Letters
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Letter: Electronic Voting at Town Meeting
This year, for the first time in Williamstown, we're proposing the town use electronic voting for town meeting.
Letter: Disappointment in Local Leadership to secure Shelter Solutions
Not one person who works professionally in housing services stood against this project. You have completely ignored the insight and guidance of our professional helping community.
Letter: Many Unanswered Questions Related to Family Homeless Shelter
We need to call for some critical community conversations with MCLA prior to the action(s) they propose to fill a vacant building.
Letter: Ordinance Would Address Police Negligence
One of the major differences between my proposed ordinance and the recently enacted state law has to do with an exception wherein a police officer need not intervene if he feels he would put himself in harm's way.
Letter: Homeless Families at MCLA a Misguided Effort
One thing is certain, purposefully concentrating more poor people in already poor places appears to be the rule.
Letter: Clickers, Crickets & Cliques in 01267
It's no secret that I feel strongly that Williamstown's town meeting is broken and should be largely replaced by the Australian ballot at the town election.
Letter: Disappointing Responses to MCLA Homeless Proposal
The stereotypes of homelessness have been alive and well among our local leaders and among the public. The conjured images of filthy drug addicts pushing shopping carts and begging for money have been splattered across social media and whispered over back fences.
Letter: Accessing Benefits From Recent Climate Legislation
The Berkshire chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and its partners are hosting a free public forum on the evening of Monday, April 3, that will highlight recently passed climate legislation and the opportunities available to local governments and their constituents.
Letter: CHP Supports MCLA Homeless Shelter
CHP Berkshires wishes to express its support for repurposing a dormitory at MCLA into a residence for homeless families.
Letter: MA State Building Codes — Shower Glass
We need an amendment to our state law that allows for an affidavit or detailed stickers to be used in lieu of etching, which involves use of a toxic chemical.
Letter: Homeless Housing in MCLA Dorm is NOT the Solution
Initially, I was not against the idea of MCLA's president, Jamie Birge, announcing plans to open a currently empty dorm building for housing homeless families, however, the more I've talked with neighbors and friends, the more I believe it's a horrible idea.
Letter: Comment on DEI in Mount Greylock School Budget
I urge the Mount Greylock Regional School District to reach out now to the sending communities with specifics about the initiative.
Guest Column: Quit Smoking for Valentine's Day
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, on this Valentine's Day consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.
