Month: November 2013

No

November 26, 2013 By Mickey Friedman Like so many others in The Best Small Town in America, I voted against the $56 million renovation of our high school. With no room on the ballot for alternatives, the choice was simple.…

Good news, bad news for BHRSD

November 25, 2013 By David Scribner Hard as it may be for some to believe, the Berkshire Hills Regional School District is about to save taxpayers money. A modest amount to be sure – only $1.7 million – a drop…

Ghosting

November 22, 2013 By Mickey Friedman I just learned that something I’ve been doing for decades actually has a word to describe it. Who knew that when I left a party without saying goodbye, I’d been ghosting. Or pulling a…

Searching for Peace and Falafel

By David Scribner November 16, 2013 Jerusalem If you’ve noticed I haven’t been in Fuel lately, conferring with Mickey Friedman — and perhaps you haven’t — or if you’ve been curious why my scribblings haven’t appeared in the local rag…

Some Lettuce and Tomato

November 8, 2013 By Mickey Friedman Mel was hoping he’d score some lettuce and tomato. And thanks to Guido’s, Mel and friends offered 108 people salad with the chicken dinner Ski Butternut donated. I joined Mel Greenberg and Jürek Zamoyski…