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New York man sentenced for 2022 Bennington murder

BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A New York man found guilty of a murder in Bennington will spend the rest of his life behind bars. In May, 49-year-old Elliott Russell was convicted of first-degree murder. Police say in 2022 he lured the victim, Ulysses Ivey, to a Green Mountain Power substation...

Bennington, VT · 21h
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Man arrested on DUI charge in Pownal

POWNAL, VT — A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his vehicle was reported driving with two flat tires on Nov. 8, 2026. The Vermont State Police-Shaftsbury Barracks received a be-on-the-lookout alert at approximately 1:41 p.m. for a vehicle that had reportedly gone off the roadway into a ditch but was able to drive out.

Pownal, VT · 17h
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takingthekids.com

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10 Pittsfield, Massachusetts Restaurants That Are Better Than Most People Expect

A Brazilian sandwich named after the Girl from Ipanema is sitting on a menu in the Berkshires. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then it got better. The same small Massachusetts city has a steakhouse inside a hotel, a 1950s-style diner with checkered floors, and a family Italian spot cooking since 1988.

Pittsfield, MA · 1d
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WWLP

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Driver injured after swerving into ditch, striking tree in Cheshire

A driver was brought to the hospital after swerving into a ditch in Cheshire Sunday night.

Cheshire, MA · 1d

We Are Berkshires

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 1d

iBerkshires.com

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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, MA · 2d

The Financial Wire

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Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them

Four states have lined up bigger property tax breaks for older homeowners, and each one works differently. New Jersey’s Stay NJ program pays up to $6,500 beginning in February 2027 to people who applied by Nov. 2. Florida voters approved a homestead exemption of $150,000 on non-school taxes that starts Jan. 1, 2027, Massachusetts’s draft... The post Senior homeowners in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and Louisiana are in line for bigger property tax breaks, from Stay NJ payments of up to $6,500 starting February 2027 to Louisiana exemptions of up to $30,000 where local voters approve them appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New Jersey · 6h

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Two cats die in Pittsfield fire

Pittsfield, Mass (WRGB) — A fast-moving fire tore through the first floor of a two-family home on Worthington Place in Pittsfield, forcing multiple families out and killing two cats, but firefighters say quick action by the occupants and a rapid response helped prevent even worse damage. The Pittsfield Fire...

Pittsfield, MA · 6h

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Adams Eyes 2031 Construction for Howland Avenue Safety Improvements

ADAMS, Mass. — For several years, the town has been working on plans to improve safety along Howland Avenue, with the reconstruction project now anticipated for inclusion in the 2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The overhaul to Howland Avenue is aimed at reducing speeding, improving roadway safety and expanding...

Adams, MA · 8h

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Williamstown's O'Grady Remembered as 'Pillar of Support'

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Present and former town officials expressed grief this week at the news that longtime Council on Aging Executive Director Brian O’Grady died last week. The passing of O’Grady, 69, who served the town in that role since 1999, was framed as a both a professional...

Williamstown, MA · 15h

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Southwestern Vermont Chamber celebrates community leaders at 4th annual Heart of The Shires event

VermontBiz The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce brought together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, business owners, and community partners on Thursday evening for its 4th Annual Heart of The Shires celebration, recognizing three individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and commitment continue to strengthen Southwestern Vermont. Held November 5 at the Bennington...

Bennington, VT · 22h

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Berkshire County Development Alliance to Host Giving Strategies Event at Mass MoCA

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) will host an evening of learning focused on annual giving on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. The evening will feature a presentation by Kati Nalbandian, senior manager of membership and annual...

North Adams, MA · 1d

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BArT Charter Public School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll

ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts & Technology (BArT) Charter Public School has announced the students who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year. Students who earned 85 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors." Students who earned...

Adams, MA · 1d

VTDigger

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Setting the goal: more households with workers

Next Gen Brattleboro launches with a four-organization alliance, a case for growth, and a $1 million match for a new leadership fund. Read the story on VTDigger here: Setting the goal: more households with workers .

Brattleboro, VT · 2d

vermontjournal.com

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New southern Vermont initiative targets healthcare needs

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – This year, Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will partner with employers and local training providers to create a new Southern Vermont LNA Hub. The hub was launched with funding from Vermont’s Rural Health Transformation Program, which aims to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce network. This initiative will support training and recruitment for licensed nursing assistants (LNA), who are key to frontline healthcare delivery. The hub will make investments to improve training options and outcomes, including low-cost and no-cost training and job readiness support for LNA trainees.

Brattleboro, VT · 4h

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Mount Greylock School Race Will Not Be Called Until Nov. 16

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Before Election Day, we knew that it would take a while to get results from the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee races. We just did not know how long. On Monday morning, Lanesborough officials said that it will be at least until Monday, Nov. 16, before...

Williamstown, MA · 20h

gnat-tv.org

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Burr and Burton Academy Performing Arts Department Presents Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

MANCHESTER, VT — The Burr and Burton Academy Performing Arts Department presents Hans and Peter Bloedel’s dynamic adaptation of Washington Irving’s classic ghost story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The production runs November 11–14 at 6:30 PM in the Riley Center for the Arts. While Irving’s...

Manchester, VT · 1d