| | | Tuesday, August 19
To the editor:
The decision of the Diocese of Springfield to close several churches in Berkshire County is understandable. But choosing to close St. Stanislaus Kostka in Adams and St. Francis in North Adams is unconscionable.
The two churches have been, and still are, the bedrock of the communities, and to arbitrarily close their doors to parishioners is tantamount to
Full Story Tuesday, August 19
To the editor:
On Sunday, Aug. 10, Father Daniel Boyle had to deliver the bad news to parishioners at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church that it would be closing by year's end
For many, the news was a total shock, but some of us already knew because news had quickly spread after Saturday's Mass.
Full Story Tuesday, August 19
To the editor:
I would like to address an issue that I feel is a growing problem we should be concerned with in North Adams.
Over the last year, I have noticed an increasing number of individuals operating powered mobility chairs and scooters throughout all areas of the city.
Full Story Tuesday, August 19
To the editor:
The price of a barrel of oil has fallen over 20 percent in the past three weeks, resulting in a slow, but steady reduction in the price of gasoline. And yet the price of home heating oil in North Berkshire, and throughout Berkshire County, remains well over $4 a gallon, on average.
Full Story Tuesday, August 19
To the editor:
I would like you to explain your DOUBLE STANDARDS.
Several weeks ago, I brought a letter into the Transcript office for publication. I had requested that my name be withheld from publication. The editor informed me that the Transcript would NOT publish letters with names withheld.
Full Story Monday, August 18
To the editor:
No community wants to pass an override to Proposition 2 1/2, particularly since the cost of living has gone through the roof. But when you are faced with providing an education to the children of your town and maintaining safe adequate roads for the residents and/or emergency vehicles, one just has to bite the bullet and do the right thing.
Full Story Monday, August 18
To the editor:
I thank you Father John E. Midura, RcCI, for your service as a Roman Catholic priest and for your concern for St. Stanislaus in Adams (letter, Aug. 15).
As a priest, you are aware of the Four Marks of the Church, known as the Attributes of the Church -- they are One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
Full Story Monday, August 18
To the editor:
For the most part, I would like to endorse Beverly DeMarsico's Aug. 13 letter -- the messages she conveyed clearly emphasizes and reflects the true meaning of "being Catholic."
And a BRAVO to the Save the St. Francis Church committee! May I suggest Rep. Bosley, and other contentious persons, visit the "faithfulcitizen.
Full Story Monday, August 18
To the editor:
Reading the letter to the editor about the stolen articles left on the Dufour Tour Bus Lines brought back memories of a trip we took on that bus last year.
After spending a wonderful day with our grandson, I forgot our camera on the bus. My plan was to make a scrapbook page with the pictures we had taken, but the camera never surfaced -- it was stolen and
Full Story Saturday, August 16
To the editor:
As a child growing up in Adams, I routinely observed the tremendous devotion of adults around me as I attended Mass and other religious services with my family. I was deeply inspired by the fervor of these people and came to realize that I, too, wanted my life rooted in faith.
Full Story Saturday, August 16
To the editor:
Why did it take me so long to realize that the world functions on power and control?
These characteristics apply to leaders in governments, businesses and religions, as well as to politicians. Those who have power and control develop a sense of entitlement, bolstered by their egos and the choruses of Yes Men-and-Women with which they surround themselves.
Full Story Saturday, August 16
To the editor:
After much thought, discussion and prayer, a group of St. Francis parishioners have filed a formal appeal of the decision to close St. Francis of Assisi Church.
This effort is motivated by love for our parish and the Roman Catholic Church. We have no desire to align ourselves with agitators or to attack the Church in any way.
Full Story Friday, August 15
To the editor:
After remaining faithful to the Roman Catholic Church during the clergy sex scandals, we got our reward. Bishop Timothy Anthony McDonnell has chosen to close St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.
He states it is "ONLY A BUILDING." To me, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church is a legacy -- a legacy left to me by my Babci and Dziadziu and many more Polish immigrants.
Full Story Friday, August 15
To the editor:
The loss of several more Roman Catholic churches in Berkshire County was inevitable. And the problems that plague the survival of these parishes are also evident in other religious communities and congregations throughout the county.
Sadly, for many people, attending church is no longer a major part of life.
Full Story Friday, August 15
To the editor:
They say it takes a village to raise a child and every villager has a role to play. Dave Nicholas and his friends at Bounti-Fare continue to go above and beyond in this role.
On Tuesday evenings, beginning last summer and continuing again this summer, Dave has invited non-profit agencies to host Community Nights at the Bounti-Fare, in which all are
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