Below is a preview of the major stories the Transcript staff is working on for the weekend 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.
Off to a good start: NORTH ADAMS -- First Berkshire District Rep. Gailanne Cariddi began her second Legislative session on a high note -- she was tapped by Speaker DeLeo to serve as vice chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. She also was appointed to the Joint Committee on Transportation.
Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
Locked-in agreement: Adams has agreed to accept, when needed, North Adams' handicapped prisoners since the city's public safety building and its holding cells aren't currently compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at
Close call on Cheshire Lake: CHESHIRE -- A snowmobiler who hit open water while riding on Cheshire Lake on Sunday had his machine removed from the bottom earlier this week, and thinks it may still run.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
School under the sea: WILLIAMSTOWN -- Award-winning illustrator Robin Brickman spent Friday at Pine Cobble School working with every grade to construct a three-dimensional coral reef. The event was sponsored by a grant from the Northern Berkshire Cultural Council.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
Litter and firebugs take notice: CHESHIRE -- Town and lake district officials are asking Cheshire Lake users to follow town rules on littering and burning, and are considering stepped-up patrols to stem a tide of recent violations.
Last weekend's ice fishing derby on the lake found spent boxes of fireworks and burnt up wood piles left on the ice Monday morning that remained late in the week.
A $300 fine policy, established in 2012, for those who leave behind trash and burn on the lake was meant to curb such practices.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
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