While the current maximum of 485 students still exceeds the three district towns’ student population, it will provide more balanced programs. That said, lowering the choice-in student population proportionately would improve the subsidies that the three towns absorb.
Aren’t all American patriots supposed to be anti-fascist? Seems like a no brainer. Perhaps the new MAGA world just does not know what fascism is or the symptoms that are patently obvious in every single news hour on TV.
If we truly believe in caring for our neighbors, mental health must remain a priority, not an afterthought. By investing in behavioral health now, we can prevent crises later and ensure that every Berkshire County resident has access to the support they deserve.
Both the total project budget and local share are legally capped. Voters are being asked to approve a specific borrowing authorization that limits what the district can spend.
Across the country, and right here in our county, communities are investing in their schools and their students. I believe we should do the same by voting "YES" on November 4.
If the “Big Beautiful Bill” is passed and more than 20 million people lose their health insurance due to lack of affordability, no matter how red their state or district has been in the past, Republicans should not feel electorally safe.
On the surface, the rallies were a resounding success; yet, when you look beyond the slogans and defiant rhetoric, it is difficult to discern where progress has been made.
If we want the next generation of healthcare providers, first responders, teachers, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs to stay, we must give them a reason to.
When Monument opened in 1968, it was a bold investment in the future. Now, more than 50 years later, it is our turn. The choice is not whether we spend the money. The choice is whether we waste it on yesterday’s problems or put it toward tomorrow’s possibilities.
Making an investment in the high school project means we are affording students the best contemporary resources and opportunities to develop skills, experience, and knowledge that can help support our community in the near term.
The Trump administration's strategy for climate regulation and public health infrastructure has increased U.S. vulnerability to health emergencies with serious economic and social impacts.
