Letter: Thanks to Pete's Garage in Sheffield

You have very nice people living in the Shires. Nobody in Connecticut would do that.

The Classical Beat: Tanglewood Taconic Music, Sevenars = Music HEaven

Tanglewood enters its second week, and the highlights are noteworthy.

Letter: Let's Prioritize Investment in Public Education in Massachusetts

Letter: Old Town Garage Site Should Host Farmers Market

Letter: Addressing the Housing Shortage in Berkshire District 1

As someone who has worked directly on downtown redevelopment, community development, and local housing initiatives, I know there is no single solution. Housing is a complex issue that requires practical, balanced approaches at every level.

Every Child Deserves a Summer to Remember

For children, summer should be a season of discovery, friendship, laughter, and carefree moments that become treasured memories for years to come.

Letter: A Standing Ovation for The Adams Theater

Letter: Vote Yes on School Budgets as Presented

I strongly urge you to support those who are willing to do the challenging, time consuming, and often unrewarded work of serving on our committees.

Letter: Williamstown Should Adopt Ban on Sewage Sludge Land Application

Let's keep our lands safe for our children and future generations.

Letter: Real Issue in Hinsdale Is Leadership Failure

Dalton did not make a rash or emotional choice. They made a strict, calculated decision to protect their own officers.

Letter: Vote for Williamstown School Budget and Amendment

We encourage all voters in Williamstown who care about education to come to the town meeting on May 19 and vote to pass the school budget and the amendment to the budget.

Letter: Support the School Budget at the Williamstown Town Meeting

I encourage voters to support the proposed school budget as presented.

Letter: Christine Hoyt Best Choice for Adams Select Board on May 4

Christine has proven she has the vision and the work ethic to lead Adams for another three years. I hope you will join me in voting for her on Monday, May 4, and keep the momentum going.

Letter: Support for Christine Hoyt

Christine has been a steady leader focused on maintaining essential services, strengthening fiscal stability, supporting local businesses, and advancing important projects like the Adams Theater and Greylock Glen.

Letter: Christine Hoyt for Selectman

Letter: Re-Elect Christine Hoyt to the Select Board

Letter: Re-Elect Christine Hoyt in Adams

Please join me in voting for Christine Hoyt on May 4 so that she can continue working on behalf of our town.

Why the Massachusetts Art Community Is Worth Continued Investment

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is all in to ensure the next generation retains their access to works of art, while also being empowered to create themselves.

Berkshire Real Estate Shows Mixed First Quarter

The first quarter of 2026 reinforced something we say often when discussing housing trends, especially in Berkshire County: all real estate is local.

Letter: Fire District Elections

When only a handful of people vote, accountability becomes nearly impossible.

Letter: Future of Town(s) Fire/EMS Services

For generations, Berkshire County's fire departments have served their communities with pride. We all respect that history. But history alone cannot answer today's emergencies.

Letter: CDBG Funding for Housing Fix-Up, Purchase Assistance, and Affordable Housing Trust

North Adams remains the only jurisdiction in Berkshire County that does not include these types of programs in their CDBG application.

Veteran Spotlight: Navy Lt. Dan White

Dan White served his country in the Navy for seven years in the 1980s, attaining the rank of lieutenant.

Your Voices Were Heard: A Victory for Berkshire Families

This victory belongs to you, the families, seniors, service providers, and community partners who raised your voices to ensure that basic human needs are not ignored.

Letter: Why Doesn't Berkshire County Have Emergency Veterinary Care?

If there are valid reasons preventing 24/7 emergency care from being established here, I believe many pet owners would feel comforted simply understanding those reasons.