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Great Barrington DPW Superintendent Aberdale set to resign on September 30

The administrative leave and resignation letter was signed by Department of Public Works Superintendent Joseph Aberdale and Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove on June 29.

Great Barrington Town Planner Rembold returns to work after being placed on paid administrative leave

However, Department of Public Works Director Joseph Aberdale remains under paid administrative leave.

Pittsfield Police Department searching for suspect in murder

Martizna should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by members of the public. 

Housatonic Water Works fined by MassDEP

The company did not meet a set deadline of June 1 to build and complete a manganese treatment plant.

Pittsfield resident dead after targeted shooting incident

The shooting remains under investigation.

North Adams resident to be arraigned on multiple charges, including three counts of Assault with the Intent to Murder

Resident Matthew Parker, 44, of 365 Houghton Street, was arrested on multiple charges after a stand off with police officers on Wednesday, June 10.

In wake of forensic audit, Great Barrington DPW Director Aberdale and Town Planner Rembold on paid administrative leave

The administrative leaves comes two days after the town released a forensic audit investigating an infrastructure project. The town is currently being sued by the contractor over unpaid bills related to the project.

Court documents reveal details of lawsuit. Forensic procurement investigation in Great Barrington reveals unpaid invoices, contractor files lawsuit against town

On Thursday, June 4, Town Manager Liz Hartsgrove issued a statement that said the Selectboard will request funding to cover unpaid invoices at the Special Town Meeting on June 29.

Springfield man charged in Pittsfield murder

Victim’s name released by Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office.

Springfield man charged with murdering Pittsfield resident

The incident is still under investigation by the department and the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office.

Southern Berkshire Regional School District lays off 22 staff members

Despite a lack of a fiscal 2027 budget, 22 staff members, including teachers, found out via email that they were laid off during the school day on Tuesday, May 19.

Lee election results

Preliminary results from the town's municipal elections.

Three Pittsfield residents arrested in North Adams drug bust

Three Pittsfield residents were arrested on multiple drug trafficking and possession charges.

Egremont election results: Residents pass Proposition 2½ override

The results were provided to The Berkshire Edge by Egremont Town Clerk Juliette Haas.

Great Barrington municipal election results: Proposition 2½ override defeated at polls

The results were provided to The Berkshire Edge by Town Clerk Josh Risen.