Reporter, The Berkshire Edge; Contributing Writer
Leslee Bassman is a reporter for The Berkshire Edge, focusing on local news in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts. With a passion for community journalism, Leslee covers a wide range of topics including local government, environmental issues, business developments, and human interest stories.
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West Stockbridge, United States (Local)
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Leslee Bassman's reporting focuses on local government announcements, community events, and environmental concerns in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts. She has a particular interest in issues related to specific towns such as Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Lee, Lenox among others.
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The group mulled over contentions with the placement of new municipal signs.
By: Leslee Bassman
The town's Department of Public Works also answered questions regarding a lead service line inventory and cloudy water.
The EPA responded to a request for repairs to the Columbia Mill Dam.
By: Leslee Bassman
Local grocery stores have added to the mounting cache of water bottles and other provisions, and a Connecticut-based animal sanctuary has opened its doors as a "clean-air facility."
By: Leslee Bassman
The Community Center hopes to reopen the pool on Thursday, Nov. 21.
This list will be continuously updated as the Butternut Fire goes on.
By: Leslee Bassman, Shaw Israel Izikson
During a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 21, Lt. Brian Mead, public information officer for the Great Barrington Fire Department, said “Please, again, avoid the area and avoid the fire, leaving the firefighting to the professionals."
By: Leslee Bassman
"People are shining" said Joan Peters, director of Great Barrington’s Claire Teague Senior Center.
Michael Bolognino and Jana Sax, co-chairs of the West Stockbridge Dog Park Committee, address the town's Planning Board during the Nov. 18 public hearing. Photo by Leslee Bassman.
By: Leslee Bassman
According to Superintendent of Schools Peter Dillon, the Bard College at Simon's Rock campus, which is now for sale, is not an option for relocation of Monument Mountain Regional High School. The MMRHS Building Committee will host a public-outreach session on Monday, Nov. 25.
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