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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Arlene Vachereau Marks 60th Anniversary at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Arlene Vachereau stands next to the original sign for the law firm that used to hang in the Mausert Block. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The year 1966 saw the wedding of Mia Farrow and Frank Sinatra, the premiere of  "Star Trek," publication of the "Valley of the Dolls," the election of Ronald Reagan a governor of California.
 
It was the year that Arlene Vachereau, clad in a skirt suit and white gloves, had an interview with attorney Walter J. Donovan. She was immediately hired. 
 
"My insurance guy new Mr. O'Connor and he put in a word for me," Vachereau said, as she looked forward to her 60th anniversary with Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, which was celebrated on July 1 at the company picnic.
 
Vachereau has outlived both attorneys, celebrated the firm's 100th anniversary, and continues to work three days a week. 
 
"I got here 1973, she was a veteran already, and then I left as a partner 2010-11," said John O'Neill. "And she's still here!"
 
Vachereau, also a longtime poll worker in Clarksburg, took time out of her busy day to talk about some of the changes she'd seen during her decades at the firm.
 
"In those days, we worked from a drawer because they did dictation tapes," she said. "When you were ready for another job, you went and took a dictation folder, so we worked for everybody. 
 
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