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CONNECTIONS: It is time to form a new political party

The solution is marching alongside the trouble. The solution is a new, strong, and vocal political party.

News Briefs: House budget victories for 4th Berkshire District, environment; budget boosts funding for programs, services; Senate passes credit protection bill

The Massachusetts Senate voted to pass a bill designed to protect the personal information of consumers in the case of data breaches like the one seen at Equifax, and provide free credit freezes for all consumers.

Business Briefs: Berkshire Nonprofit Awards announce finalists; free museum admission for foster families; internet security seminar; grants for American Mural Project; Eagle Fund awards...

Created in 1998 to provide educational opportunities for Southern Berkshire Regional School District students, the Eagle Fund received more than 20 applications and awarded grants to students, teachers and community members.

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: Farley-Bouvier, Hinds to chair budget hearing

The Pittsfield hearing is one of two focused on agencies under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

News Brief: Farley-Bouvier files legislation to improve foster child permanency and stability

Studies show that permanency is key to enabling children who transition out of DCF to attain successful relationships, careers, and mental and emotional health.

Former students file suit against BHRSD, former administrators over sex abuse claims

One of the women filed a civil suit against the Berkshire HIlls Regional School District in federal court last June against the district and, in September 2016, two more women joined the suit, haunting the district with sexual abuse claims from the events of more than a decade ago. Muir was found not guilty of the charges in 2014.

Carolyn Mower Burns, 69, of West Stockbridge, CEO of Berkshire Children and Families

Carolyn was a visionary in the area of children and families and she dedicated 47 years to this work.
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