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Savoy's 'Dragon House' Burns Down
 Remnants of the burned Dragon House. |
The odd-shaped building topped with a dragon head chimney was the home of the late Roger Davis, also known as Witch Vortex, a noted recluse, teacher and handyman. Davis' wooden statues of deities were featured in 2007 in Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art's "The Believers" exhibition.
Davis, who died in January at age 74, had constructed the buildings and grounds over 20 years but reportedly had not lived there in several years. There was no electricity or modern conveniences on the property.
Savoy Fire Department was assisted by a number of local fire departments in putting out the blaze. A call to the department on Monday was not immediately returned.
Superior Court Briefs: October 13
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John Francis Sullivan IV, 24, of North Adams pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of oxycodone and one count of conspiracy to violate drug laws.
Sullivan was sentenced to two years at the Berkshire County House of Correction on one count of distribution of oxycodone and the conspiracy charge. He was given an additional year and a half, to be served on and after the first sentence, on the other distribution charge. An additional count of drug violation in a school zone was dismissed by the state.
The charges stem from incidents in North Adams and Pittsfield on September 3, 2010 and December 8, 2010.
Adams Man Stabbed in Altercation
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Kevin Potter of Willow Street was taken to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield by Adams Ambulance after police responded to a report of an altercation in front of the bar at about 1:52 a.m. Potter, 45, was listed in stable condition earlier this evening, according to police.
Martin T. Parks, 21, of Prospect Street, Dalton, was arrested in connection with the incident. He has been charged with assualt and battery with a dangerous weapon and is being held on $20,000 bail. Parks will be arraigned Monday in Northern Berkshire Superior Court.
The case is still under investigation by Adams Police Department.
Vermont Man Dies In New Ashford Crash
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According to state police, John Killeen of East Wallingford, Vt., was traveling south in a 1992 Chrysler Lebaron at about 6 a.m. when he crossed the yellow line and collided with a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Joseph Roulier, 57, of Pittsfield.
Killeen was pronounced dead on the scene. Police withheld his identity for several hours until family is notified.
Roulier was transported to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield with minor injuries. Both vehicles were totaled.
The crash is still under investigation by state police with assistance from the state police collision analysis and reconstruction and crime scene services. Troopers were assisted on the scene by emergency responders from Williamstown and the state Department of Transportation.
North Adams Man Arrested After West Main Crash
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Stephen J. Senay, 21, of Notch Road was charged with drunken driving and negligent operation of a motor vehicle after hitting a utility pole and another vehicle early Sunday morning.
The accident was reported at 1:50 a.m. Senay's blue 2005 Chevrolet Colorado caught on fire after colliding with a parked 1997 Mercury Mountaineer near the West End Market.
North Adams police, fire and ambulance responded to the scene; Williamstown Police aided by diverting eastbound traffic from State Road over Roberts Drive. A National Grid crew was also dispatched.
Senay was taken by ambulance to North Adams Regional Hospital for evaluation.
