 One Book, One Community Read Explores Intimate ViolenceThe Berkshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Task Force's annual event culminated last week with a webinar featuring writer and producer Tanya Selvaratnam, author of "Assume Nothing, A Story of Intimate Violence."  2022 One Book, One Community Read Tackles Intimate AbuseSelvaratnam's story shows that abuse can happen to any person regardless of their job, income, or societal standing.  Jury Finds Pittsfield Man Guilty of AssaultKorey Laviscount, 37, was found guilty Monday by a jury in Central Berkshire District of single counts of assault and battery on a family or household member and strangulation.  Community Marches to Raise Funds for Elizabeth Freeman CenterThe final walks are being held this week (because rain delays): meet at North Adams City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. and at Tunnel Street Cafe in Williamstown on Friday, Sept. 30, at noon. Pittsfield Man Sentenced to Prison for Domestic ViolenceDominic Simonetta, 49, pled guilty to single counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, witness intimidation, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a household member, and two counts of threat to commit a crime. |
