| | | Monday May 20, 2013 A review of 12,000 papers on climate change, in the May 15 issue of "Environmental Research Letters," found that 97 percent of scientists attribute climate change to human activities. Although we're unlikely to reverse climate change, we can mitigate its effects by reducing our driving, energy use and meat consumption.
Full Story Thursday May 16, 2013 The whole Benghazi ordeal taking place in Congress (Republicans out for blood) is an hysterical comedy without a punch line. This red herring is far worse then any Shakespearean tragedy, but instead resembles the comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing." We’re waiting for the punch line, it’s just not happening.
Full Story Wednesday May 15, 2013 So how is it that the Jodi Arias murder case gets so much news coverage but not that of late-term abortionist, Kermit Gosnell? The answer is simple: media bias. Mainstream media knows that the Gosnell case poorly reflects on the abortion industry, so they had been keeping it tight-lipped because abortion is a tenet of "faith" for the media.
Full Story Wednesday May 15, 2013 What are you doing next Tuesday? Do you have time to do something for your country? Gabriel Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, needs your support in his bid to become our next U.S. senator. Please join me in welcoming Gomez back to the Berkshires on Tuesday, May 21, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.
Full Story Wednesday May 15, 2013 I recently moved to North Adams. It's a wonderful livable city that grows on you. It has extraordinary people, architecture and outstanding vistas that attest to its industrial past and growing present.
But there's a blight here that needs to be addressed: The noise and self-indulgent operation of some motorcycles are out of control.
Full Story Tuesday May 14, 2013 May 12-18 is National Hospital Week. As the chair of the Northern Berkshire Healthcare (NBH) Board of Trustees and CEO of your local health care system, we want to take this opportunity to recognize the more than 450 employees of North Adams Regional Hospital (NARH) for the excellent work they do year-round.
Full Story Monday May 13, 2013 It was exciting to read the Transcript’s [April 6] coverage of Solarize Williamstown, which begins with a community presentation Tuesday, at 7 p.m., at Williamstown Elementary School.
As reported, this program will help make solar even more affordable to Williamstown residents and businesses.
Full Story Congress has ignored the people on the matter of legislation to reduce gun violence, from measures to expand requirements for background checks to proscriptions on assault weapons.
Full Story Friday May 10, 2013 Perhaps the simplest solution to the tangled problem of housing for elderly and lower income residents of Williamstown is to preserve The Spruces as a community.
The "affordable" housing already exists. The water, sewer, gas and road infrastructure is in place. The location is favorable for access to transportation, shopping and other needed services, with ample space
Full Story Thursday May 9, 2013 I humbly thank the voters of Adams for their support on Monday.
I am not a person who makes many promises. However, I will promise the residents of Adams that I will do my very best to move the community forward in a positive direction.
There are many challenges which lie ahead.
Full Story Tuesday May 7, 2013 To the Editor:On May 21, in one fell swoop, Williamstown will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to quickly, responsibly and economically create 100 or more units of affordable housing, truly help the residents of The Spruces and to work together to support open government, conservation, open space, affordable housing and add some recreation space.
Full Story Tuesday May 7, 2013 To the Editor:It is understandable that with all the publicity regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for the purchase of The Spruces Mobile Home Park and the relocation of its residents, that many people are curious to see the layout of the park as it stands now.
Full Story Monday May 6, 2013 Remember when the Clark Art Institute wanted to go to South Williamstown near the high school? I thought that was great. What a setting: looking over Mount Hope farm at Mount Greylock and being there with the Clark to boot. I could picture all us old-timers sitting on park benches enjoying the surroundings.
Full Story Friday May 3, 2013 "Signs, signs, everywhere signs ... " The Five Man Electric Band wrote that song long before my time, but it is the truth in Adams.
Monday is the annual town election and I have seen signs on lawns and in windows, as well as the candidates themselves holding those signs.
But there is one person you won’t see signs for and that is moderator candidate Ed
Full Story Thursday May 2, 2013 On May 1, one of Northern Berkshire’s most dedicated physicians retired from his practice of internal medicine.
In the late 1970s, Dr. Douglas Karrel, along with Dr. James Peterson and Dr. Alan Calhoun founded the Adams Internists. Dr. Calhoun subsequently moved on, but Drs.
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