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Lane Reduction Planned For Stretch Of Taconic State Parkway
In Columbia County, one southbound lane of the Taconic State Parkway will close in the town of Taghkanic between County Route 10 and Exit 80 beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 29. The roadway will remain down to a single lane of traffic through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3,...
Berkshire County contractor found guilty on 25 counts of larceny from victims in 6 states
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, Mass. (WRGB) — A Berkshire County contractor has been found guilty of dozens of counts of larceny under false pretenses, with 18 victims in six separate states. According to the Berkshire County DA's Office, Fred Senter began operating Northern Steel Buildings and Structures in Lee Massachusetts during...
Greenfield police identify homicide victim, suspect detained
GREENFIELD — Authorities have identified the victim in the Greenfield homicide discovered Monday night as Christopher Hairston, 35, of Pittsfield. Greenfield Police were dispatched to a Chapman Street apartment after reports of a foul odor. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of Hairston. Investigation led to the identification of...
Monterey residents join ambitious national effort to bring the mighty American chestnut back from functional extinction
Monterey — “You are now all official extension agents of the Granville Research Orchard,” declared John Meiklejohn at a chestnut tree-planting demo and giveaway at the Monterey Community Center on April 20, leading up to both Earth Day and Arbor Day. Many of the two dozen or so attendees had signed up beforehand to receive chestnut seeds to plant at home, courtesy of the orchard where Meiklejohn is a volunteer orchard manager.
Columbia Co. teen arrested for school threat
NEW LEBANON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teen who they say made terroristic threats on Tuesday against the New Lebanon School District. Police said the 14-year-old would be charged with a D-class felony if tried as an adult. The elementary and high school initiated their lockout protocols at 8:13 a.m. […]
We should be thanking our Stockbridge Finance Committee members, not denigrating them
I write to respond to the letter from my fellow Stockbridge Select Board member that was posted on April 23, 2024. Unlike my colleague, I do not intend to litigate here in the press the business of the Stockbridge Select Board and its advisory Finance Committee. The place and time to do that is Town Hall, at the properly convened meetings of the Select Board and the Finance Committee. My purpose for writing is instead to acknowledge the hard work and the prudent and sage advice that our Finance Committee has provided to our town administration, which is in large measure why the town of Stockbridge ranks enviably high on the charts of fiscally sound municipalities across the state.
Selectboard to review independent report on ‘Gender Queer’ police investigation at April 29 meeting
Great Barrington — The possible last chapter of the controversy over the Police Department’s handling of an investigation at W.E.B. Du Bois Middle School is scheduled to play out at the Selectboard meeting on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. Back on December 8, in an incident that...
BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey Nest
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Danielle Lemieux was on her routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight. The ornithology student discovered the third osprey nest on record in the county. While it isn't rare for the birds of prey to be seen in the...
DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking. The City Council mulled a study and resulting design on Tuesday that maintains...
Karen Keenan Gifts in Lee set to close as owner retires
Lee — A prominent 18-year fixture on Main Street will soon be a memory. Karen Keenan Gifts will close its doors in a few months as the store’s namesake, Karen Keenan, is poised for retirement. Currently, patrons can bid farewell to the shop with a sale of 20 to 40 percent off regular-priced items.
Pittsfield honors past volunteer with a tree on Arbor Day
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Arbor Day is a celebration of trees planted, maintained and preserved throughout the country. Many communities across Massachusetts are celebrating this week. Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti announced April 26 as Arbor Day this year. The city planted an American Elm tree in honor of the late...
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