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At a Jan. 14 meeting of the town selectboard, Great Barrington Police Chief Bill Walsh tells John Breasted that the town's trust policy was not violated in the recent arrest of an immigrant by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as he waves a copy of the policy.

Breach of town ‘trust policy’ disputed after ICE arrest of immigrant

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By Terry Cowgill Tuesday, Jan 15 News 1

Great Barrington Police Chief Bill Walsh said his department "played a minimal role in this operation"; that he reported it to his boss, Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin, the next day; and that he responded to media inquiries on the incident. Read More

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Berkshire legislators should support passenger rail measure

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