Surely the planet is not going to wait for us to get our act together. Every day matters. There is something you can do right now amidst everything else.
Elizabeth Freeman Center supports victims of systemic violence
We will continue to support Black and Brown LGBTQ+ people surviving relationship or sexual violence by providing counseling, support, advocacy, and healing.
The unacceptable compromise
The fact is our region of the EPA has demonstrated its bias towards landfilling and once again will allow yet another massive PCB-dump in Berkshire County. That a handful of local officials have substituted their limited judgment for the desires of an entire diverse community is a travesty.
Write in Cara Becker for Great Barrington Housing Authority
The tenants deserve this woman as their champion.
Sheffield voters should support town’s share of district school funding
In these trying times, we need to support one another and let our children know that we care about them and their future.
It is time to listen to our Black leaders, like Dennis Powell
This is not a time for us to tear down. This is a time to show up, pause, and listen to our Black leaders with our whole selves.
November election may end Trump nightmare
Every human life, all life really, in all its myriad forms, in all its diversity, beauty and mystery, does more than matter. It is sacred.
Information adds to knowledge of the founding, history of the NAACP
In a letter to the editor, Ruth Heuberger writes, "Particularly in light of historic discrimination to Jews and African Americans, it shows common cause for fairness and justice."
Annual Town Meeting does not need to be held June 22, 2020
The Town of Great Barrington is using FEAR to tell its voters, “this meeting must happen now!”
Parking lot town meeting isn’t equitable
A possible alternative: One thing all local voters with an address receive is mail -- as long as the mailman delivers.
Great Barrington needs to adopt affordable housing items at town meeting
Don’t put these much-needed projects at risk. Please DO NOT vote to “pass over” or “take no action” on this CPA funding request, and please DO vote to approve Article #19, items 1 and 2.
Voters urged to protect Lake Mansfield
All swimmers, walkers, hikers, boaters and bikers who enjoy this invaluable resource sign this petition now to show your support.
Lake Mansfield improvements deserve town support
Berkshire County Jews supported BLM rally
In his letter Steve Rubin writes: "The Berkshire Jewish Federation and every synagogue in the county encouraged their membership to attend Saturday’s demonstration."
Businesses grateful for support during reopening
In a letter to the editor, Robin Helfland writes, "Not only was the package a genuine help, it was a meaningful gesture of support for local businesses as together we face the challenge of this pandemic."