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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Stones Are The First To Rise’ by David Giannini

Tthe tone in every poem, and in the closely fitting entire volume, comes like songs on the breezes of the various seasons, where we are blessed by a genuine and believable optimism once again.

VIEWPOINT: Citizens should decide whether horse racing returns to Great Barrington

Do Great Barrington residents want an old expired and abandoned license granted by a state agency 20 years ago to dictate whether commercial horse racing comes to their town?

Lawmakers assure Great Barrington officials: Local permits required to reintroduce horse racing at Fairgrounds

Town officials have said Sterling Suffolk Racecourse would need at least two special permits: One for commercial amusement and another for floodplain protection, and possibly a third for work in the town’s water quality protection overlay district.

South County schools should act on consolidation before it’s forced on them

Clearly there needs to be some out-of-the-box thinking if public education in Berkshire County is to secure its future and thrive.

BRTA funding threatened: Fare increases, route cuts are possibilities

Great Barrington Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin suggested better marketing targeted toward students and perhaps the many senior centers across the county. In addition, she wondered why the so-called CharlieCards, the BRTA's cashless payment system, were not available for purchase at places like supermarkets and pharmacies.

With a commitment to social justice, upstart secretary of state candidate travels to Berkshires

"For most of us in this room, getting to the polls on election day is probably not a huge struggle. But for a lot of people, particularly if you're working more than one job, or you're caring for a parent or grandparent–whatever it is–it's not that easy." --Josh Zakim

News Brief: Sen. Hinds announces staff, contact information, office locations

Hinds’ primary district office is located in Pittsfield at 100 North St., Suite 410, and is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are also welcome.

News Brief: Sen. Hinds, Rep. Pignatelli take oaths of office

Hinds cast his first vote during Wednesday’s session, in support of the candidacy of Sen. Stanley C. Rosenberg, D-Amherst, who was unanimously re-elected to serve as president of the Massachusetts Senate.
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