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THE OTHER SIDE: The cost of war

Trump and Hegseth and their supporters will do everything in their power to hide the cost of war. But like it or not, this is our war. These are our leaders. It is our tax money that has bought the bombs.

Public service runs in the family

In his letter to the editor, State Rep. William 'Smitty' Pignatelli writes: "Because our parents taught us that public service is part of the responsibility of citizenship, my siblings and I followed their example all the way to the White House.

News Briefs: Legislature passes equal pay bill; Pittsfield named clean energy leader; Lenox walkability audit; Harrington calls for veto overrides

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a measure on Saturday to ensure that men and women receive equitable compensation for comparable work.

Gas pipeline through Otis State Forest on hold – for now

This particular case has far-reaching implications since the land in question is protected under Article 97 of the Massachusetts state Constitution. But this proposed pipeline may be unaffected by the demise of the far larger, $3.3 billion Northeast Direct pipeline project to the north across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

News Briefs: Downing secures passage of Mt. Washington broadband bill

S. 1978 authorizes the Town of Mount Washington to establish, own and operate a broadband infrastructure.

LOOKING BACK: Stockbridge Town House debate led to separation of church, state

The Town House was built by subscription, rather than tax levy, in part because of the town’s poor financial condition.

Urge Rep. Pignatelli, Sen. Downing to ‘fight for $15’ minimum wage

In her letter to the editor, Samara Klein of Housatonic writes: “Fight for Fifteen -- no one who works full-time for a large, profitable corporation should be paid so little that they cannot make ends meet. “

Massachusetts needs Death with Dignity measure

Those who support death with dignity deem it to be a basic human right. Currently, there are five states in the United States where death with dignity is legal: Oregon, Washington, Montana, New Mexico and Vermont. Each state had come to this status in various ways: through ballot, legislative action, and judicial support.
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