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Kathy A. Thomson, 63, of Great Barrington
Kathy A. Thomson of Great Barrington died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born in Great Barrington on December 14, 1960. She was a graduate of Mount Everett Regional High School, class of 1978. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
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.
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...
Great Barrington church considers stopping night time church bells to help neighbors sleep
Church bells have been ringing throughout the day —and night — in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, at least since 1883, according to the the church's minister. But one family, who lives nearby, contacted the church this month because the bells have been keeping them up. Pastor Tadd Allman-Morton, of...
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,...
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...
Tractor-trailer crash severs Great Barrington pine tree
A tractor-trailer carrying cement slammed into a pine tree in Great Barrington on Friday. The driver of the tractor-trailer was trying to avoid oncoming traffic on Route 23 near the Egremont town line, police tell our media partners at The Berkshire Eagle. The driver was not hurt, said police, and...
Town Meeting Warrant approved, but citizen’s petitions called into question
Great Barrington — The Selectboard approved most of the annual Town Meeting Warrant at its regular meeting on Monday, April 22. The annual town meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 6 p.m., at Monument Mountain Regional High School. Back at its April 22 meeting, however, the Selectboard refrained...
George S. Bohlen, 77, of Housatonic
George S. Bohlen, 77, the founder and owner of Bohlen-Reis Construction, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on June 19, 1946, he was the son of George and Marie Bohlen. George was a devoted husband to Patti Bohlen for 51 years and a loving father to Rachel Bohlen, her partner Josh Saunders, and his son Caleb Saunders. He was a beloved grandfather to Jason and Emily Roberts. George was also a proud brother to Eileen Pierce and a cherished uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many.
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. […]
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.
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