Letters
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Letter: Dalton Finance Committee — Thank you
This fiscal budget season has been a very difficult one for the Finance Committee and chairs. These professional individuals put their time and talent into doing what is best for the town and its people.
Letter: North Adams Public Hearing on the City Budget on June 10
North Adams should provide a meaningful and practical opportunity to engage citizens in a dialogue on the budget.
Letter: Town Officials Not Listening on Police Budget
On May 5, at the annual town meeting, Dalton residents voted 162-117 to reject the police budget which has risen by 59 percent, or $600,000, since Chief Strout's appointment ($1.049M FY21 versus $1.665M 2026 projection).
Letter: Dalton Police Unions Ask for Support at June 9 Special Town Meeting
The Dalton Police Patrol Officers and Superior Officers unions are asking members of the community to come out in support of fair labor relations between them and town officials at the special town meeting on June 9.
Letter: In Response to: Dalton Police Budget for Special Town Meeting
In response to the letter from Dalton Finance chair, Mr. William Drosehn, published on May 28, 2025, he misleads the public once again.
Letter: Dalton Police Budget for Special Town Meeting
I believe the town's taxpayers should demand a Finance Committee review prior to a revote.
Letter: Berkshire Health Systems Celebrates Employee Month
This month, I invite you all to join me in thanking the BHS team for their work to advance health and wellness for everyone in our community.
Letter: Hope, Integrity, and the Challenge of Speaking Up in Dalton
Robert believes in taking the high road. He consistently avoided misinformation, personal attacks, or political theatrics, and encouraged others to do the same.
Letter: Dear People of Dalton
Attendance at the Dalton annual town meeting, which was twice Dalton's previous best, was nothing short of amazing.
Letter: Don't Deny Trans Youth Access to Sports
Transphobic media would have us believe that allowing trans kids to participate will create a lack of fairness in school sports, but there is no scientific evidence to prove this.
Letter: Please Elect Tony Pagliarulo
Because Tony knows Dalton and its residents — and has the best interests of the town as his goal — he will make a terrific Select Board member.
Letter: Why I Support Shana Dixon for Williamstown Select Board
I am impressed by Shana Dixon, the current chair of the DIRE committee, who has not hesitated to step up for this community, while also operating her own small business and juggling life as a single mom of two young children.
Letter: Saturday Rally: Diversity Makes Us Great
Tell me my fears about what could happen to the people just grabbed in Great Barrington are not justified.
Letter: Pride Flags in Williamstown
Diversity is about all of us. It's about recognizing the value that each of us brings to the table.
Letter: Vote Jane Patton for Select Board
Sadly, our town seems very divided. We need strong and thoughtful leadership to show us the way to better times.
