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Two men guilty in large marijuana growing operation in Berkshire County
SAVOY, Mass. (WWLP) - Two New York men were found guilty of marijuana trafficking in connection to the discovery of more than 1,400 marijuana plants inside a Berkshire County home using an excessive amount of electricity.
Letter: Article 41 on Williamstown Town Meeting Warrant
The town warrant for the upcoming town meeting has just been published. Many people think Article 41 warrants thought and discussion prior to the meeting. Here it is verbatim below:. Article 41. We the undersigned citizens [they are not listed on the warrant] of Williamstown submit this petition to respectfully...
Vermont State Police: Missing woman found
The Vermont State Police are looking for Johanne Thayer, who was reported missing out of Readsboro. Police say Thayer, 61, left her home around 9:30 a.m. Monday and was last seen in Wilmington, Vermont about half an hour later.
Perry Powers Blue Devils Past McCann Tech
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Olivia Perry went 3-for-4 with a double Tuesday to lead the Drury softball team to an 8-5 win over McCann Tech. Perry also threw a complete game in the circle, striking out eight to earn the win. Brooke Bishop also went 3-for-4, and Marley Brothers...
Drury Revives Senior Citizens Prom
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The project-based learning Game of Life class at Drury High School announced the return of the Senior Citizens Prom. Scheduled for May 14 from 5–7 p.m. in the Drury cafeteria, this event welcomes individuals of all ages to join in the festivities. The Senior...
North Adams Schools Talk Final Budget Numbers for Public Hearing
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee received the presentation given last week to the Finance & Facilities committee for the fiscal 2025 spending plan. The subcommittee is recommending the budget of $20,357,096, up $302,744 or 1.51 percent over this year. This was expected to be funded by $16,418,826 in state Chapter 70 education funds, local funding of $3,938,270 (up $100,000 over this year) and a drawdown of school funds of $575,237. This will also include the closure of Greylock School at the end of this year and the reduction of 26 full-time positions.
North Berkshire Community Dance
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass — On May 11, North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance with calling (teaching) by Quena Crain, and live traditional fiddle music by masters of the New England contra dance repertoire. The dance will run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall...
Lanesborough FinCom Chair Resigns After Warrant Approval
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — With a new fiscal year comes new leadership for the Finance Committee. Chair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke officially resigned on Monday and the panel decided that Vice Chair Stephen Wentworth would assume leadership for the time being. A few months ago, Szczepaniak-Locke announced that she would be vacating...
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