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Victim of Greenfield homicide identified
GREENFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Authorities have identified the victim in a Greenfield homicide. Laurie Loisel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said that the body of 35-year-old Christopher Hairston, whose last known address was in Pittsfield, was found in a Chapman Street apartment on Monday after police were called to investigate a foul odor.
Grim details emerge in Greenfield homicide investigation
GREENFIELD — In the Chapman Street apartment where Taaniel Herberger-Brown used to live, police found a partially dismembered body on Monday afternoon. Hours later, Herberger-Brown, 42, was arrested at Albany International Airport in New York, where he said he was catching a flight to visit his mother and to various foreign destinations. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office detained him.
Amherst halts principal search; finalist claims discrimination and retaliation
Despite announcing three finalists for the Amherst Regional Middle School principal position weeks ago, the district decided against permanent leadership, according to an email sent by interim superintendent Douglas Slaughter that was obtained by MassLive. “After much contemplation, and given that the School Committee is in the final stages of...
Upcoming informational session for veterans in the Valley
GREENFIELD — Christopher Demars, a 27-year veteran, didn’t plan on working other veterans after his retirement. “It kind of fell into my lap,” he said. After serving in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, Demars retired in 2015 and started working at the Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District where he later became the director.
Outrage as drag queen leads young kids in ‘free Palestine’ chant during story time event
Video of a drag queen in Massachusetts leading a group of young kids to chant “Free Palestine” has sparked fierce backlash — with some calling it “indoctrination” that is “wrong on every level.” The encounter, which unfolded at a “Queer Storytime for Palestine” event organized by the Valley Families for Palestine group in Amherst, had gone viral by April 25 as outrage mounted. For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.
North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning Change
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council wrapped up business in about 30 minutes on Tuesday, moving several ordinance changes forward. A zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change.
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