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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Man Sentenced to State Prison After North Adams Drug Trafficking Arrest

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Jan. 6, Tony Winston pleaded guilty to and was sentenced for Trafficking in Cocaine. 
 
The Commonwealth recommended a sentence of four to six years in State Prison. The judge ultimately imposed a sentence of 3 years and 3 days in State Prison.
 
On Dec. 29, 2020, Tony Winston was arrested by North Adams police for trafficking cocaine.
 
The Defendant is presently serving a State Prison sentence in New York State for a narcotics offense; however, he was brought to Massachusetts on a warrant to plea in this case. The Massachusetts sentence will run current to the Defendant's New York sentence.
 
Assistant District Attorney Amy Winston represented the Commonwealth. The North Adams Police Department served as the lead law enforcement agency on the case.
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