Below is a preview of the major stories the Transcript staff is working on for tomorrow's edition. The Transcript posts breaking news and updates on Twitter (@natranscript), on Facebook www.facebook.com/natranscript, on our mobile app and here on our homepage. Have a story idea or have something to contribute to a story below? Feel free to reach out to reporters or contact Editor-in-Chief Michael Foster at mfoster@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 223.
Winter storm wrap-up: Northern Berkshire's roads were in rough shape but relatively quiet Thursday afternoon after the first snow storm of the season brought an inch of precipitation an hour at its peak.
Christopher Lemoine, of the Williamstown Public Works Department, said the department's plow trucks were busy beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday. By noon on Thursday, he said, the roads were horrible, and added workers would try to keep up with the snow throughout the afternoon.
"From looks of the storm, we'll be plowing until midnight," he said.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript or at 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
O'Connell's work continues: CHESHIRE -- The Transcript gets an update on an ongoing project, expected to be finished in June, that will see North Street's O'Connell's Convenience Plus building torn
Store officials expect that the business will close for two months in the spring to accommodate the work. Crews will continue working inside the building on electrical and plumbing jobs through the winter.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
Going for green law: CHESHIRE -- The town is seeking to complete a green energy bylaw in an effort funded by Berkshire Regional Planning Committee grant funds.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
This means war: NORTH ADAMS -- A city resident has written and published a clarion call to Northeastern hunters who might have interest in a challenging new game: coyotes.
Three years ago, outdoor writer David Willette joined the ranks of local coyote hunters and never looked back. He proudly rattled off his 2011-2012 season's numbers during an interview with the Transcript on Wednesday: 12 sighted, four killed, four missed.
Willette's new book, "Coyote Wars: A Deer Hunter's Guide to Hunting Coyotes," was recently published by Maine Outdoor Publications, and provides not only a starting point for beginners, but helpful information for experts.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
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