North Adams Transcript - Sat Nov 07
For Jennifer Risch, justice has finally been done - at least as best as it can. On Wednesday, parole was denied for the last time to 62-year-old John Maselli, the man convicted of a drunken driving accident that crippled and five years later ultimately killed Risch's sister, Barbra LaFrance.
Drug overdose deaths staggeringBerkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week - Sat Nov 07
The number of people who have died of drug overdoses in Massachusetts from 2002 through 2007 is nearly 41 times as many as the number of servicemen and women from the state who died in Afghanistan and Iraq over the same span, according to just-released report on drug use in the Commonwealth.
North Adams child care office closingNorth Adams Transcript - Sat Nov 07
Northern Berkshire parents who receive state-subsidized child care will have to drive to Pittsfield from now on to renew their vouchers instead of stopping by the Resources for Child Care satellite office on Main Street.
Crane to relocate stationery facilityBerkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week - Fri Nov 06
Crane & Co. plans to consolidate its stationery paper division to a new state-of-the-art facility near its Dalton headquarters, CEO Charles Kittredge said on Thursday.
Winter weather will fade into mild weekendBerkshire Eagle - Fri Nov 06
Many Berkshire County residents awoke to snow-dusted rooftops and vehicles while other commuters discovered icy spots this morning, after some winter-like weather settled into the area overnight.
New superintendent namedBerkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week - Thu Nov 05
The Central Berkshire Regional School District has promoted within its ranks, naming veteran educator and administrator James "Jim" Stankiewicz its new superintendent of schools.
North Adams mayor ousted after 26 yearsWNYT NewsChannel 13 - Wed Nov 04
One of the most shocking upsets locally this Election Day happened in Berkshire County where long time North Adams Mayor John Barrett was defeated.
Car hits house kills Berk Co driverCBS 6 Albany - Wed Nov 04
A Berkshire County Massachusetts man is dead after he lost control of his car and slammed it into a Williamstown home early Wednesday morning.
New superintendent namedBerkshire Eagle - Wed Nov 04
The Central Berkshire Regional School District has promoted within its ranks, naming veteran educator and administrator James "Jim" Stankiewicz its new superintendent of schools.
Brawl at Pepe's bar results in many arrestsBerkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week - Tue Nov 03
City police officers responding to a noise complaint inside Pepe's bar on Sunday had to call for reinforcements after a violent mle erupted outside the Wahconah Street watering hole.
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