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North Adams Hit With Hail, Heavy Rain
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. &mdash A second round of severe storms is set to hit the North Berkshires into Pittsfield through Friday evening. The National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., says it could bring more hail and rain, along with high winds. The city's already been hit by a severe storm...
Vermont man sentenced to 10 years for attempting to entice a minor
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A Vermont man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, convicted of attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. Thomas Cesiro, 69, of Rutland, Vermont, was convicted in October of last year. The trial evidence established that from October 10 to October 20, 2020, Cesiro exchanged more than 1,000 text messages and 9 phone calls with Albany-based investigators who were posing as both a 12-year-old girl and the adult mother of the girl. During one phone call, Cesiro instructed the girl how to conduct a sexual act.
Can a Landlord Kick You Out for No Reason in Massachusetts?
I have been in my home in the Berkshires now for 12 years and I must say I love being a homeowner. I live in a safe neighborhood in Pittsfield where residents take walks on a regular basis and always say hello and greet others with a smile which may seem small to some but it is definitely the type of attitude and friendliness one needs in this day and age.
BArT Graduates Assured They Will Take Community With Them
ADAMS, Mass. — Before they went their separate ways on the final day of their high school careers, the 30 members of BArT's class of 2023 were reminded of the community they formed at the school. "This class has always been about connections," Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public...
Same Lottery Ticket Sees Three Berkshire County Winners Thursday
Boy, the ever-watchful eyes of the Lottery Gods were looking down favorably on the Berkshires yesterday. I'm not sure I even want to know the answer to this but what do you think the odds are that three different people in three different Berkshire cities would all hit the same scratch ticket for thousands of dollars? On the same day?
‘We Had 15 Cars On Fire Inside This Place’, Crisis Averted At Pittsfield Mill Fire
I was heading back from dinner at Sibarita's in Pittsfield on Wednesday night when I could see smoke in the air from a distance. As I approached upper North Street the smoke was getting worse. I then approached Zucchini's Restaurant only to find thick, black smoke chugging from a window...
Pittsfield splash pad vandalized, another broken amid high heat
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - While people looked for ways to stay keep cool amid this week's high temperatures, residents in Pittsfield had a tough time due to some recent vandalism. The splash pad at The Common in Pittsfield was recently vandalized and is now broken. The part that was broken and...
Bennington brush fires keep fire crews busy
Fire crews in Bennington, Vermont were busy battling a brush fire, early Friday morning. This was one of three brush fires that swept through Bennington in the last 24 hours. The fire that kept crews busy into Friday morning broke out around 11:30 Thursday night in the area of Notch Road and Route 9 East, said fire investigators.
Drury High Graduates Told to Face Fear and to Live Deeply
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It wasn't just the Drury High class of 2023 getting some advice on Thursday night. Valedictorian Evan-Quin Goodermote included the family, friends and staff filling the auditorium seats in their call to live with determination. "Rather than deliver some big speech about the passing of...
Top Students Announced for Hoosac Valley Class of 2023
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley High School has named Kathryn Scholz and Tia Kareh as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2023. Graduation exercises will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday in the school gymnasium. Scholz, daughter of Erik and Laura Scholz of Adams, is...
Drury High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2023
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School has named Evan-Quin May-Sims Goodermote and Morgan McLean Sarkis as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2023. The Drury High graduation takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Goodermote, child of Brett and Tania Goodermote of...
Pittsfield High Names Speakers, Top 13 Students for 2023
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield High School class of 2023 will hear three graduate addresses at graduaton ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m. The senior class has elected Lennox Silvestro-Dias Jr., Asa Chard and Daysha Bell to speak at graduation. These three students represent the voice of this year's senior class who have worked diligently through a challenging four years of high school.
MSPCA hosting free pig ‘adoptathon’ after several surrendered in Plainfield
Several pigs needs good homes and belly rubs after being surrendered from a home in Plainfield to the MSPCA. The MSPCA is hosting an “adoptathon” for the pigs and waiving all the fees, meaning the pigs are free. The event will be on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4.
Wahconah High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2023
DALTON, Mass. — Lucas A. Wildrick and Sheffield M. Drewry have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2023 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School. Both students will speak at graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 4, at 1 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The valedictory speech will...
Suspect in 2022 Bennington shooting arrested in Mass.
In a late-night decision, the U.S. House passed the bi-partisan debt bill to raise the debt ceiling for the next two years in order to avoid default. Local Representatives responded to its passing as the bill now heads to the Senate. Emerald ash borer flight season begins. Updated: 2 hours...
Restoration of Wilmington Town Hall to Include Repainting Historical Flood Lines, Committee Recommends Murals to Commemorate Past and Future
The Town Manager of Wilmington, Vermont, Scott Tucker, has announced that the restoration of Town Hall will include repainting the historical flood lines. The decision was made after many residents urged for the flood lines to be reapplied, and a petition with over 600 signatures was presented in support.
Hoosac Valley Rolls in State Tourney Opener
ADAMS, Mass. -- Alayna Shears went 4-for-4 with three RBIs, and the Hoosac Valley softball team Thursday beat Nashoba Tech and Mother Nature to advance in the Division 5 State Tournament. Gracelyn Wright struck out three and allowed no earned runs in a 13-3 win at Russell Field that sends...
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