Raffle Of Blantyre Stay To Benefit Berkshire Humane Society

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Pittsfield - Valentine’s Day may be special this year for one lucky couple! A two-night stay for two at Blantyre, Lenox’s elegant resort, is the prize that will be given on February 13 to the holder of the winning ticket in a raffle that is currently being held to benefit the Berkshire Humane Society (BHS). Blantyre has generously donated the stay, which includes continental breakfast, dinner with wine chosen by the sommelier, all gratuities and taxes. The raffle winner will be able to reserve a two-night stay at the luxurious inn at any time between most Sundays and Thursdays.

A limited number of tickets are being made available. They can be purchased at the shelter on 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, or at Wild Birds Country Store in Great Barrington. Those who wish to use a credit card may call the shelter at 413-447-7878 and charge their tickets. The price is $25 for one ticket or $100 for five tickets. 

The proceeds from this raffle will enable BHS to continue and expand its programs on behalf of the many hundreds of homeless animals that are entrusted to the shelter’s care each year. The shelter thanks all participants for their support and wishes them good luck in the raffle.
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Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure Fire

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. 

The Fire Department received a call from the owner of 6 Bangor St. reporting smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy smoke emanating from the 1940s single-family ranch home in the thickly settled neighborhood.

The blaze was brought under control in less than an hour and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. 

"The homeowner was outside doing some work, evidently, opened the door when she came back in the house, and there were flames and smoke, so she backed out and called us, and that's all we know right now," Deputy Fire Chief Glen Storie said around 2:35 p.m. 

The fire was out at that time, and first responders observed "quite a bit of damage" to the home. The cause is still under investigation. 

Lanesborough, Cheshire, and Pittsfield departments responded to the scene, and Hancock covered the station during the call. 

"The first crew in knocked the fire right down with the first engine," Storie said. 

Smoke could be seen coming from the back of the home. Part of Narragansett Avenue and Bangor Avenue were blocked off while firefighters battled the blaze. 

 

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