Nancy Astor, the Viscountess Lady Astor, served in Parliament from 1919 to 1945. When asked about her political success, she said that she took into public life the lessons she learned from her mother.
"Due to the severity of the conditions predicted for tomorrow's storm, we are asking that all residents avoid non-essential travel and if they must travel, to be cautious."
-- Great Barrington Police Chief William Walsh
In a statement read over the phone Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin Thursday (September 22) told The Edge that “privacy and union rules” prevent her from commenting on what consequences GBPD Officer Daniel Bartini might face. “The issue of driving under the influence is very serious,” Tabakin said, “and citizens rightfully expect police officers to be held to high standards...and have trust in public officials.”
MassDOT is recommending the school district construct an internal driveway that would send south-turning cars out to Monument Valley Road. The cost could be up to $1 million.
The inaugural Great Barrington Police Department ceremony honored two retiring, longtime officers and three women who acted heroically at the scene of a horrific car accident in 2012.
The Great Barrington Fire Department would like to remind everyone to remain off the ice. Due to the warm winter it is not safe. If you witness someone fall through the ice please call 911 and wait for rescue personnel to arrive.
Police Chief William Walsh says his department is aware of Great Barrington’s “downtown [drug dealing] activity” and they monitor it. “We have to walk the line between harassing people and doing our job … we know who the players are.”
“I think we have failed in our responsibility to make sure that we’re doing what is not only in Master Plan but is also the appropriate thing to do for a densely populated neighborhood,”
-- Selectboard Chair Sean Stanton
In his letter to the editor, Stephen Donaldson writes: "I do not believe that people who have, for years, habitually sped on Taconic, East, West, Hollenbeck or other streets, will be deterred from doing it again if they are issued with a slap on the wrist (a warning)."
In his letter to the editor, Rich Bradway writes: "To say that our Select Board is working outside of the law or is not being transparent is either a lie or an accusation that is not backed up by facts."
In a letter to the editor, Chris Marsden of Stockbridge writes: "There is currently a faction in Stockbridge that is spreading misinformation (damnable lies) regarding certain departments’ budgets as well as the general fiscal management of the Town in order to pursue hidden personal agendas."
In her letter to the editor, Mary Hart of Stockbridge writes: "Well, there comes a time when we need to do what is right and a time to stand up for what we believe in. I think that is the time, again. We have another 'fence issue'."
Usually, the so-called “baby” town meeting attracts little attention and less attendance. This year, however, the session was far from routine, very contentious, and packed with concerned citizens. The Town Hall conference room was jammed to capacity with more than 100 residents, and if this session were any indicator, next week’s May 18 Annual Town Meeting could be a real donnybrook.
In his letter to the editor, John Hart of Stockbridge observes that the town's Police Department budget has doubled, the salaries for the Selectboard have tripled. "Where's Waldo?" he asks.
In his letter to the editor, B.C. Smith writes: "Here in Stockbridge, a purged police force is annoying residents with Woop-Woop BEEP bip-bip BWEEP and various imaginary dangers. The Stockbridge Select Board risks losing its way."
The state Division of Capital Asset Management, the agency that manages the Commonwealth’s building real estate, will hold a training session on March 18 at the Firestation, 37 State Rd. from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The session is aimed at explaining the requirements for such bidding, and “how to get your company up to speed to be able to bid competitively on government work.”
