en News 15 Friday, Nov. 20 The Massachusetts School Building Authority's initial support of a renovation project for Taconic High School and the executive director's enthusiasm for a similar project at Pittsfield High School constitutes encouraging news for the city.]]> Editorials Thursday, Nov. 19 Wednesday's recount vote brings an end to the contentious 2009 mayoral campaign in Pittsfield.]]> Editorials Thursday, Nov. 19 The state's smoking cessation program offered in 2006 to low income residents was designed to improve health and save both lives and money.]]> Editorials Wednesday, Nov. 18 The sobering financial problems facing Northern Berkshire Health Care provide a good argument for health care reform but even more significantly are a source of concern for North County, where NBH, the parent company of North Adams Regional Hospital, is a major employer.]]> Editorials Wednesday, Nov. 18 The Legislature Tuesday began debate on several anti-bullying bills, and while it has gone this route before, this year passage of one of these bills into law seems likely. ]]> Editorials Tuesday, Nov. 17 The White House's decision to try alleged September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others purported to be involved in the attacks in a civilian courthouse in New York City constitutes a return to America's noble system of justice and a rejection of the kangaroo court system of President Bush with its torture and denial of basic rights to the accused.]]> Editorials Tuesday, Nov. 17 Bill Belichick's three Super Bowl championships as head coach of the New England Patriots have proven his football acumen.]]> Editorials Wednesday, Nov. 11 On Veterans Day, America honors those who fought in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other war zones, as well as World War I, which is passing deeper into history and is represented by only one surviving American veteran. ]]> Editorials Tuesday, Nov. 10 State Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles was wise in ordering a six-month study of the pros and cons of wood-burning power plants in response to the concerns of some environmentalists. ]]> Editorials Tuesday, Nov. 10 Governor Patrick's good work in merging state transportation agencies to reduce waste and curtail spending will be severely damaged if he trim payroll and eliminate needless management jobs. ]]> Editorials