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Crane's consolidation: NORTH ADAMS -- Although Crane & Co. announced in late 2009 that it would consolidate its stationary division at its Dalton plant, the company announced today that four departments of the division will be relocated to the plant on Curran Highway by March 2013.
The consolidation will result in the loss of 55 jobs from within the division, which has a total of 268 employees.
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.
Rotarians gather: NORTH ADAMS -- State Rep. Gailanne Cariddi, D-North Adams, was the guest speaker at Tuesday's combined luncheon of the North Adams and Williamstown Rotary Clubs, where she spoke about how recently signed state legislation will help
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.
Maxymillian to tackle East Road bridge: CLARKSBURG -- Town officials expect the replacement of the East Road bridge to begin soon now that the Selectmen unanimously awarded the project to a Pittsfield contractor Wednesday morning.
J.H. Maxymillian, which submitted the lowest base bid for the project at $274,276.05, plans to begin the project in three to five weeks, Town Administrator Thomas Webb said Wednesday afternoon.
"I'm hoping it will be shorter, but it all depends when the culvert comes in," he said.
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.
Special town meeting needed for sale: CHESHIRE -- Officials scheduled a special town meeting to garner votes from residents to move forward with the sale of the Cheshire Inn on North Street.
The town has been open to requests for expressions of interest for the building since the beginning of the year, but Town Administrator Mark Webber pointed out at a Selectmen's meeting Tuesday night that a vote must be taken before the property can be sold.
"It's just a procedural thing and won't address cost or any of the finer details," Webber said.
At least 25 residents are required for a quorum, and a two-thirds favorable vote is necessary. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., at Town Hall.
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.
Principal's post filled: STAMFORD, Vt. -- Stamford Elementary School has a new principal after weeding through more than a dozen applicants.
Gregory Betti, who is an assistant principal at Hoosac Valley High School in Cheshire, Mass., was unanimously named to the position by the Stamford School Board at a special meeting July 31. He will replace Beth Choquette, who resigned in June after accepting a principal position at Bridge Street Elementary School in Northampton.
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.
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