Girl Scout Alum Invited Back to Camp

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EAST OTIS, Mass. – July 10th is the requested deadline to register for Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts’ Camp Bonnie Brae 90th anniversary celebration, to be held at Camp Bonnie Brae on July 25th.

If you were ever a camper or a counselor at either Camp Bonnie Brae or Camp Edith G. Newell, and even if you weren’t, you are invited to join the fun and relive favorite camp memories. The day will feature typical camp activities; swimming, boating, hiking, singing, games and crafts. The evening will feature a Wish Boat ceremony, a camp fire and s’mores, of course, and more.

You can register for just the day, stay for dinner, or stay overnight. To receive a formal invitation or to find out more, send us a note at info@gscwm.org  or call Brenda Wolfe at (800) 462-9100
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

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 a smoke and flames at around 1:44 p.m.

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