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Massachusetts Woman's Body Found in New York After Month-Long Search
The search for the Massachusetts woman who vanished last month has come to a tragic end as her body was found in New York, just over the border. Fae Morgana Barbone, who was last seen in early March, had been the focus of a thorough search operation involving several agencies. The remains were discovered just off the Taconic Crest Trail and have been positively identified.
Adams Welcomes New Officer; Appoints Housing Authority Board Member
ADAMS, Mass. — The Selectmen welcomed the newest member of the Adams Police Department, Officer Cole Desroches, on Wednesday evening. Desroches graduated from the Police Academy on March 22 in the top tier in his class. He's currently in the field training program and assigned to Sgt. Curtis Crane. He attended Hoosac Valley High School and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Berkshire region real estate sales
140 Cross Road: James D. Cameron Jr and Kimberly J. Cameron of Clarksburg to Michaela S. Maria, $80,000 on 04/02/2024. 1104 River Road: Clarksburg Town Of of Clarksburg to Joseph A. Burett and Erica L. Holman, $1 on 04/04/2024. Dalton. 490 South Street: Richard A Brooks RET and Nancy M....
Pittsfield Woman Dies After Being Rescued From Structure Fire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The woman who was rescued when her home caught fire on Monday has died. The Berkshire District Attorney's Office confirmed on Tuesday that Susan Steenstrup, 67, died after she was pulled from the blaze at 1 Marlboro Drive. The cause of death has not been confirmed.
Police ask public to be on lookout for aggressive raccoon encountered near Ashuwillticook trail
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. - Some people in Lanesborough recently encountered an aggressive raccoon. It reportedly attacked two men on and near the Ashuwillticook trail last week. Police searched for the animal, but it has not been found and they’re asking people to be on the lookout. “If you are, in...
Williams College Receives Anonymous $25M Gift to Support Projects
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College has received a $25 million gift commitment in support of three major initiatives currently underway on campus: constructing a new museum building, developing a comprehensive plan for athletics and wellbeing facilities, and endowing the All-Grant financial aid program. The donors, who wish to remain...
North Adams to Begin Study of Veterans Memorial Bridge Alternatives
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Connecting the city's massive museum and its struggling downtown has been a challenge for 25 years. A major impediment, all agree, is the decades old Central Artery project that sent a four-lane highway through the heart of the city. Backed by a $750,000 federal grant...
BAAMS' Monthly Studio 9 Series Features Mino Cinelu
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — On April 20, Berkshires' Academy of Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) will host its fourth in a series of live music concerts at Studio 9. Saturday's performance will feature drummer, guitarist, keyboardist and singer Mino Cinelu. Cinelu has worked with Miles Davis, Sting, Weather Report, Herbie...
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center 90% Complete
ADAMS, Mass. — The Greylock Glen Outdoor Center is about 90 percent finished with an anticipated completion date in August. Matthew Sturz of owner's project manager Colliers International updated the Selectmen on the project's progress via Zoom on Wednesday. "We'll work with the town to determine exactly the logistics...
Taconic Tops Mount Greylock to Get Back to .500
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Cheyanne Goddard and Maddie Harrington sparked the Taconic Thunder’s offense on the way to an 18-2 win over Mount Greylock on Thursday. Goddard also struck out two while only letting up five hits in five innings. “Our bats came alive today in the past few games...
Summer Street Residents Make Case to Williamstown Planning Board
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Neighbors of a proposed subdivision off Summer Street last week asked the Planning Board to take a critical look at the project, which the residents say is out of scale to the neighborhood. Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity was at Town Hall last Tuesday to present...
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