Whether you are passionate about responsible growth, preserving Sheffield’s charm, or simply looking for a way to contribute, your involvement can make a meaningful impact.
While the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 moon walk – and we are continually awed by the results of space exploration since – it is sobering to learn that in 85 percent of locations on Earth, only a few stars are visible when looking up to the sky at night.
By bringing back the trains, we could take a huge step in restoring the Berkshires to vibrant economic health, and integrate the best of its industrial past with the best of 21st-century economic development and environmental sustainability.
"It's a sad day for the Berkshires. I would say without hesitation that Ben Downing has been the best state senator the Berkshires has ever seen."
--- State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli (D-Lenox), commenting on Sen. Ben Downing's decision not to seek election.
