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I WITNESS: Other duties as assigned

In short, the woman who cannot decide whether she is GI Jane, Calamity Jane, or Amelia Earhart is a despicable freak whose removal was both justified and overdue.

Great Barrington police arrest suspect, seize ‘extremely large cache of narcotics’

The inventory revealed 748 bags of heroin, several bags of cocaine, 18 bags of marijuana, several different prescription drugs and $2,700 in cash.

‘After rain comes a rainbow’: Great Barrington crosswalks sporting new colors

Town manager Mark Pruhenski said the rainbow symbol is widely believed to have been launched in Italy, appearing in communities from western Europe to the United States.

New style of masks, designed and built in Housatonic

Local firm pivots to save business and help the community.

Masked heroes of the Berkshires

Join us in a round of applause for front line heroes, hidden behind their masks.

Amid economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19, Great Barrington furloughs 14 employees

As required by collective bargaining agreements, Town Manager Mark Pruhenski bargained with labor unions representing town workers on Friday.

PERSPECTIVES: Stories of decline in the South County’s service sector during pandemic

COVID-19 has not only disrupted the average service worker, but the seasonal one as well.

Bits & Bytes: Pet food drive-through; Virtual Staged Readings Series; tranquil music for the community

The pet foodbank is one of the programs Berkshire Humane Society offers to help keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter.

Use Treasury checks to support the community

In a letter to the editor, Fred Clark writes, "I am going to do my part to rectify this situation by my actions and donate my stimulus check to support food, housing and medical support groups."

By bread and love alone: Craig Bero, Housatonic hero of the moment

On day one of the COVID-19 shutdown he “gutted” his restaurant’s foyer and transformed it into his to-go way station, from which he starts serving customers dinner around five, their covered plate delivered straight to their car window.

Barbara Spirydowski, 78, of Housatonic

She was a communicant of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Housatonic.

STEAM to take over Housie Market Café location

A new opening date has not yet been determined, but the Ezingas are excited about the new location regardless.

William Grady, 53, of Housatonic

William worked giving care as a CNA helping people live life to the fullest.

Mark J. Kowalczyk, 66, of Housatonic

Friends warmly remember Marcus as a free spirit who loved to ride his beloved Triumph motorcycle.

Informal bunches of do-gooders: Good news in Berkshire County as of March 23, 2020

Berkshire County has been gearing up to support her more vulnerable citizens who have lost work, can’t leave their homes or are otherwise struggling with the vast new restrictions on everyday life.

Agnes Walker, 96, of Great Barrington

She taught many women to sew through the adult education program at Monument Mountain Regional High School.
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