Letters
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Letter: Ciolkowski Withdraws from North Adams School Committee Race
Please remember that on election day, while my name is on the ballot, I am officially withdrawing from the race.
Letter: Oleskiewicz Endorses Macksey for Mayor
Please join me in support of Jennifer Macksey for mayor of the City of North Adams.
Letter: No 'No King Day' in Williamstown
Apparently, there was no scheduled "No Kings Day" rally in Williamstown, the home of Williams College.
Letter: Dalton Public Safety Facility
I believe the above suggestions would cost considerably less that what has been proposed. If planned out properly it would be a lot less disruptive. It would satisfy the needs for a new police facility.
Letter: Next Adams Administrator Should Look to Roads, Costs
The town has squandered monies by chasing the dream of the [Greylock] Glen.
Letter: In Response to: Dalton Finance Committee — Thank you
Her comment that a Request for Information is a form of harassment is outlandish and an insult to open government.
Letter: Raising Age for Nicotine Access Save Lives
My own town successfully adopted NFG in December. Over 500,000 Massachusetts residents already live in NFG municipalities.
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.
