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A Noble Trail: Knox Trail’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Monterey

When the speakers began telling the story of 25-year-old bookseller Henry Knox in the opening of the Knox Trail 250 Celebration Friday evening, the room became still and quiet. People leaned in to listen.

Phased environmental remediation of 100 Bridge St. not yet approved

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson Catherine Skiba would not comment on whether MassDEP has allowed this sort of partial capping in the past, or for a housing development.

Nick Diller’s weather summary: July 2016, dry summer continues

In 51 years of record keeping this year came in 13th on the driest July list.

News Briefs: Williams College, Williamstown to build solar array; Harrington prioritizes environment issues

Under the terms of the agreement, Williams College will invest approximately $6 million to complete construction of a 1.9-megawatt solar array on the capped town landfill on Simonds Road.

Mary M. Lucey, 100, of Great Barrington, retired secretary at Great Barrington Savings Bank

Mary was overjoyed to attend her 100th birthday party with her loving family and friends. She loved reading and doing crossword puzzles.

Thomas J. Laska, 75, of Great Barrington

He was a 1957 graduate of Searles High School and served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force as a cryptographer. 

Fuel on the move: Iconic coffeehouse to move across Main Street, expand its environment

“We’re still us, we’re just moving! We are grateful to our customers who have launched us and created the Fuel community; we are but the facilitators [of this next phase].” --- Robin Curletti

Tennessee Gas pipeline begins work; surveyors chart path through forest

The company has reneged on promises to compensate Sandisfield — population around 800 -- for wear and tear on roads and bridges, as well as $30,000 in legal fees.

News Brief: GB Fire Department now equipped with Narcan to treat overdoses

“We have a 150-year history of finding ways to improve service to the community, even if it means branching out from our standard scope of work.” -- Fire Chief Charles Burger

Tiregate: Town takes wait-and-see approach to sharp curbs, punctured tires

“The type of curbing was the town’s decision. They chose a MassDOT-standard granite curb… All designs applied on this project are per the town’s hired designer.” --- Judith Riley, MassDOT spokesperson

Bridge Street to see major improvements by summer’s end

An upgrade to the Bridge Street bridge will likely start in early August and shut down one lane of traffic.

CDC makes case for 100 Bridge Street project; ZBA mulls affordable housing decision

While Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDC) has presented its plan for 45 units of affordable housing to several boards, the Zoning Board of Appeals is the one that has to decide whether to issue CDC its comprehensive permit.

News Briefs: Legislature passes equal pay bill; Pittsfield named clean energy leader; Lenox walkability audit; Harrington calls for veto overrides

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a measure on Saturday to ensure that men and women receive equitable compensation for comparable work.

Bessie L. Green, 88, of Southfield

Bessie was a member of the Clayton Church of God since 1955, and she served as a treasurer and past Sunday School Superintendent there.

Big Y selling plastic bags in Great Barrington despite town ban

The new bags are made of a thicker and sturdier plastic material and are printed with such phrases as “thank you for reusing this bag.”

Great Barrington may host the Berkshires’ first medical marijuana dispensary

Consultant Brandon Pollock explained that medicinal marijuana dispensaries are “set up like pharmacies,” and “heavily regulated by the Department of Health.”

Anne Phillips, 99, biochemist who broke gender barriers

She continued her fight for peace and equality throughout her life with her time, her boundless energy and her money.