Forum looks at temporary detour of Mall road
New England Newspapers LANESBOROUGH -- Wondering how one will get back and forth from Route 7 to 8 once the Connector Road is closed for a year of reconstruction? Establishing a temporary detour will be a topic of discussion at a public forum next week about the $10 million reconstruction of the Route 7/Route 8 Connector Road. Full Story
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Williamstown Food Pantry sees record generosity
North Adams Transcript WILLIAMSTOWN -- The local food pantry has witnessed an outpouring of generosity over the past couple months that is unmatched in its history. Carol DeMayo, director of the Williamstown Food Pantry, said Monday the giving of money and non-perishable food to the organization has been steady over the years, but nothing like some of the large monetary donations and Full Story

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Updated: February 09, 2010 12:39:10 PM EST
BENNINGTON, Vt. -- Two bills addressing fetal homicide won't be considered by the Vermont Senate this year because neither has strong consensus backing, according to Bennington County Sen. Dick Sears, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Proponents of adopting a fetal homicide bill in Vermont say they will, however, seek a path through the Vermont House.   Full Story
 
 
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Farm expo highlights foods made in the area
North Adams Transcript NORTH ADAMS -- For Marista Barros, finding fresh, locally grown produce in her hometown of Brockton was a rare opportunity. However, the new multi-cultural admissions counselor at MCLA found herself surrounded by plenty of options Monday night as she sampled numerous items from local farms and stores at the "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" farm expo sponsored by Full Story
Chimney fire damages home in Savoy
North Adams Transcript SAVOY -- A chimney fire grew into a structure fire and damaged a house on River Road Sunday morning. Peter "P.J." Miner, assistant chief of the Savoy Volunteer Fire Department, said Monday the department was called to the home around 7 a.m., and upon arrival, discovered fire had spread from a wood stove chimney to the wall behind it. Full Story

 
North Adams: Hadley Overpass delays will continue NORTH ADAMS -- Due to bridge construction, delays of up to 10 minutes or more on Hadley Overpass will continue today through Thursday, Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Department of Public Safety has announced. Alternate routes of travel are recommended.   Full Story
 
 

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