Letters
<POST LETTER>Letter: Why We Should Not Name Holidays After Real People
It is a foresight few were willing to make, and frankly was too controversial for publication not so much for its criticism of Washington, but for the criticism of Dr. King. Perhaps this is too self-congratulatory, but it amazes me how my once seemingly controversial statements, over the course of time, come back as indubitable truth.
Letter: Another look at Williamstown Warrant Article 33
In my opinion, it is better for the Planning Board to reach for reasonable goals and build on successes rather than overshoot and achieve nothing. Let's get this right, with broad community support, and move forward.
Letter: 2019 Zoning Articles Are a Step Forward for Williamstown's Future
The present bylaw amendments are modest, commonsense proposals that represent the smallest impactful change voters seem likely to embrace at this time.
Letter: Williamstown Planning Board Election
Perhaps more townspeople will just say "No" to the progressing destruction of a lovely, traditional New England town.
Letter: Honor All Our Children and Community
We understand that some of the public may be tiring of this issue, but for folks like us, we continue to be willing to speak out on behalf of the children, and all others who contributed to the creation of the historic works reflecting the past economic life of the community and its ancestors.
Letter: Amy Jeschawitz for Williamstown Planning Board
Williamstown will voters will face an important election on May 14, and it is crucial that Amy Jeschawitz be re-elected to the Planning Board.
Letter: Dante Birch for Williamstown Planning Board
I am breaking my habit now to endorse Dante Birch for the Williamstown Planning Board because he possesses the personal qualities that are essential to the success and credibility of town boards.
Letter: Pittsfield's Pickleball Service a Fault
The fact that the city of Pittsfield is prepared to disburse $350,000 in support of a project for just 151 citizens seems irresponsible enough. That there is no plan for maintenance when park maintenance in our city is already an issue shows a lack of planning and foresight.
Letter: DA's Decision on Prevention Programs Hurts Children & Families
Sadly, District Attorney Harrington has made the recent decision to eliminate this important educational and prevention programming and we as a community should be asking why.
Letter: Quit Smoking for Heart Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is a leading cause of heart disease and heart disease is a major cause of death among African Americans.
Letter: Downed Poles and Electrical Outage
We would like to thank the gentleman from National Grid who arrived shortly after downed poles and wires interrupted our electrical service for seven hours after the terrible wind storm Monday.
