gary Johnston writes: My involvement with the town has been extensive and varied over the past 45 years which I feel validates the qualifications to be elected to the Select Board.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

In the Who's Who in the world of Lulu and Hershey, we come to Lulu herself, Vogue cover-girl, co-owner (with Hershey) of Cafe Perspectivo, qualified nurse and brilliant pianist. Here's her life's story in one panel -- almost.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Who's who in Lulu and Hershey, our cartoon panel, begins this week. Today, the story of Hershey Green, and his unbelievable achievements.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The crew at Lulu and Hershey's coffeeshop -- Cafe Perspectivo -- is featured on the cover of The New Yorker. And why not: They inhabit a cartoon.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

Lulu and Hershey are hot. The New York magazines are really on to their coffeehouse, Cafe Perspectivo, and its staff. The latest is New York magazine, that features barista and baker Jean-Michel on its cover, in an article about 'eco-patisserie.'

EDGEWISE: Owen Labrie, ISIS, and the culture of rape

I want to live in a world where this kind of treatment of women would be unthinkable to any man.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

More national coverage for Lulu 'n' Hershey. This time, it's the crew at their coffeeshop, Cafe Perspectivo. Art in America has picked up on the fact that one of the cafe's baristas is a very famous artist.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

What's up with these poodles? Yesterday, Hershey makes the cover of Rolling Stone. Today, it 's Lulu's turn. She's on the cover of Vogue!

Lulu n’ Hershey

Hershey, former rock star (or rock dog), is making a comeback, announced on the cover of the September issue of Rolling Stone.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

The angelic pet psychologist Doktor Herschick explains why certain dogs may get sick while driving in cars.

Learn more about 13 affordable housing units at Cable Mills

In his letter to the editor, Van Ellet urges those interested in the new affordable housing units at Cable Mills in Williamstown to attend a September 2 information session at Town Hall.

Lulu ‘n’ Hershey

More advice for humans on how to treat their pets, from the eminent, angelic Doktor Herschich, pet psychologist.