Letters
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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.
Letter: Delay Vote on New Williamstown Fire Station
While a new fire station is long overdue, the proposed $25 million building is challenging to justify.
Letter: New Fire Station
The primary reason we need a new fire station is the requirement to have big fire trunks with long ladders to protect Williams College's tall buildings for which the college pays no taxes.
Letter: Response to Mr. Williams
This community comprises academics, lawyers, wealth managers, physicians, and other steady and well-paying positions. Yet it almost seems taboo for the WYC to be paid what it's worth by the families who can afford it.
Letter: Williamstown Youth Center Essential Community Component
I am writing to thank Pat Meyers for prompting me to share the many reasons why $77,000 is a reasonable request for the Williamstown Youth Center to make to the town Finance Committee. In fact, this amount is a bargain considering the sheer volume and quality of the programs we provide for our town’s families.
Letter: Williamstown Youth Center
The Williamstown Youth Center has received money from the town of Williamstown every year since 2014. In 2014, they requested $70,000, and incrementally, their requests have increased to $77,000.
Letter: Comment to Dravis Article on 2022 Year in Williamstown
I just posted the following as a comment to Mr. Dravis' article on 2022 in Williamstown. Many in Williamstown rely on Mr. Dravis' reporting as their primary source of local news. With that influence comes responsibility.
Letter: Building Codes Put Homeowners in the Middle
It's obvious to me that the state included the two exceptions because anyone with any knowledge of global economics knows the hundreds of shower manufacturers in the world will not research an obscure MA code before going to market.
