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.
Action Team wants to take another look at Glen: ADAMS -- The Berkshire Environmental Action Team is asking that the Conservation Commission ask for more information regarding the environmental impact of the Greylock Glen project. They say that because the project is now moving in spaced out "phases," due to funding difficulties, some of the environmental regulations and steps to stop the spread of invasive species have fallen by the wayside, and request a "comprehensive" project impact report.
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.
Taking the reins: NORTH ADAMS -- A new owner has taken over Berkshire Monumental Works, becoming the fourth person at the helm since the business was founded in
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.
Vouchers vetoed: ADAMS -- The Housing Authority recently lost an opportunity to receiving 25 extra "enhanced" Section 8 vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Renewal due to a failure to reach an agreement with Greylock Apartments. The Transcript talks to all the parties involved on why Greylock Apartments decided the agreement couldn't work.
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.
Town Meeting to tackle bridge: ADAMS -- Town Meeting members will soon congregate to help decide the future of Charles Street bridge, Selectmen decided at Wednesday night's meeting.
Rendered impassable to vehicles after Tropical Storm Irene in August, the roughly 15-foot bridge brings with it the problem of a very expensive repair cost.
An estimate done by Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners Inc. after the storm put the cost between $165,000 and $185,000 -- and the bill has appreciated since then.
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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