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News Brief: Neal releases statement on Republican plan to cut Social Security benefits

"Social Security is the bedrock of retirement security – a benefit that seniors have earned through contributions over a lifetime of work. We should be strengthening Social Security, not cutting it." -- Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Richard Neal

Birth Announcement

A baby boy born at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Mass., on Dec. 7, 2016.

News Briefs: Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association falling short of transparency requirements

“At a time when there is an increased focus on improving our criminal justice system, essential information about the county corrections experience is not being made available." --State Auditor Suzanne Bump

News Briefs: Last Mile grants for Alford, Otis; Egremont Community Choice Power Supply program; GB Democratic Town Committee meeting

The MBI will allocate $288,775 in grant funding to Alford and $1,145,975 to Otis. The two municipalities will pursue their Last Mile projects independently, and each town’s fiber network will pass every residence and business located on a public right of way.

Recent births

At Fairview Hospital, a boy, born on November 25, to Danielle Stallman and Kevin Jornov Jr.

Ruth Wilcoxson, 89, of Great Barrington

Employed in the radiology and cardiology departments of Fairview Hospital, she retired in 1994 after 40 years of service.

News Brief: Alison Larkin named ambassador in U.S. by Jane Austen Literacy Foundation

Money donated from the purchase of Larkin’s Jane Austen audiobooks will be directed to support the Literacy Network of South Berkshire,

William Thomas Price, 78, of Stockbridge, Norman Rockwell’s barber

He opened a barbershop on Main Street in Stockbridge which is featured in Norman Rockwell’s Main Street at Christmas (“Home for Christmas,” 1967).

Berkshire region real estate sales, November 13-19, 2016

The latest weekly report from the Warren Group of real estate sales in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and Connecticut: Nov. 13-19, 2016

Shannon McAllister Brownson, 46, of Great Barrington, owner of Bridlewood Home Furnishings

Shannon was the light in every room, a devoted and loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. 

News Briefs: Baker-Polito administration releases opioid epidemic data visualization website

The website is a resource that illustrates and explains the complex nature of the disease of addiction, the role that legal prescription medications and illegal substances play in the epidemic, and its impact across the demographic spectrum in Massachusetts.

Richard T. ‘Dick Collari, 64, of Great Barrington        

Richard Collari was a graduate from Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 1970.

News Briefs: Audits find MBTA not collecting debts, Mass. Gaming Commission misses hiring goals

The audit found that, despite the Massachusetts Gaming Commission having the ability to examine if Plainridge Park Casino was meeting its hiring benchmarks, it had not done so.

Berkshire region real estate sales November 6 – November 12, 2016

The latest weekly report of real estate sales in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts and Northwest Connecticut.

Donald Leroy Wilson, 75 of Housatonic

Donald most recently served as the Superintendent of the Sheffield Transfer Station, Donald worked a variety of jobs throughout his life.

Business Briefs: WAM Theatre honored; MASS MoCA wins grants for education; new Greylock supervisory committee member

Recognizing the MASS MoCA's commitment to its community, the award will engage the local community around exhibitions with socially relevant content.
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