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Pittsfield resident pleads guilty to kidnapping and other charges

Glen Chadwell, 52, plead guilty and subsequently sentenced on three charges related to a 2019 kidnapping.

‘Mayor of Main Street’ David Magadini missing in action

On the evening of July 6, Magadini, who was known to walk the streets pushing a cart containing his belongings, was reportedly struck by a minivan on South Main Street (Route 7) in the area of Ward's Nursery.

No temporary fix: Cottage Street bridge to be closed for five years

Though the vote was unanimous to keep the bridge closed, selectboard Chairman Steve Bannon said the board could always change its mind if there was a groundswell of objections from neighbors.

Business Brief: Dr. Schnuffie’s Expands into Big Y and Midwest

Dr. Schnuffie’s, the immune supplement company founded by two former Great Barrington selectmen, is designed to prevent and address flu-season colds, and has expanded into every state in New England.

Robin’s Candy Shop invests in youthful team members

In a letter to the editor, Robin Helfland writes, "Since opening in 2004, it has been our privilege to work with local students, many of whom experience their first paid employment as members of the Robin's team."

Great Barrington Selectboard Chairman Sean Stanton to step aside, Cooke to run for re-election

In the last few years, Stanton has guided the selectboard through the sale of the old Castle Street firehouse, the reconstruction of Main Street, and the approval for the conversion of the former Searles High School to an upscale 88-room hotel on Bridge Street.

Great Barrington Town Hall briefs

Sean Van Deusen, who heads the Great Barrington Department of Public Works, told the selectmen the sewer rate increase was necessary in order to fund debt incurred because of a mandated sewer system upgrade.

Two former Great Barrington selectmen create Dr. Schnuffie’s, a pill to kill colds

“Conventional, over-the-counter cold remedies suppress symptoms but don’t treat the root cause. There is nobody out there using vitamin A, D, C, and Zinc in our combination or in our doses.” -- Dr. Alan Inglis

Bits & Bytes: Muddy Brook’s investors; Barbie’s naked truth; Blechman on ‘Leisureville’; Arrowhead honors Lafayette

Muddy Brook's 'investors' win stock market game award Great Barrington — Muddy Brook Regional Elementary School students Marti Cunningham, Maisy Seckler (first place regional winners) and...
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