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THE SELF-TAUGHT GARDENER: Memorial daze

A statue of W.E.B. DuBois will be unveiled in July on the steps of the Mason Library in Great Barrington. My visit to another outdoor installation shows what public art can accomplish.

News Brief: Hinds accepts seat on tax review commission

Established by statute in 2018, the purpose of the Commission is to review each tax expenditure every five years and evaluate its purpose, intent, goal and effectiveness.

News Briefs: Berkshire Museum art sales complete; Hinds appointed to rail committee

MassDOT’s East-West Passenger Rail Study is charged with evaluating strategies for providing passenger rail service between Boston and Pittsfield by way of Springfield.

News Briefs: GB voter registration deadline; Knob Hill construction; Hinds named commission chair

Sen. Adam G. Hinds, D-Pittsfield, has announced that he has been appointed to co-chair the Special Commission on Improving Efficiencies in Student Transportation by Senate President Karen E. Spilka, D-Ashland.

News Briefs: Democratic gubernatorial candidates’ forum; Rural Health Network conversation; Senate passes social media privacy bill; Senate passes animal welfare measures

The three Democratic candidates for governor of Massachusetts will share the stage in Berkshire County for a forum on the future of the region and Massachusetts, moderated by Sen. Adam Hinds, D-Pittsfield.

News Brief: Hinds appointed to Senate budget committee

“I am honored to join this important Committee. It provides an opportunity to give western Massachusetts a louder voice when the Senate is making key policy and spending decisions.” -- Sen. Adam Hinds

News Briefs: Pay equity legislation; Senate passes climate plan

The climate change measure sets in place an emissions limit for 2030 35 percent to 45 percent below the 1990 emissions level.
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