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Letter: A Promise to Keep: The Story of No Paws Left Behind

As we look toward the future, we dream of one day having a larger shelter so we can help even more animals. On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, and throughout the year, please consider supporting No Paws Left Behind. Donate, attend an event, or simply spread the word.

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Letter: Make It Riehl on November 10

As a North Adams resident, I am writing in full support of Virginia Riehl for the replacement City Council seat on Nov. 10.

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Letter: Incomplete Picture from Greylock School Committee

But I worry the meeting, and the coverage of it, left families and our community with an incomplete picture of how our students are doing in math.

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Letter: Supporting Organizations That Keep Our Communities Strong

Berkshire County is home to many cultural gems, and the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM) is certainly one of them.

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Letter: Dalton Taxes and Fees

Dalton where every retired person has a money tree growing in their back yard. Well my wife's and mine is plucked clean.

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Letter: Neal Lies in His Mailings

It's been nearly three years since I Dem-exited, and I look forward to being represented by a legislator who actually cares about the pressing needs of ordinary people.

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Guest Column: Governor Healey Stands With Workers — And We Stand With Governor Healey

Massachusetts is a union state, built by workers, protected by workers, and powered by workers. And right now, only one candidate for governor has proven she's willing to fight for us every single day: Maura Healey.

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Letter: Board Balance Needed on Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee

Several committee members either represent departments that would occupy and directly benefit from the proposed facility or have personal connections to those individuals, raising concerns about the committee's ability to impartially balance a best-in-class facility against a cost-conscious solution.

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Letter: Vote No on 'Jungle' Primaries

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Letter: Building a More Sustainable North Adams

The new commission will continue the important work of caring for and planting North Adams' trees while taking on a much broader role in thinking about our city's environmental future.

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Letter: When the Justice System Becomes a Tool for Harassment

Instead of the system protecting my right to a quiet home, it allowed the upstairs neighbors to fabricate allegations and bring false criminal charges against me.

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Letter: Ignore President for a Day

Take a unified stand and for one day do not mention the president in any way, shape or form in any article, not even the position of office.

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Letter: Re: Healey Gives Municipalities Say on Data Centers, Pittsfield Eyes Moratorium

We should be following Healey's movement with more action against pollution and waste.

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Letter: That's Who We Are, Adams

Our community is not defined by naysayers, keyboard warriors, problem creators, or those who seem intent on finding fault with every effort.

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Letter: Thank you, 1st Berkshire District!

While I was certainly hoping to win this race, I can say with complete confidence that my team and I worked our tails off and ran a positive, forward-thinking campaign.

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Letter: Why Dalton Sewer Bills Are Increasing

Dalton residents are understandably concerned about the substantial increase in sewer bills. To put this in context, understanding that this increase was the result of a Federal mandate and not a local decision is important.

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This Labor Day, Take Another Look at the Older Worker Behind the Counter

Then I began wondering about her. Why was she standing behind that register at her age?

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Letter: Andrea James is Independent for Governor

At First Friday in Pittsfield, independent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James will be in the street talking and listening to voters.

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Veteran Spotlight: Army National Guard Cpl. Ashley Buchanan

Ashley Buchanan served her country in the Army National Guard as a corporal for seven years.

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Letter: Chamberlain: Thank You, North Adams

It has been an honor to serve on your School Committee these past years.

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Fenton: Governor's Council Must Deliver for the Berkshires

I am a Springfield lawyer running for Governor's Council and I am asking for Berkshire County residents to support me over an incumbent from North Adams.

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Letter: Support Whalen for Congress

I believe representation requires more than money and longevity. It requires presence. That is why I am supporting Jeromie Whalen for Congress in the Democratic primary on Sept. 1.

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Letter: Passing the Torch in the 1st Berkshire State Representative District

Councilor Andrew Fitch has demonstrated in his time on the North Adams City Council what an energized "next generation" legislator can accomplish while holding to the core values of our community.

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Letter: Vote for Andrew Fitch

Andrew Fitch is the representative that will best advocate for the First Berkshire District.

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