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An individual was killed after being struck by a train early Wednesday.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train in North Adams

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Investigators were at the scene for several hours on Wednesday. 

Update: 8:57 p.m.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A North Adams woman was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday morning. 

Lynn Stanley, 41, was struck by a southbound train at approximately 5:10 a.m., according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office.

Dispatch received an emergency call at approximately 5:10 a.m. reporting that an individual had been struck by train in the area of American Legion Drive, said Police Lt. Anthony Beverly. 
 
The DA's office said Stanley was under the Hadley Overpass; trains run over a trestle that spans the Hoosic River under the overpass and along the Western Gateway Heritage State Park. 
 
North Adams Police and Fire and Northern Berkshire EMS responded and determined that the individual was deceased on scene. 
 
The investigation was turned over to the Massachusetts State Police and the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. iBerkshires has contacted both requesting more information. 
 
Investigators were parked in the American Legion post parking lot and across from the trestle that runs under the Hadley Overpass for most of the morning. A life-flight helicopter was initially called but then canceled. 
 
It's not clear where the accident took place but pedestrians have been crossing the tracks behind the American Legion as a shortcut for decades. 
 
The train was apparently headed south and has since continued its journey.
 
Law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation include the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office and the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Clarksburg Offers Town Administrator Post to Boucher

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday voted to offer the position of town administrator to Ronald Boucher, pending contract negotiations. 
 
"I think Ron's the best option, the safest option to move forward," said board member Colton Andrews.
 
Boucher is a former Select Board chair, town moderator and Finance Committee member and current member of the Planning Board. He's currently a regional sales manager for global EcoLab. He was notified during the meeting and agreed to meet with the board on his contract Friday morning. 
 
Should he accept the post, he will replace Carl McKinney; the board declined to renew his contract and his final day is Friday. 
 
Boucher was one of three candidates interviewed for the post; the others were Bryana Malloy, manager of industry relations manager for MassHire, and Kenneth Ward, Williamstown's information technology director. 
 
The board members agreed that Malloy, who unsuccessfully ran for the Select Board in June, and Boucher were their preferred candidates. 
 
Chair Robert Norcross gave a strong case for Malloy, citing her experience in applying for and administering grants. 
 
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