Letter: Vote No on Article 13 at Dalton Town Meeting

On May 5, the voters of the Town of Dalton will be asked to vote on 31 Articles at the annual Town Meeting. I encourage all voters attending to vote "No" on Article 13.

Letter: Sometimes It Is Best Not to Tinker With Tradition

Many townsfolk continue to ask where the Select Board finds authority to champion any cause not strictly related to Williamstown municipal issues.

Letter: Working for You, Keeping Promises

am looking forward to again getting your valued support for a three-year term so I can continue serving the people of Dalton.

Veteran Spotlight: Army Maj. Bonita Oteri

In a military career that was built on the foundation of character, integrity, respect and humility, she served from 1979 to 1996. As a cadet at Northeastern University, her ROTC basic training was done at Fort Bragg, N.C.

Letter: What's Happening With Dalton's Finances?

Attend the annual town meeting on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Wahconah Regional High School and VOTE.

Letter: Williamstown Dealing in Toxic Sludge to Save Money? Madness

While Williamstown builds a $20 million fire station, Bob Menicocci and the Finance Committee expect us to be up in arms about $500,000 to deal with a very real environmental problem in a responsible fashion — toxic sludge.

Letter: Say No to Constitution Pipeline

Rather than call for investing in pipeline construction, Trump should rescind his decision to halt offshore wind development that would mitigate winter price spikes and deliver much-needed energy in winters to come.

Veteran Spotlight: Marine/Army Lt. Col. John J. Harding II

John J. Harding II served his country with honor and distinction from 1991 to 2018 in Marine Corps and in the Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Letter: Reflecting on North Adams' Resolution to Be a Sanctuary City

I commend the North Adams City Council for passing the resolution declaring our city a Sanctuary City for transgender and gender-diverse people.

Letter: Threats to Immigrants

Even if the "suspect" presented evidence of free status, they could see their papers ripped up and be sent into slavery.

Letter: Pittsfield's Potholes Are a Joke — But the Punchline Is Us

Year after year, the same lazy patch jobs fall apart, using the same materials and the same contractors who benefit from doing it wrong. The city shrugs, blames the weather, and cuts another check. Rinse, repeat.

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Capt. Ralph Herbst

Ralph Herbst served his country in the Air Force from 1961 to 1968, separating as a captain.

Letter: fire station damage

Wind damage to new fire station construction reported about five days late? Hello?

Letter: Black History Month Deserves to Be Celebrated Every Day

I believe that no matter who you are, where you are, and what you believe in, we the people have an obligation to celebrate the beauty of the people and cultures around us.

Letter: Black History Month Op-Ed

While some think that Black History Month is a time to learn about racism and slavery, in reality it is much more: It is a time to recognize the contributions of Black and brown people to our society.

Letter: A Prescription for Survival: Solving Western Mass Physician Crisis

Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Col. Roger Landry

Dr. Roger Landry served his country from 1973 to 1995 in the Air Force with honor and distinction as a chief flight surgeon, and retiring as a colonel.

Letter: Richmond Has Options to Reduce Building Density

How would you feel if your neighbor built a 900 square foot secondary house next to you on a lot that was zoned for one house?

Letter: Hope for Democracy to Prevail Amid 'Chaos and Destruction'

Sadly, in 2024 America suffered from all the requisite pre-existing conditions — personal isolation, alienation, gross income inequality, fear of change, prejudice and despair — for succumbing to "folie."

Veteran Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer Scott Hunt

Scott Hunt served his country in the Coast Guard for an amazing 30 years, from 1984 to 2014, retiring as a chief warrant officer.

Letter: Constitutional Crisis

At this time, our duty as citizens is to become informed and active. Millions of Americans are becoming aware of this constitutional crisis at hand.

Letter: Together, Cool heads will prevail

Guest Column: Romance Scams Are in the Air

She believed it when the man online proposed marriage after a short courtship and said they were going to move away together, even though she'd never met him in person.

Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert Putnam

Herbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class.

Letter: A Simple Message

However we choose to act now is the answer to the question we once asked ourselves.