Rockwell nets $148,000 "Museums for America" grant

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded $148,625 in the form of a "Museums for America" grant to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Congressman John W. Olver announced on Wednesday. "Museums for America" grants support hands-on educational programs, the digitization of museum collections and ventures using new technology. Museums use these funds to advance community partnerships, spur cultural tourism and support classroom teachers with educational curriculum and training. "Norman Rockwell's artwork preserves special places, people and times in our nation's history," Olver said. "Not only will this grant allow the Norman Rockwell Museum to do some critical work to improve access to its collections, this funding will help continue the success of the Norman Rockwell Museum so that people can enjoy his artwork for generations to come." Norman Rockwell Museum Director Laurie Norton Moffatt said, "The Norman Rockwell Museum is thrilled to receive support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to make our Norman Rockwell archives accessible. Through the generosity of IMLS, the Museum is able to continue to achieve the highest standards for essential care, preservation and accessibility for the largest and most significant collection of Norman Rockwell's art and archives." The Norman Rockwell Museum will protect and disseminate the cultural heritage of the 20th century American artist Norman Rockwell by hiring two collections interns to inventory and catalog the museum's voluminous art and archival collections. The funds will also support research with the addition of a webmaster, Web access software and the design and architectural framework necessary to create a searchable database for worldwide audiences.

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North Adams Man Pleade Not Guilty to Father's Murder

Staff Reports 11:45AM / Tuesday, October 20, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — David Louis Boucher, who is accused of killing his father, pleaded not guilty Monday in Berkshire Superior Court.

Boucher, 48, was indicted on one count of murder and two counts of larceny.

In May 2026, Boucher allegedly stabbed his father, 67-year-old David Allen Boucher, and left him for dead in his home at 256 Walnut St. The younger Boucher lived downstairs and his father upstairs in the multi-family home.

Boucher admitted to killing his father a week later, shortly before police located the body.

At the time of the arrest, a clear motive was not established, though the Berkshire District Attorney's office suggested it may have involved a gambling debt. Authorities noted there may have also been a mental health component.

Boucher is set to appear in court again in April.

Boucher is currently being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction.