He served as constable for the town of New Marlborough, was a member of the New Marlborough Finance Committee, the Umpachene Falls Park Commission, a former moderator for the town and a former member of the New Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department.
That sacred Native American sites are along the path is just the latest controversy over the pipeline in Otis State Forest. Tennessee Gas is still tied up in court with environmental groups over potential harm to water and animal habitats; the company reneged on a deal to give the town of Sandisfield $1 million for wear and tear to its roads and reimburse legal fees.
Berkshire Edge Managing Editor Heather Bellow discusses some of the issues she's covering: The marijuana dispensary proposed for Great Barrington; environmental remediation at 100 Bridge Street, Konkapot River artist, and the natural gas pipeline through Otis State Forest.
“It had an expiration date from the beginning,” PJ Birriel said of “The Watchers,” knowing that the attention might stir a bit of trouble. "But I’m not done. The Berkshires is my canvas. This is just the beginning."
Stone artist P J Birriel populated the Konkapot River with a sculpture installation that is drawing people from all over the Berkshires and beyond to a quiet landing near the base of Umpachene Falls.
