Spectrum Cable Hearing Set in North Adams

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A public hearing for the renewal of the cable television contract for four North Berkshire communities will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. 
 
The 10-year contract with Spectrum/Charter Communications will cover the city of North Adams and the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Clarksburg. 
 
The hearing in Council Chambers is open to residents of all four communities. In-person attendance is encouraged but a remote option is available here via Zoom
 
Topics covered during the hearing will include the future of cable-related community needs and interests (community television) and performance of the operator under the cable license. It does not include internet or other provided services. 
 
The hearing is required under state law as part of the contract renewal process. Any documents or reports relating to the contract can be obtained through the governmental offices of each community.  

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Clarksburg Board Suspends Police Operations With Chief's Retirement

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday voted to suspend police operations in the town of 1,700 at the end of shift on Friday.
 
That's when Police Chief Michael Williams will retire after 40 years on the force, the last 21 as chief. 
 
Officials have been debating for weeks about the future of the Police Department, which has declined at this point to Williams and a single part-time officer. 
 
"I think we have to transition to State Police," said board member Colton Andrews. 
 
Fellow member Daniel Haskins agreed: "I don't see any alternatives at the moment."
 
Officials had researched several options: hire a new chief, contract with North Adams, or depend on State Police, as do a number of other small towns. 
 
"North Adams was not feasible," said Chair Robert Norcross. 
 
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