Editorials Stronger arguments for an audit February 2, 2007 Taxpayers should be grateful to the residents who researched the process and filed a citizens’ petition for action on a topic that’s been churning… Read More
Editorials More than we bargained for February 2, 2007 The new library is stunning, and townspeople for decades to come will enjoy the hard work and craftsmanship that went into renovating Old Bromfield… Read More
Editorials The smell of fear January 26, 2007 Ah, budget time—and the smell of fear is in the air. Fear that overrides will pass, taxes will increase, and residents will need to… Read More
Editorials Audit is necessary January 26, 2007 We were surprised to learn this week that Selectman Bob Eubank has questioned the usefulness of an outside audit of the town’s special education… Read More
Editorials Who could imagine? January 19, 2007 Who could imagine that someone would set an animal trap on one of the most heavily used parcels of conservation land in town? Holy… Read More
Editorials Budget season January 19, 2007 Budgets are well under way, and as boring as some people find them, they do determine how our taxes are spent, and how much… Read More
Editorials The race is on January 19, 2007 Town elections are on the horizon and it’s nice to see that we’ll have a race for Board of Selectmen, and possibly other board… Read More
Editorials Sympathy for both sides January 12, 2007 We sympathize with all parties negotiating the teachers’ contracts: once talks become rancorous and public, it’s hard to go back to amicable discussions. It’s… Read More
Editorials DPW progress January 12, 2007 We’ve noticed that the highway department has made some good changes in and around town center. Over the past six months, the granite sign… Read More
Editorials A resolution January 5, 2007 2007 promises to bring many challenges to our small town, some new, some continuations from last year, or 1997, or 1987, or even 1732—275… Read More
