Thursday July 19, 2012

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.

Cardimino's complaint: NORTH ADAMS -- The ball is now in resident Robert Cardimino's court as City Solicitor John DeRosa has filed the city's response to Cardimino's most recent Open Meeting Law complaint. The city has defended Bloom's ruling during a City Council meeting, which had Cardimino physically removed from council chambers, and it also upheld a ‘no trespass' order which bans him from City Hall. Cardimino now has the right to file with the state Attorney General's office.

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.

Ransford's rally: WILLIAMSTOWN -- Rusty Ransford's "Hogs on the Farm" motorcycle rally is on the agenda of tonight's Zoning Board of Appeals meeting


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to get a special permit for camping. Since Ransford decided to withdraw his support for the three-day August event, it's unclear if he will need this special permit.

Meghan Foley is writing this story and can be reached at mfoley@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalMeg, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 224.

Visitors center gets new manager: ADAMS -- Town Administrator Jonathan Butler and new Adams Visitors Center Manager Carol Cain discuss the future plans for the center.

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.

Road recovery recognized: Road repairs to the stretch of Route 2 between the city and Charlemont following Tropical Storm Irene have been named as the American Public Works Association Public Works Project of the Year in the disasters/emergency category for projects between $5 million to $75 million. The corresponding project in Vermont was named in the over $75 million category. The awards will be given out in August.

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.