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Getting the former YMCA building ready as a North Adams rec center is a ’heavy lift,’ the mayor says. How soon could it open? North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey updated plans and timeline for a city-run recreation center during a tour of the building Monday, during which she pointed out the flaws in the building that need addressing. Sten Spinella Reporter Williams College students dismantle their encampment and will meet with board of trustees The college averted a possible crisis with its June 2 graduation ceremony, as students were encamped right where the commencement is set to take place. Sten Spinella Reporter A Great Barrington business was scammed out of almost $40,000 due to a complex cybercrime It would take two months from the day Molly de St Andre wired the money for a shipment of fabric for everyone to realize that someone had hacked into the sales representative’s company computer and impersonated email communications with her for six months. Heather Bellow Reporter More Local News Latest News Stockbridge annual town meeting and election preview Clarence Fanto Stockbridge voters on Monday will consider 20 articles on spending and other matters at the annual town meeting in the Town Hall gymnasium on Main Street. Lee voters approve debt exclusion for new public safety facility By Greg Sukiennik, The Berkshire Eagle Voters on Monday approved the debt exclusion 267-148, according to unofficial results provided by Town Clerk Rachael Armstrong. The last of Ryan Salame’s Lenox holdings were sold as part of his fraud and campaign finance plea. Here’s how much was raised By Clarence Fanto, The Berkshire Eagle Salame, a Sandisfield native, faces sentencing on criminal fraud and campaign finance charges on May 28. Under his guilty plea agreement, he was forced to shed $11 million of assets in restitution and fines to the U,S. government. Cheshire wants to know what you think of the future of its outdoor recreation offerings By Sten Spinella, The Berkshire Eagle A survey gives residents and visitors alike to weigh in on their favorite open spaces and types of outdoor recreation, among other subjects. The results will inform an effort to qualify for state grant money. At the first of four upcoming hearings, Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti presented what he called a ’responsible budget’ By Meg Britton-Mehlisch, The Berkshire Eagle Mayor Peter Marchetti stood before the City Council on Monday night and said that the proposed $216.2 million budget before the body represented a responsible budget.” Stockbridge annual town meeting and election preview Clarence Fanto Stockbridge voters on Monday will consider 20 articles on spending and other matters at the annual town meeting in the Town Hall gymnasium on Main Street. Lee voters approve debt exclusion for new public safety facility By Greg Sukiennik, The Berkshire Eagle Voters on Monday approved the debt exclusion 267-148, according to unofficial results provided by Town Clerk Rachael Armstrong. The last of Ryan Salame’s Lenox holdings were sold as part of his fraud and campaign finance plea. Here’s how much was raised By Clarence Fanto, The Berkshire Eagle Salame, a Sandisfield native, faces sentencing on criminal fraud and campaign finance charges on May 28. Under his guilty plea agreement, he was forced to shed $11 million of assets in restitution and fines to the U,S. government. Cheshire wants to know what you think of the future of its outdoor recreation offerings By Sten Spinella, The Berkshire Eagle A survey gives residents and visitors alike to weigh in on their favorite open spaces and types of outdoor recreation, among other subjects. The results will inform an effort to qualify for state grant money. At the first of four upcoming hearings, Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti presented what he called a ’responsible budget’ By Meg Britton-Mehlisch, The Berkshire Eagle Mayor Peter Marchetti stood before the City Council on Monday night and said that the proposed $216.2 million budget before the body represented a responsible budget.” TODAY’S TOP HEADLINES Articles Collections Articles The last of Ryan Salame’s Lenox holdings were sold as part of his fraud and campaign finance plea. Here’s how much was raised A Great Barrington business was scammed out of almost $40,000 due to a complex cybercrime Williams College students dismantle their encampment and will meet with board of trustees Luis Rosado, who is accused of killing his wife in her North Adams apartment in 2022, has been granted his request for a new attorney Hancock votes to remove a ’divisive’ message from the inside cover of the town report A man was allegedly stabbed Friday after an argument broke out at Methuselah Bar and Lounge Incumbent Dalton Selectman Robert Bishop wins reelection over challenger Robert Collins. It was the only contested race Mayor Peter Marchetti is calling his first Pittsfield city budget a ’compromise.’ Here’s what’s included in his proposal Monterey voters rejected a plan to create a Lake Garfield taxing district. A recall provision and spending measures passed A man was shot in a struggle for his life in a Dalton basement, officials say. His alleged assailant is in custody Collections Photos: Drury High School Prom 2024 Photos: Pittsfield Girls Softball holds Opening Day ceremonies Readers share their northern lights photos Photos: Mother’s Day Races 2024 Photos: Berkshire County Track and Field Individuals championship Photos: Placing flags in Pittsfield Cemetery Photos: Roots Rising crew does garden work at Hancock Shaker Village Photos: 2024 MCLA Graduation Photos: Pittsfield High beat Hoosac Valley softball on Saturday Photos: Taconic softball hosts Turners Falls Celebrate the Class of 2024 Andrew Dupee Andrew Dupee Jenaya Mccue Jenaya Mccue Agien Betts Agien Betts Frank Field Frank Field LOCAL NEWS Luis Rosado, who is accused of killing his wife in her North Adams apartment in 2022, has been granted his request for a new attorney The relationship between an accused killer and his defense lawyer has soured so much that a judge agreed to an attorney swap, setting the trial back. Amanda Burke Cops and Courts Reporter Monterey voters rejected a plan to create a Lake Garfield taxing district. A recall provision and spending measures passed At the recent annual town meeting, residents approved all spending measures, as well as a provision that would allow voters to remove an elected official from office. But a plan to create a special Lake Garfield taxing district failed. Heather Bellow Reporter Incumbent Dalton Selectman Robert Bishop wins reelection over challenger Robert Collins. It was the only contested race Robert Bishop secured his fourth term on the...