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Letter: Berkshire State Delegation Needed to Pass Ban on Puppy MillsThe public may be aware that I spear-headed local legislation in Pittsfield and Lenox banning the sale of puppies from puppy mills at pet stores. Berkshire Voters for Animals and the Massachusetts Humane Society were strong advocates and helped immensely. Letter: Elect Deborah Maynard in LanesboroughWhy I'm voting for Deborah Maynard for the Lanesborough Select Board. Letter: Flags in WilliamstownTo answer his question, I start with a question — should the town fly the cis flag? Letter: Open Letter to Flag PetitionerI would be delighted to have a conversation with you and your friends. We can do it in person, my preference, or on Facebook. Letter: Response to Article on FlagA person or place can be entirely welcoming to all but not be in agreement with the wishes and ideologies of all. Letter: Give Student Petitioner Flag ResponsibilitiesRegarding the sophomore student at Mount Greylock Regional School, the conversation around changing the governance of the town flag pole is currently missing its mark. Letter: Reject Article 41Work in the community to make the American flag ensure inclusivity, support, a sense of belonging, respect for others and acceptance among human beings who have the right to live with dignity. Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory AhonenCory Ahonen, chief engagement officer for the state's Executive Office of Veterans Services, served his country in the Air Force from 2008 to 2014 as a staff sergeant. Letter: Trial Shows Trump's CharacterIt has shown us clearly the character of Trump and the Republican party he now dominates. Letter: Look for Facts in Bias IncidentsNo question that mistakes have been made and by many people on all sides of the tolerance issue. Let us try to correct those mistakes and move on to create a tolerant and flourishing community. Letter: Stamp Out Hunger Food DriveWe received a total of 3,595 pounds of food and personal care items. Letter: Article 41 on Williamstown Town Meeting WarrantThe town warrant for the upcoming town meeting has just been published. Many people think Article 41 warrants thought and discussion prior to the meeting. Letter: Thank You for Supporting 'Get BArT Smart'This night would not have been possible without the support of over a hundred local organizations and businesses. Letter: Homelessness May Have Contributed to Murder of Pittsfield ResidentSeveral of the homeless people I met started to be people I personally first knew when they were part of the housed population. One of those beautiful but hapless people was Chris Hairston, the Pittsfield resident that was murdered while in Greenfield. Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John MagnarelliJohn Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant. Guest Column: Berkshire United Way's Call to Action During National Volunteer WeekAt Berkshire United Way, we mark National Volunteer Week as the centerpiece of our own Here For Good Volunteer Month. Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Al DiMuzio"It wasn't 100 percent consistent but I was afforded the opportunity to get to know other people with different religion, beliefs, backgrounds and culture and to be able to embrace that." Letter: Vote for Someone Other Than TrumpThis level of rejection by former colleagues is unprecedented in American politics. Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Louis VairoLouis Vairo served his country in the Army from 1966 to 1968, achieving the rank of sergeant, specialist E5. Letter: Letter to Williamstown Board of SelectmenWe are distressed to hear that you are planning to make a statement on behalf of the community regarding the Hamas/Israel war. In our opinion, this goes far beyond your mandate as selectpersons. Letter: Mass MoCA StrikeI stand in solidarity with the workers of Mass MoCA and urge the management to prioritize their well-being by reaching a fair agreement as soon as possible. Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Robert DutraA graduate of Lawrence High School, he initially joined the Army National Guard. His basic training would take him to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Veteran Spotlight: Naval Reserve Cmdr. Ronald NasifGrowing up in Boston, he majored in biology at Boston College, where he also lettered in football for the Eagles. He would go on to Tufts Medical School but took a year off graduate school and taught during the busing crisis of the 1970s. |
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