2025 marks my 50th year as a volunteer with Southern Berkshire Ambulance. My good friend, Ken Schumacher, is celebrating his 49th. Together, we've seen a lot of change. But one thing hasn't: We are there when you need us—24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“It all started with the trees,” Fuel Coffeeshop co-owner Robin Curletti says, half joking, of the veritable downtown shuffle that was heralded by the controversial removal of the 35-year-old Bradford pear trees lining Main Street.
Adina Simonson, who drove about 55 feet with one pedestrian on her car, can no longer drive in Massachusetts. She is also prevented from ever reapplying for a new driver's license.
There is a growing awareness of where and how our goods are made and a lot more transparency from the clothing industry about what we are buying and wearing.
While the top floors of the Castle Street firehouse are occupied by town inspection services, the ground floor isn’t going entirely to waste. Three antique cars are nestled under wraps in the back bay.
