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PREVIEW: Lich Gate Concerts present Fauré, Mozart, others on Jan. 25

Many Lich Gate musicians have extensive Broadway credits, in addition to their many orchestral and chamber ensemble associations.

Detective Sergeant Randall French, 39, of Troy, N.Y., formerly of Stockbridge

He was highly respected and loved by his fellow officers and teammates, and by officers all over the state.

Theodore Sheldon, 71, of Pittsfield

He worked at Sheffield Plastics for many years, was a member of the West Stockbridge Fire Department and was on the NASCAR pit crew of #33 Wade Cole.

After selectman is blasted for role in ousting fire chief, West Stockbridge looks to heal itself

Eventually, the healing started when the select board called up Steve Traver, the interim chief from Richmond, to explain the path forward.

West Stockbridge fire chief forced out in wake of ethics violations and departmental ‘dysfunction’

After the motion to place him on leave passed, Skorput resigned and walked angrily out of the meeting room in Town Hall, followed by other fire department members and supporters.

West Stockbridge fire chief pays $5,000 fine for ‘multiple conflict-of-interest violations’

On multiple occasions, the commission found, Skorput violated a provision of the conflict of interest law that prohibits municipal employees from acting officially in matters involving their own financial interests or those of an immediate family member.

Selectman, West Stockbridge fire chief square off over leadership of department

At issue is a 2016 report that raised serious questions about management and finances in the 12-member fire department.

Eric Shimelonis for West Stockbridge Selectman

In her letter Carol Kuller writes: “It is clear that he will govern through consensus and inclusion, giving everyone more of a voice in their local government.”

Eleanore H. Springstube, 91, of West Stockbridge, former town registrar

Eleanore was a very active member of the West Stockbridge community and worked as a registrar for more than 20 years.

Marshall A. Gaston, 87, of West Stockbridge

Marshall was a life member and former president of the Stockbridge Sportsman’s Club. As a longtime resident of West Stockbridge he served his community as a lieutenant in the West Stockbridge Fire Department, a Special Police Officer, a Forest Warden and Animal Inspector.
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