Letters
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Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day Message
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.
Guest Column: Help Someone Take First Step Toward a Nicotine-Free Life
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 16 — a great day to remind friends, co-workers and family about quitting smoking or vaping.
Letter: Vote for Right Team for North Adams
Me, I voted early right there in City Hall, for nine members for City Council (phew!) plus the city mayor. I'm eager to earn bragging rights for electing the right team.
Letter: Breen Has Right Experience for North Adams Council
Well, I just voted, and I gave my first vote for City Council to Pete Breen. Why, you ask?
Letter: Fitch the Right Candidate for City Council
Andrew Fitch would be an excellent addition to the North Adams City Council and I am writing to show support for his election to the Council.
Letter: North Adams Recovery Rally
The Rally for Recovery is a time to lift up and celebrate ALL pathways to recovery, and all community members impacted by addiction who are working to take that next brave step in their recovery journey.
Letter: Alex Blumin for City Council
I am excited to endorse Mr. Alex Blumin for Ward 2 City Council. When we elect Mr. Blumin, we continue Ward 2's tradition of self-governance.
Letter: New Name for Apkin
We are very excited for the depth that this partnership brings.
Letter: PCBs Decision Disappointing But Not Unexpected
We will continue to demand improvements to the Rest of River cleanup decision, including more removal of the toxic PCBs from the river, use of alternative technologies to treat and remove PCBs from the river, its banks and the properties along the river.
Letter: Fireworks Costly, Dangerous & Toxic
I am hoping readers throughout the county will join in the effort and movement to end the costly, dangerous, and toxic displays.
Letter: Town Meeting Members Should Re-evaluate Glen Investment
We urge Town Meeting Members to remember their fiduciary responsibilities to residents and taxpayers of the Town of Adams as you reflect upon the potential negative impact the current Greylock Glen project can have on the town's bottom line from now and into the future.
Letter: Kudos North Adams Police Department
Praise to members of the North Adams Police Department:
Letter: MCLA Homeless Shelter Should Have Had Public Input
I question MCLA's President Birge's commitment to education and to our North Berkshire community.
Letter: Mobile, Trailer, Modular, Stick Built — What Is It?
The name "mobile homes" was a simple name change to make this type of home seem better and preferable to what they were originally called, "trailers."
Letter: Disappointed With MCLA Decision on Shelter
I read with disappointment MCLA's decision not to move forward with proposed housing for the homeless on their campus. I have also been reading with even greater disappointment, the commentary surrounding the proposed location.
