“The Era of Manifestations” was a period from 1837 to the mid-1850s when Shakers came under a spiritual revival marked by visions and ecstatic experiences among the followers.
He was a fierce advocate for the fire service and worked to build a new Monterey fire station and lay the groundwork to support a robust paid call department in an era in which small-town fire departments were struggling to survive.
"It's always heartbreaking to see a family forced from their home by a fire, especially when it happens so close to the holidays."
-- Great Barrington Fire Chief Charles Burger
