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Prosecutors: Man had 15 illegal guns in Columbia County
A Dutchess County man is facing charges for allegedly possessing 15 illegal guns in Gallatin. The guns were seized from a home on Sigler Road. This included two semiautomatic-style rifles with no serial numbers. Police also seized other items that led them to think David Passeri, 60, was involved in manufacturing weapons, Chief Assistant District Attorney Cheryl Botts said.
Berkshire region real estate sales
42 Grove Street: Ma Hsng Fin Agency of Adams to Trevor W. Crombie, $112,000 on 03/13/2024. 27 Prentice: Emily J. Gunn and Citizen Bank Na of Becket to Citizens Bank Na, $244,000 on 03/11/2024. 27 Prentice: Citizens Bank of Becket to Louis Ttallarita, $142,000 on 03/11/2024. 71 Pine Dale Circle:...
Great Barrington under fire in new cannabis lawsuit
Great Barrington — On the heels of lawsuits recently filed by Great Barrington dispensaries Theory Wellness, Community Growth Partners (Rebelle), and Farnsworth Fine Cannabis, town officials are forced to combat another attack by cannabis dispensary, D2N2 LLC (dba Calyx Berkshire), after the business filed a complaint on March 4 in Berkshire Superior Court, naming the town and Selectboard Chair Stephen Bannon as defendants.
North Adams Regional Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The joyful celebration on Thursday at North Adams Regional Hospital was a far cry from the scene 10 years ago when protests and tears marked the facility's closing. Hospital officials, local leaders, medical staff, residents and elected officials gathered under a tent on the campus...
Lenox Standout and a Call for a Vote of No Preference
Every Sunday, starting on February 25th, 2024, a group of five-to-ten people have been showing up in Lenox, Massachusetts for a peaceful standout in support of a cease fire and an end of the occupation in Palestine. On March 3rd, there was only one person present, but there is usually around 5 to 10 people in attendance. Since March 2nd, International Day of Action, there have been protests all around the globe besides this one including some in Williamstown as well Park Square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Paul J. Hazzard, 55, of Great Barrington
Paul J. Hazzard, born February 20, 1969, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 15, 2024. Paul’s family is heartbroken for this unimaginable loss. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. Paul will be remembered for his boisterous laughter and easy-going nature.
Ventfort Hall introduces us to 'Slavic egg decorating' this season
LENOX, Mass. — Ventfort Hall celebrates Easter with egg decorating classes. Tjasa Sprague teaches them. She learned techniques from her Czechoslovakian mother and grew up decorating eggs to give to her friends and family. What You Need To Know. Tjasa Sprague holds egg decorating classes for Easter. She is...
Virginia Niewinski, 91, of Great Barrington
Virginia Niewinski, 91, of Great Barrington died Friday, March 22, 2024, at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington. Virginia was born in Cieciory, Poland on July 8, 1932, the daughter of Stanislaw and Wladyslawa (Serowik) Kozlowski. After graduating high school, Virginia worked for the Rice Silk Mill in Pittsfield, for Berkshire...
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