Earthquake Rattles Berkshires, East Coast

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Westend N.A. my wife said the computer desk shook said what was that, I never felt a thing.
from: Mark	on: 08-23-2011 02:44PM I Agree (3) - I Disagree (0)

wow it rock my chair in north adams ma.
from: DAVID C. BENOIT SR.	on: 08-23-2011 02:56PM I Agree (4) - I Disagree (0)

sitting in the office at mr. rooter plumbing myself and 3 others felt the building swaying and asked each other what is that. then shortly after it came over the radio. what a weird feeling.
from: cory adelt	on: 08-23-2011 03:05PM I Agree (3) - I Disagree (0)

i felt it and i was in williamstown. I thought that that an 18 wheeler drove by the place i was at. guess not. it did shake the whole hotel.
from: t and t	on: 08-23-2011 04:08PM I Agree (2) - I Disagree (0)

Same experience as Mark ... I was sitting 15 feet from my wife, who felt the room shake, and I felt nothing!
from: Paul	on: 08-23-2011 04:13PM I Agree (2) - I Disagree (0)

Iwaswithmydogtashashegetsneveruswhenshehearsthunderstorms.ididnotfeeltheqrakeatallijustcalledmybestfriendmatthewcurtishesaidsawallthepittsfieldfiretrucksandpolice.
from: Bobbytherrien	on: 08-23-2011 04:41PM I Agree (1) - I Disagree (0)

My family and I were on a ferry enroute to NYC from Jersey City, NJ when it jit. We were in the modst of things when everything was being evacuated in NYC. Cell communications turned into another 9/11 but the worst part was most of it we heard was common chats. A sad day for people when they tie lines up for things that could wait during an emergency or possible emergency. :-(
from: Toby Alves - NA	on: 08-23-2011 11:44PM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0)

I live in N. Adams but I lived in San Francisco for years. I immediately grabbed my phone, purse & bike helmet & got into the bathtub. No matter how many earthquakes I've experienced, they still worry me. But one in MA, was a real shock!
from: Macromom	on: 08-24-2011 04:03PM I Agree (0) - I Disagree (0)

Williamstown Legion Post Recognized for Generosity to Guard Members

Staff Reports 12:11PM / Thursday, January 29, 2026

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Michael Kennedy American Legion Post 152 has been recognized for its work to support a Cape Cod National Guard training site.

Lt. Col. Alexander McDonough presented the post with a certificate of appreciation for its support and commitment to the soldiers of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

The post's generosity ensured that the soldiers and their families had a successful holiday party and a Christmas to remember.

"Their support is greatly appreciated by Camp Edwards and the Massachusetts Army National Guard," the camp posted on Facebook.

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