If we could cut the tax bills for 80 percent of the homeowners living in Great Barrington, and cut them by 20 percent for most of Housatonic village, yet we decide not to do it, then we should be able to give those people a good explanation of the costs that compelled that decision.
If you're a trime traveler, Lulu and Hershey have some advice on how to dress. Speaking of which, in answer to Lulu's inquiry: Lulu, read the fine print.
Now, as never before, we have an opportunity to come together as a global society to wage peace in the name of survival…and beyond survival, prosperity. It will take ordinary people like you and me acting each in our own locales.
In his open letter to Finance Committee Chair Michael Wise, Chip Elitzer writes: "Beyond the likely consequence of degrading our town's tax base, the enactment of your [residential exemption] proposal would – in my opinion – degrade the civic spirit of our town by unwittingly emphasizing class distinctions among neighbors and fostering class resentment."
Only the very finest, for our sartorially-conscious poodles, Lulu and her angelic mentor Hershey -- when they consider outfits for their appearances on the Dog News Network (DNN).
In his letter to the editor, Rich Bradway writes: "To say that our Select Board is working outside of the law or is not being transparent is either a lie or an accusation that is not backed up by facts."
In a letter to the editor, Chris Marsden of Stockbridge writes: "There is currently a faction in Stockbridge that is spreading misinformation (damnable lies) regarding certain departments’ budgets as well as the general fiscal management of the Town in order to pursue hidden personal agendas."
In her letter to the editor, Mary Hart of Stockbridge writes: "Well, there comes a time when we need to do what is right and a time to stand up for what we believe in. I think that is the time, again. We have another 'fence issue'."
We are grateful that the [CPA] funds will help pay for the new slate roof for the church and parish hall as we move ahead to repair, renovate and transform the big beautiful buildings on the corner of Main Street and St. James Place/ Taconic Avenue.
In the 21st century, we have the opportunity to break out of gendered limitations and move on to a better personhood. Women can bring their listening and cooperative values to men, and men can bring their courage and confidence to women.
