Paul Babeu suing Priest accused of sexual abuse

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Former Berkshire County Commissioner, Paul Babeu, is suing a former priest, accusing him of sexual abuse. The suit was recently filed by Babeu who now lives in Arizona. It is the eleventh lawsuit filed this year against the Rev. Richard Lavigne. Springfield Diocese Bishop Thomas Dupre has begun proceedings to defrock Lavigne, who recently completed a ten-year probation sentence.
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North Adams to Hold Community Meeting On Route 2 Overpass

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Route 2 Overpass Study (R2OS) will host its second community engagement event on Saturday, April 05, 2025 from 10am until noon. 
 
This event, referred to as the Community Visioning Session, will take place in person at the Berkshire Innovation Center on the Mass MoCA campus. 
 
The community is invited to join the project team for a presentation of project updates and to share their thoughts and questions.
 
Participants are encouraged to visit the new online project platform for further information at https://www.rt2overpass.info/.
 
For those unable to attend the Community Visioning Session, interactive activities and opportunities for input can be found on the project website.
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