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Charles Edward ‘CJ’ Walton Jr., 44, of Richmond

Friends and family are welcome to gather on Friday, March 21, at 1 p.m., at the Monterey UCC Church, for a memorial. Afterwards, a reception will be held at the Monterey Community Center, from about 2 to 4 p.m., to spend some time together.

Bits & Bytes: Race against time; Texas writer headin’ north

Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States, and several hundred thousand children worldwide. Berkshire Waldorf High School announces first writer-in-resident, DJ Thielke.

Bits & Bytes: Farm-to-table pioneer Judy Wicks; Monterey OctoberFest

Judy Wicks founded Fair Food Philadelphia. In Monterey, OctoberFest will include a tour of plans for the Monterey Community Center.

Bits and Bytes: Gilded Age in coaches; Waldorf changes its name

One could count on the Astors, Vanderbilts, Fields, Morgans, Carnegies and Westinghouses to strut their stuff near their opulent “cottages,” giving the Berkshires a reputation as the "Inland Newport.”

District vetted alternative plans, Monument renovation advocates insist

"Great Barrington has a habit of putting off expensive public projects to the detriment of future generations, waiting until its older buildings desperately need repair and upgrade." -- Karen Smith, Renovation Committee Chair

Bits & Bytes: St.James Place/Taconic Ave. detour

Because of drainage work and water main relocation, all traffic using St. James Place/Taconic Avenue will be detoured to South Street.

Five town boards mull remedies for Lake Mansfield Road

"Any significant structural work to the road — beyond a simple paving job -- will require the extensive environmental permitting." -- Town Planner Christopher Rembold

Future school consolidation: The drawbacks and benefits

“This is a clash of economic concerns with educational concerns. It’s going to be an ongoing theme. At what point does it get too expensive?" --Carl Stewart, chairman of the Southern Berkshire Regional School Committee

Marion E. Oleen, 72, of Sheffield

Marion’s funeral will take place on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Christ Church Episcopal, Main Street, Sheffield with The Rev. Annie Ryder presiding.

‘Alternative approach’ to Monument renovation is fatally flawed

Richard Coons, chair of the Monument Mountain Regional High School Building Committee advises that the so-called Alternative Approach to Renovating Monument "reflects a lack of knowledge of virtually every aspect of law, building planning, design, construction and educational program needs."

‘Lift & Lunch Crunch Bunch’ honors Bob Landau for keeping them fit

The fund is in honor of the class instructor, Bob Landau, for his ultimate dedication to health and wellness, and for connecting people with a common purpose. -- Berkshire South Regional Community Center Executive Director Jenise Lucey

David Magadini, guilty of trespassing, sentenced to 30 days

"He slept there at night, scared people, forced his way onto third floor, which is locked, waited for someone to open it, and walked in behind him." -- Alan Kalish, manager of apartment building at 4 Castle St. in Great Barrington

Misinformation distorts the real need for high school renovation

Berkshire Hills Regional School Committee member Rich Bradway deplores the misinformation and what he terms outright lies being circulated about the reasons for the proposed renovation of Monument Regional High School. He sets the record straight.

Reflections on the People’s Climate March in New York

"Notwithstanding the daunting prospect of climate disruption, we now know that the troops are there for the long fight, and they're in good spirit!" -- Tom Stokes of Stockbridge, coordinator of the Pricing Carbon Initiative, and one of more than 300 Berkshire residents who took part in the Climate March.

News bits & bytes: Bannon earns public service award; Run for the Hills; Berkshire pottery tour

"Steve Bannon has done an exceptional job balancing the needs of kids and the community and keeping his eyes on a long-term vision for the schools. Our communities are lucky to have someone who cares so deeply about learning." -- Berkshire Hills Superintendent Peter Dillon

South Berkshire parents alerted to attempted child abduction

The incident happened about 3:30 p.m., Thursday September 18, on Norfolk Road in New Marlborough as an 11-year-old boy walked home from school. -- Berkshire County District Attorney's Office

First Reconstruction project casualty: Phone lines

“We have been working nonstop at the scene throughout the night, and have made very good progress in restoring service for our customers." -- Verizon spokesperson Phil Santoro