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I WITNESS: A grim fairy tale

Are there parts of this fairytale that remind you of any American politician in particular?

News Brief: Harrington launches new juvenile justice initiative

The new initiative includes prioritizing diversion, expanding community programming, advocating for new policies, and creating a community-led advisory committee.

News Brief: Police charge juvenile driver who hit young woman with car

Police have probable cause to believe the driver was impaired after having used marijuana. Field sobriety tests were performed at the scene.

News Briefs: GBPD safe exchange zone; motor vehicle homicide arraignment

The GBPD suggests that exchanges occur during the day; however, its parking area is well-lit and under 24/7 video surveillance.

News Briefs: Sheffield covered bridge closure; woman charged with misleading police

The reason for the closure is to replace the roof and restain the sides of the bridge.

News Brief: Remains of unidentified woman recovered in Peru

Police continue to investigate the identity of the unidentified woman and the circumstances surrounding her death.

News Briefs: Clinton Church Restoration grant; GB downtown improvement project ‘substantially complete’; man charged with assault to murder

Clinton Church Restoration awarded National Trust for Historic Preservation grant Great Barrington -- Clinton Church Restoration Inc. is one of 22 sites and organizations dedicated...

News Briefs: GB water bottle bylaw update; Fatal motor vehicle crash in Pittsfield

Though a date is not yet confirmed for completion of fountain installations, merchants who are still selling plastic water bottles of 1 liter or less are urged to begin phasing out their supplies.

New Briefs: Two charged in shooting death

The grand jury indicted Carey Pilot, 46, and Gary Linen, 39, on the charge of first-degree murder, and also indicted Pilot on the charge of intimidation of a witness.

News Brief: Man sentenced to 5 years for fatal hit-and-run

Smith struck and killed Gerald P. Scott Jr., 53, on Jan. 19, 2017, while Scott was riding his bicycle along Linden Street near Robbins Avenue in Pittsfield.

Pittsfield man dies in hunting accident on Monument Valley Road

An initial police investigation into the incident suggest the incident was an accident.

News Briefs: Great Barrington downtown construction update; woman sentenced for misleading police

Parking on School Street will be prohibited during construction hours. Both Church and School streets may be closed to through traffic at times.

Update on fatal fire in Pittsfield: No evidence of criminal activity

The cause of a home fire that killed three individuals early Saturday (March 16) as starting from a candle or smoking material in the master bedroom

News Brief: Man charged in Superior Court with murder

Lance Burke, 40, was charged in the Nov. 3, 2018, shooting death of David Green Jr., 30, of Pittsfield.

New Briefs: Jury finds two guilty of aggravated rape; Mass. Senate passes comprehensive rules proposals

The Massachusetts Senate passed two comprehensive reports updating the Senate and Joint rules related to harassment, diversity and transparency.

News Briefs: Volunteers sought for sustainability committee; audit recommends DA office improvements

The audit, which was requested by former District Attorney Paul Caccaviello shortly after his March 2018 appointment, provides newly sworn-in District Attorney Andrea Harrington with recommendations to address these areas.

Breach of town ‘trust policy’ disputed after ICE arrest of immigrant

Great Barrington Police Chief Bill Walsh said his department "played a minimal role in this operation"; that he reported it to his boss, Town Manager Jennifer Tabakin, the next day; and that he responded to media inquiries on the incident.
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