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| News and events in South Berkshire, Mass.
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Suspect Arraigned in Fatal Stockbridge Hit & Run| 05:29PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — A West Stockbridge woman has been charged in the hit-and-run that killed Franklin Ripley on Saturday. Samantha C. Paige, 36, was arrested Tuesday morning and arraigned in Southern Berkshire District Court. Defendant was charged with leaving scene of personal injury, resulting in death. Judge John P. McKenna set bail at $7,500. However, Paige is being held without the right to bail for a probation warrant issued by Central Berkshire District Court on an unrelated case. Ripley, 72, of Stockbridge was apparently riding his electric scooter along Route 102 on Saturday morning when he was struck. He was found lying by the side of the 0 Comments
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Peddler's Pack of Spooky Tales at the Bidwell House Museum| 04:00PM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | |
 MONTEREY, Mass. — While researching various topics in town records, journals, and old newspapers, Dennis Picard has been surprised at finding numerous stories of the supernatural. Tales of witches, vampires and weird occurrences are mixed in with otherwise mundane daily records. Picard has saved these stories in his files and will share some of his favorites during this hour-long program, taking place on Saturday, Oct.5 at 4:30 pm. Members $15, Non-members $25. Dennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the living history field for over forty years. He began his career at Old Sturbridge Village in 1978 and also served on the staff of Hancock Shaker 0 Comments
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Wiffle Ball Tournament to Benefit Scholarship FundCommunity submission,
06:59AM / Tuesday, October 01, 2024 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The fifth annual DZ24 Wiffle Ball Tournament is Saturday, Oct. 19, at Deming Park in Pittsfield. Teams of four will compete against each other based on age. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age group. The cost is $10 per person or $40 per team. The deadline to register is Thursday, Oct 17. Register teams via email to Justin Hopkins at justinhop@nycap.rr.com. Please provide the team name, members and their ages. Event T-shirts will be sold and pre-ordering is recommended to ensure availability. Please indicate the number of shirts and size in the registration email (adult sizes only). The pre-order cost is $20; $25 the day of 0 Comments
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MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction Operations| 09:03AM / Monday, September 30, 2024 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that crews will be performing nighttime paving, guardrail, and bridge repair operations along I-90 eastbound and westbound from Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3. All work will conclude by 6:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4. Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows: Otis/Blandford Paving operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 24.0 to 27.0, Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each 0 Comments
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Scooter Driver Killed in Hit & Run in Stockbridge| 05:02PM / Sunday, September 29, 2024 | |
STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — A man using a scooter was struck and killed Saturday by a hit-and-run driver. The victim, whose name has not been released, was found lying on the side of road nearly mile marker 4.1 on Route 102. A motorist driving by called 911 at 6:44 a.m. to report seeing someone on the road. Emergency responders found him unresponsive and he was pronounced dead shortly after by a paramedic from Lee Ambulance. Based on evidence recovered from the scene, including parts of a car, it appears this is a hit and run incident, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. Evidence collection thus far shows the victim was riding an 0 Comments
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West Stockbridge Vaccine Clinics | 08:45AM / Saturday, September 28, 2024 | |
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Health Alliance will hold vaccine clinics at the West Stockbridge Town Hall on Oct. 8 and Oct. 17. Tuesday's clinic will be held from 8 to 10 am and Thursday's clinic will be held from 4 to 6 pm. Preregister by visiting this website. Unregistered clients will be vaccinated as time and supplies allow. Please wear short sleeves. 0 Comments
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Red Lion Inn Appoints General Manager| 08:06AM / Friday, September 27, 2024 | |
 STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Red Lion Inn announced the appointment of Stacey Gravanis as its new General Manager. With a career in hotel management spanning over two decades, Gravanis brings experience and a proven track record of success. Gravanis' career in the hospitality industry is marked by achievements across various leadership roles, including Vice President and General Manager positions at prominent hotel brands. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines such as P&L management, financial reporting, team leadership, strategic planning, negotiations, communication, client relationships, business development, and operations 0 Comments
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CHP Mobile Health Offering Covid Vaccines| 02:51PM / Thursday, September 26, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — CHP Mobile Health is now offering the 2025 Covid-19 vaccine (Pfizer) during its mobile health clinics throughout the Berkshires. Patients are also invited to receive a flu shot at the same time, to ward off both Covid and flu this coming fall-winter. Patients with insurance are asked to bring their insurance card, though no one is denied access to vaccines due to lack of insurance or inability to pay. The MHU team suggests appointments (particularly for children seeking Covid-19 vaccines) but walk-ups are welcome at our locations. The MHU schedule can be found here: chpberkshires.org/mobile; information and appointments, 0 Comments
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CHP Accepting Applicants for Medical Assistant Work-Training Program| 11:22AM / Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | |
 ADAMS, Mass. — CHP Berkshires is accepting applications for its next class of medical assistant trainees, a paid on-the-job vocational program for students interested in a career in health care. Program completion qualifies students for to sit for their certification as a clinical medical assistant, and the course includes a voucher for the cost of the certification exam. The first class of medical assistant trainees is nearing completion at the CHP training facility in Adams. Participants are well on their way to full-time roles at CHP practices around the Berkshires. Interested applicants are invited to apply here for the upcoming January 0 Comments
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Beartown State Forest Campground Extends Camping Season| 04:00PM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
MONTEREY, Mass. — The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced Beartown State Forest is extending the camping season two additional weeks until Oct. 27, 2024. In July, the campground reopened with more than $350,000 improvements, including modern bathroom facilities and enhanced amenities. While the campground was closed, DCR made significant upgrades to the site including the installation of two brand new bathrooms equipped with running water and flush toilets, several new water spigots, and updated tables and grills. DCR also added internet connectivity and a new year-round staff position to ensure improved visitor 0 Comments
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Berkshire South 5K Fundraiser Returns| 04:00PM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
 GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Berkshire South Regional Community Center's 5K Fall Fun Run returns this year on Sunday, Sept. 29. The walk/run starts and finishes on the runway of the Walter J. Koladza Airport in Great Barrington, with check-in beginning at 8:00 a.m. and a race start time of 9:00 a.m. The annual event is a critical fundraiser for Berkshire South's free Teen Outreach Nutrition and Exercise program (TONE). New this year is a Family Scavenger Hunt, which takes place at 9:30 a.m. and is appropriate for children ages 10 and under. "Students in the TONE program learn about what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Crucially, the 0 Comments
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W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project Awarded Grant | 08:00AM / Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | |
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project has been awarded $50,000 from the Massachusetts Office of Economic Development for completion of a statue of W.E.B. Du Bois to be sited in front of the Mason Public Library on the main street of Great Barrington. The funding was requested by State Senator Paul Mark, Chair of the State's Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development. "Few people know that Du Bois—a civil rights giant and founder of the NAACP—was born and raised in Great Barrington," said Sen. Mark. "These funds will help complete the monument and promote Black history and tourism in the 0 Comments
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