NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police are still investigating Monday afternoon's motorcycle accident that killed a Cheshire man.
Thomas Little, 69, was traveling southbound on his motorcycle on Curran Highway by Walmart at the same time a northbound car was turning left into the department store's south entrance by Mohawk Auto. He struck the passenger side of the small red Toyota sedan.
Little was taken to Berkshire Medical Center's satellite emergency facility where he was pronounced dead. He was alone on the bike. The driver of the car was taken to BMC's main campus in Pittsfield with injuries.
North Adams Police and Fire, Northern Berkshire EMS and state police responded to the scene. The accident occurred at about 12:45 p.m. and the highway was closed for some time and traffic diverted.
Police Lt. Anthony Beverly said the car appeared to have entered the southbound travel lane but added that the investigation is ongoing and no charges, if any, have been filed.
"The North Adams Police Department wants to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Little for this traumatic event," he said. "Nobody likes that to happen."
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MCLA's Gallery 51 to Debut 'Materialscape' Exhibition
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Gallery 51 will host an opening reception for a new exhibition titled "Materialscape" featuring the work of three visual artists who explore the intersection of materiality and land.
The exhibition opens on Friday, Sept. 6, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. including light refreshments and a performance by Marissa Baez. The exhibition is on view through Nov. 3.
According to a press release:
"Materialscape" introduces the work of three visual artists—Marissa Baez (Mexican American), Delaney Keshena (Menominee), and Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), each distinctively exploring the intersection of materiality and land. Their intentional use of material is deeply rooted in their cultural and personal journeys, manifesting either as a form of reclaiming or as a continuation. Ash, beeswax, metal, porcupine quills, paper, animal hide, and plants are not merely mediums but pivotal elements central to their expressive practices. By employing both natural and synthetic materials, the artists collectively share stories, memories, and histories that powerfully reflect on the contemporary Indigenous experience.
Through diligent research and the embrace of communal knowledge, these artists delve into the complexities of identity, resistance, and resilience. Their works act as a dynamic exploration of the interplay between culture, environment, and personal narrative, illustrating how deeply embedded materials can convey profound thematic inquiries. As they navigate through themes of dispossession and regeneration, their artworks resonate as potent symbols of cultural reclamation and personal revelation, offering insights into both shared and unique paths of Indigenous persistence and creativity.
The reception is free and open to the public. Gallery 51 is located at 51 Main St., North Adams, MA.
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