Trump was elected because people relied on the promises he made, but curbing inflation; lowering the high costs of food, gas, and electricity; improving access to healthcare; and restoring affordability have basically been ignored.
In her letter to the editor Sharon Gregory of Great Barrington writes: "Equitable education funding across towns should be a presiding principle. We are part of a regional economy."
In their statement the clergy of South Berkshire write: “We weep for the refugees who run from terror and we seek to provide a safe harbor for these innocent families caught in the cross-fires. We recognize that responding to hate with hatred and with fear, only fans the fires of enmity among us.”
In her letter to the editor, Debbie Oppermann writes: "Since 2007, the Historical Society has been focused on restoring an incredibly important 1771 building on South Main Street to serve as Great Barrington's town museum and education archive center."
None of these over-the-top displays aim at subtlety but their spectacle attempts to envelop us all in holiday good feelings, and it succeeds with many. Still, the abattoir much of the world has turned into repels and frightens me.
In his letter to the editor, Steve McAlister writes: "The Board needs to determine if saving a token amount of the building really amounts to historic preservation as intended by the bylaw."
In his letter to the editor, Eric Shamie writes: "The intent of the bylaw is clear: to give an incentive to developers willing to take on the added expense and difficulty of saving and reusing a historic building."
In her letter to the editor Jean Pollock comments on Great Barrington's Main Street holiday decorations: "So much for the promises and big plans for Christmas lighting."
In their letter to the editor, Bobby Houston and Beth Carlson write: "Sometimes it takes guts and commotion to save an authentic small town from super-sizing."
In her letter to the editor, Leigh Davis writes: “Let us untangle ourselves from the mire of agendas… and celebrate the fact that Great Barrington is able to attract viable opportunities for economic growth and job creation such as this.”
In their letter to the editor, Briarcliff Motel owners Clare and Richard Proctor write: "We lived in London for thirty years and continually saw areas that were organically-grown hives of individuality and creativity gobbled up by big brands."
In her letter to the editor, Carol Diehl writes: "Those of us who have already invested in this area did so with the understanding that the town would stand behind its duly enacted bylaws."
