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It is time to take our country back

This is now our time to protest.

News Briefs: Galvin calls for automatic voter registration; Senate passes civics, financial literacy curricula; faith leaders to press Baker for climate action

More than 50 faith leaders and supporters representing at least 15 different faith traditions will confront Gov. Charlie Baker Monday, March 26, at the Statehouse about his refusal to meet with them regarding their concerns over climate change.

Berkshire delegation backs study of passenger rail from Boston to Pittsfield

Berkshire County's legislative delegation testified before the Joint Committee on Transportation in favor of a bill that would authorize the study of high-speed rail access between Boston and Springfield.

Proposed ‘Berkshire Flyer’ rail service needs to serve Berkshire residents, too

In a letter to the editor, Mark Shapp writes, "... if the service, should it ever see implementation, starts as small as I think is being indicated, it will in all likelihood not operate at times that meet Berkshire residents' travel needs.'

News Briefs: Pignatelli recognizes Covestro; Worthington considers broadband options

The Worthington Broadband Committee and municipal light board will present residents with at least two possible options for bringing broadband internet to the town.

News Briefs: Hinds named chair of Senate tourism committee, vice chair of economic development

According to 1Berkshire, spending in Berkshire County by visitors has increased by more than 25 percent in five years, equaling more than $453 million.

News Briefs: Lake Mansfield Comprehensive Improvements Plan; 127 legislators support veto override of MCC cuts; Senate passes finance update bill

The Lake Mansfield Comprehensive Improvements Plan concentrates on three focus areas that have significant impact on how the entire space is utilized: Lake Mansfield Road, the recreation/parking area near the beach, and the boat launch on the southern end of the lake.
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