Friday September 14, 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.

Scientific framework: NORTH ADAMS -- MCLA celebrated the "topping off" of the Center for Science and Innovation today as the last piece of steel of the building’s frame was put in place.

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.

Fresh faces on Finance Committee: CLARKSBURG -- Three town residents have been appointed to fill seats on the Finance Committee after the terms of the board’s three previous members expired and couldn’t be renewed because of a town bylaw.

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.


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22 charges follow Cheshire crash: CHESHIRE -- Derek J. Farmer, 21, of Rhode Island Avenue in Pittsfield, is facing 22 charges following his mid-July arrest for allegedly crashing a truck on Nobodys Road in Cheshire and proceeding to attack responders -- while naked.

Farmer was arraigned Wednesday in Northern Berkshire District Court in North Adams.

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.