Dear Abby
Wouldn’t it make sense if grade school teachers set aside time, weekly or monthly, to go over some generic information kids need to learn? Some disagree with whose job it…
Who is a notary public?
Editor’s note: From time to time, we offer an explanation as to the job and its duties to the public-at-large. Who is a notary public? What are the duties of…
BMC cancer center may become Dana-Farber affiliate
Editor’s Note: Today there is a direct referral connection between Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) and Dana-Farber for a second opinion and review of one’s records. With the advent of millions…
Publisher seeks to re-open Open Meeting Law complaint
Editor’s Note: George C. Jordan III, publisher of The Berkshire Beacon, filed a complaint last year against the Lenox Selectmen and the Kennedy Park Committee for failure to inform the…
Political favoritism can change over the course of an election
Congratulations to Congressman Richard “Richie” Neal (D-Springfield) on his election in the new 1st Congressional District, composed of parts of the former 2nd Congressional District and the old First Congressional District,…
Michelle Obama in her own words
Excerpts from First Lady Michelle Obama in her own words before the Democratic National Convention: “Barack knows the American Dream because he’s lived it…and he wants everyone in this country…
Rep. Neal joins new tech frontier
Baring a major change by the voters, Richard “Richie” Neal (D-Springfield) will be re-elected to Congress from the new 1st District. Mr. Neal was in Pittsfield last week to meet…
Don’t let rain end the day
If Tanglewood is the draw to summer tourism and Lenoxology is the promotional gimmick to the world, then shouldn’t the retailers become more resilient in their hours of operation? Some…
A nuisance in the neighborhood
What constitutes a nuisance in the neighborhood? A barking dog? A neighbor’s car with a loud muffler? Parties late in the night? The definition of nuisance is: person, thing, or…
Rep. Neal calls for Berkshires to join Holyoke tech center
PITTSFIELD – Congressman Richard “Richie” Neal told The Berkshire Beacon Wednesday, on a tour stop, that he would envision Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in…