Eagle columnist Dalton Delan writes: "If all our youth have to look forward to is extreme climate and job impermanence, then initiative will stall and we will fall behind."
A Great Barrington-to-Wassaic shuttle will improve Berkshire travel connections, and it is doable and cost efficient. We can't wait to see those wheels turn.
Donald Morrison: The Constitution survived Trump and the midterms. But now Democracy may be in peril
In a recent post on his social media site, our former president called for the “termination” of the U.S. Constitution.
Biden v. Nebraska marks the 18th time, since 2019, that the court has granted certiorari before judgment. It is, as Vladeck writes, a “remarkable shift.”
As broadband access advocates eye the last of the “Last Mile,” it’s worth noting the progress of this years-long initiative. Gov. Charlie Baker’s visit to Western Massachusetts to celebrate that progress with municipal leaders shows what’s possible when our oft-overlooked communities articul…
To the editor: Only a handful of days ago, mankind stood on the precipice staring into the face of nuclear Armageddon.
To the editor: Kudos to the Albany Berkshire Ballet for the wonderful performance of the Nutcracker this past weekend. ("Pittsfield: Albany Berkshire Ballet performing 'The Nutcracker,'" Eagle, Nov. 9.)
To the editor: I am writing to encourage homeowners and landlords to take advantage of significant incentives for new clean heating systems through Mass Save.
To the editor: Congress recently awarded Gold Star medals in recognition of the service and sacrifice made by police on Jan. 6, 2021. ("Jan. 6 heroes honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob," Eagle, Dec. 7.)
Look in the rearview mirror, and you won’t find the pandemic and other illnesses that remain front and center, making too many people miserable.
With some luck, it could be a game-changer — not just for South County working-class residents and businesses but as a potential prototype for housing-minded stakeholders in other communities.
To the editor: We are writing to express why we are voting no at the Lenox special town meeting this Thursday on the proposed bylaw regulating wireless facilities. ("A proposed bylaw regulating wireless facilities in Lenox has prompted vigorous opposition. Will these concessions win enough v…
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To the editor: Dec. 8 is the day we vote on a proposed new bylaw for where cell towers can be sited in Lenox.
To the editor: A recent front-page Eagle article reports Pittsfield property taxes are going up about $35 a month for the average homeowner. (…
To the editor: The Republican candidate for governor of Arizona refuses to accept her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs. ("Lake refuses to concede …
Eagle columnist D.R. Bahlman writes: "In search of a feature for the Sunday paper, I seized on an offer from the shopping center’s management …
Eagle columnist Mitchell Chapman writes: "Precisely what the standards for social media platforms should be is an existential question we must…
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New York Times columnist Zeynep Tufekci writes: "Paul Farmer’s answer to 'how does one scale this up' seemed to be simple: follow the basic pr…
Eagle columnist Richard Reiss writes: "What does it all mean? I’ve given it some thought and looked at the odds of having the perfect conversa…
To the editor: We must vote no on the new cell tower bylaw until the Planning Board gets us a more legally protective telecommunications bylaw…
To the editor: In response to the recently published letter, “Voters in Lenox should not approve new wireless bylaw,” I’d like to take the opp…
To the editor: Republican ads parroted what candidates were scripted to say. After they secured a majority in the House for 2023, not one word…
A tribute to the late Fran Malnati, who had a major influence on the people and the landscape of Richmond, from his devotion to ambulance care…
Eagle columnist Lauren Stevens writes: "Really, for all 28 years the world has known how to deal with the climate crisis. It is disturbingly e…
Crossing the Gulf of Dnipro in inflatable speedboats, Ukrainian special forces are fighting to reopen Ukraine’s river gate to the Black Sea, a…
To the editor: It seems that the best-kept secret in the Southern Berkshires is the amazing holiday exhibit at the Great Barrington Historical…
To the editor: The proposed wireless bylaws to be voted on Dec 8 at the Lenox special town meeting don't protect people's health. ("A proposed…
To the editor: Concerning the accidents at the new roundabout in Great Barrington, there aren't any reflective markers along the roundabout ro…
To the editor: There is no doubt that Lenox needs better phone service, and we need to make sure that the locations chosen are safe ones: away…
When looking for indicators about our region’s economic future, one might not immediately think of how much local ski resorts have spent on th…
Kevin O’Hara writes: "On Nov. 2, All Souls Day, I came very close to dying. My brush with death occurred while bagging leaves beneath our mass…
A pandemic-inspired chore of gathering family yearbooks reveals a collection of 65 of them, spanning almost 100 years. But what purpose do the…
Eagle columnist Leonard Quart writes: "It’s been more than 20 years since I retired, and I now think less about City University in personal or…
A dictator’s dilemma: How do you arrest people for posting about banana peels without adding to the ridicule that undermines your rule?
We are glad to see folks with both relevant competency and Berkshire background brought to the table. Too often, that hasn't been the case whe…
Carole Owens: There's less room for division when we center our blessings, our hopes and our decency
A friend wished me a Happy Thanksgiving and wanted me to know one of the things he was thankful for was our friendship. Nice, right? In this h…
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1Berkshire presents the official guide to the 66th Annual Fall Foliage Parade.
The annual guide to preparing your home for the coming New England winter.
Berkshire Community College presents an annual roundup of forty young leaders making a difference in Berkshire County.
Embrace warmer weather with the Berkshire Eagle's guide to backyard improvement.
The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires presents the 2022 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards
