Amanda Burke

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Cops and Courts Reporter at The Berkshire Eagle

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A North Adams man has filed a motion to dismiss murder charges against him in his wife's killing

1 week ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

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Otis has elected its first new tree warden in a quarter century

1 week ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

OTIS — There's a new arbor czar in town. Voters in Tuesday's election selected Derek Poirier as their new tree warden, elevating him to the position that has been held by John "Jack" Conboy for 25 years. The changing of the guard isn't rankling Conboy. "I wanted out anyway," said Conboy, 75, adding that he's known Poirier since he was young. "He's a great kid ...
Defendants, including Mass. police officer, indicted in child enticement sting

1 week ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

PITTSFIELD — A Worcester-area police officer and several local men have been indicted in connection with a state police child enticement sting. The officer, Dominick Boschetto, 31, of Brookfield, was placed on administrative leave from the Auburn Police Department last month after the Berkshire District Attorney's Office alleged he solicited sex from an undercover officer posing as a minor. He This is a subscriber exclusive story.
Pittsfield man faces 15 years in prison after pleading guilty during his federal child exploitation trial

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

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Portraits of empowerment: A portrait photo shoot allowed R.O.P.E. scholars to see themselves in a new light

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

PITTSFIELD — When Gloria Williams goes to book her next acting gig, she’ll have a professional headshot in her portfolio. At just 15 years old, Williams has performed in plays at Pittsfield High School and Berkshire Theatre Group’s “Matilda The Musical Jr.,” but last month, she had a different kind of dress rehearsal. Along with other members of the Rites of Passage and Empowerment, or R.O.P.E., program, she visited Dolc’e Rose Beauty Supply for a makeover and photoshoot.
Otis voters reject a plan for the town to buy the former Otis Poultry Farm for $500,000

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

OTIS — Voters have rejected a proposal to purchase the recently closed Otis Poultry Farm for reuse as a municipal property. The bid to buy the property was among two contentious issues that were shot down during Tuesday's annual town meeting. Also defeated was a plan to borrow $3.8 million to for a building project to expand the highway garage by just under 5,000 square feet.
Man charged with armed robbery of Pittsfield Lipton Mart last year

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

PITTSFIELD — Police charged a man with armed robbery more than a year after he allegedly brandished a gun and stole $131 and cigarettes from a Lipton Mart. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Kyle Williamson on Tuesday after he failed to respond to a summons ordering him to appear in Central Berkshire District Court for his arraignment on charges of armed and masked robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon. A This is a subscriber exclusive story.
Otis town meeting

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

Voters rejected a proposal to purchase the recently closed Otis Poultry Farm for reuse as a municipal property Tuesday.
Otis annual town meeting preview

2 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

Town meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Otis Town Hall/Community Center, 1 North Main Road. Town election: May 27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Town Hall. Tree Warden John "Jack" Conboy is being challenged by Derek Poirier, who is also the town highway superintendent. Tree wardens are charged with managing the maintenance or removal of shade trees on public land. Susan Bauer-Brofman is the only candidate on the ballot running for a three-year term on the Finance Board.
A Pittsfield man already in jail for allegedly having a gun is facing new charges after police found multiple weapons at his home

3 weeks ago | berkshireeagle.com | Amanda Burke

PITTSFIELD — A city man arrested last month on domestic violence and illegal gun possession allegations is facing more charges after authorities searched his home and found more firearms, police said. Terrell D. Ortiz, 45, had been arrested April 16 after police said he displayed a gun during a domestic assault. At the time, officers seized a loaded Heckler & Koch handgun.

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