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Girlfriend of deceased in Fox Run Apartments officer involved shooting sues
CLIFTON PARK (NEWS10) – Kyla Brothers, the girlfriend of Anthony Zaremski, who was killed by police during a search warrant execution in Clifton Park last summer, has filed a lawsuit against the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and several deputies. The lawsuit, filed by James C. Knox of Hacker Murphy, LLP, was submitted to the U.S. […]
Great Barrington to issue corrected tax bills
Great Barrington — The town advises Great Barrington taxpayers to hold off paying property tax bills sent out this week. The bills displayed incorrect “amount due” information, and corrected bills are being re-sent. “We apologize to town taxpayers, and ask that everyone wait to receive their updated...
Public Safety - July 2, 2024
Mass. driver charged in crash WHITINGHAM- A Cheshire, MA, resident was arrested following a crash on Route 100 at about 12:57 am on Friday, June 28. Police say when they arrived on the scene and spoke with the driver, Nakiya Harrison-Hubbard, they observed signs of impairment. She was subsequently arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and brought to Wilmington Police Department where she was processed, issued a citation, and released. Harrison-Hubbard is scheduled to appear at Windham Criminal Court on Tuesday, July 16, to answer the charge.
State awards Construct with $3.1 million grant for Cassilis Farm
Great Barrington — Construct Inc., the leading nonprofit provider of affordable housing and support services in the Southern Berkshires, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the Healey-Driscoll administration’s 2024 Affordable Housing Development program. The state funds will help construct and subsidize 11 units at Cassilis Farm, a Gilded Age estate in New Marlborough, making them affordable to families and workers at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI).
Berkshire Humane Society Pet of the Week: Meet Wall-E
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pet of the Week is Wall-E! This active boy is an approximately 8-month-old pit...
Wilco played deep cuts, Jason Isbell covered R.E.M. & more from day 1 of Solid Sound 2024 (pics, video)
Wilco‘s Solid Sound Festival returned to North Adams, MA’s MASS MoCA over the weekend for its first edition since 2022. Things kicked off on Friday (6/28), which included Wilco’s first performance of the fest, a “deep cuts” set which saw them reaching back into their discography for a few live debuts — “Venus Stopped the Train” (one of the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Demos, which Jeff has played solo but not with Wilco), “Quiet Amplifier” from 2019’s Ode To Joy, and 2020 benefit single “Tell Your Friends.”
State Boosts North Street Housing Project With $4M
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A North Street housing project was awarded more than $4 million through the state's Housing Development Incentive Program. Mayor Peter Marchetti and Community Development Director Justine Dodds traveled to Lowell on Tuesday for the announcement of $27 million in HDIP awards — $4,099,686 going to Allegrone Construction Co.'s redevelopment of the historic Wright Building and the Jim's House of Shoes property.
$50,000 Powerball prize won in Massachusetts Wednesday
A $50,000 Powerball prize was won in Massachusetts Wednesday. The winning ticket was purchased at Tewksbury Convenience Store, which is located at 160 Shawsheen St. in Tewksbury. It wasn’t the only large prize won or claimed Wednesday. A $1 million lottery prize was won off of a $5 scratch...
Mass. weather: Thunderstorms possible on 4th of July; here’s what to know
Thunderstorms might impact firework shows for parts of Massachusetts Thursday. There is a hazardous weather outlook for the Berkshires on Thursday. “There is a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening hours,” the National Weather Service warned. As of Thursday morning, the chances remained slight at around 20%.
All Saints Episcopal Church Tour and Concert
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — All Saints Episcopal Church, located 59 Summer Street, is offering tours of the historic church. Tours include the Tiffany Artworks within the church. The tours are free every Saturday in July from 1 to 3 pm. A concert by Dr. Matthew McConnell will follow the...
AAPI businesses in Massachusetts: Significant challenge and immense potential
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) businesses in Massachusetts face unique challenges and opportunities, as highlighted in the recent report by the Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) at the Asian Community Fund and The Boston Foundation. Despite AAPI businesses being the fastest-growing sector in Massachusetts, these businesses often encounter significant obstacles, ranging from exclusionary policies to hate-based violence.
As Hurricane Beryl heads to Jamaica, Jamaicans in Massachusetts watch and wait
BOSTON - With Jamaica in Hurricane Beryl's path, Bostonians who grew up on the island are worried about family and friends at home. People like Ernie Campbell, who owns Boston's Jamaican Mi Hungry and whose 80-year-old mother still lives in Jamiaca."The best thing we sell is rice, beans, plantains, jerk chicken - it's called The Classic," Campbell said.Local Jamaicans keep an eye on Hurricane BerylThis Jamaican comfort food tastes like home for Campbell, and he's thinking about his family now more than ever."We try to do what we can for the family," said Campbell."It's going to be a lot of...
Governor Healey Appoints Gary Prado to the MassBay Board of Trustees
MassBay Community College is pleased to announce that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has appointed Gary Prado to the MassBay Community College Board of Trustees. Prado is Senior Legal Counsel at Fidelity Investments. Prior to his role at Fidelity Investments, Prado was an associate at Ropes & Gray, practicing in its private equity transactions group, representing private equity firms and public and private companies in leveraged buyouts, direct investments, and other strategic transactions. Prado also clerked for Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island and Judge Joseph A. Greenway, Jr. of the Third Circuit Court of Federal Appeals.
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