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    <title>Editorial: The tough gets tougher</title>
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      Amherst's tough budget choices may be getting even tougher. Last week's forum, held by the Facilitation of Community Choices Committee, painted a less-than-sunny picture for the town's financial future. And at Monday's Select Board meeting, where state Sen. Stanley Rosenberg offered his own grim assessment of state finances, the color palette grew even darker.
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    <title>Vote for local progress on November 4</title>
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      All the world is watching national politics these days. But as a wise guy once said, all politics is local. So pay attention. There's an important election happening on Nov. 4: It's for Amherst Select Board.
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    <title>Bicyclists and motorists: Listen up!</title>
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      Memo to drivers: Under state law, cyclists have the same right to Massachusetts streets as you do, with the exception of highways where signs specifically prohibit bikes. "Share the road" applies to everyone. In other words, if bikers believe that their safety requires them to take the middle of the lane, it is perfectly legal for them to do so.
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    <title>Letters</title>
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      <h4>Cartoon slayed him</h4></P><P>
To the Bulletin: In my language, Dale Neseman's drawing (Page A4, Oct. 3 Bulletin) was killer. That should be sent to Rep. Stanley Rosenberg and Gov. Deval Patrick. I don't know if Aaron Julien, James Foudy and Alan Lecker could tolerate or find a local cartoonist for the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Hats off to Neseman and editor Noah Hoffenberg.
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    <title>Election letter guidelines</title>
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      The general election will be Nov. 4. The deadline for submitting election-related letters to the Bulletin is 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. Letters concerning candidates and ballot measures should be focused on issues involved in the campaign. These letters will be limited to 200 words. Letters that address issues and bring new perspectives to the discussion will be given preference. Letters become the property of the Bulletin and the editor reserves the right to edit, condense or reject any submissions. Writers are limited to one letter in a 30-day period. The Bulletin will strive to publish as many letters as space permits. All letters that meet the requirements for publication will be posted at www.amherstbulletin.com. All letters must be signed, with a return address and a phone number for verification. Addresses and phone numbers are not published. Please put "Letter to the editor" in the subject line of e-mail.
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