The sink hole is back

By Larry Kratka, WUPE Radio NewsPrint Story | Email Story
The now famous sinkhole on the corner of West Housatonic and Center Street is back but this time, officials believe they know what the problem is. Pittsfield DPW Commissioner, Bruce Collingwood, said crews were able to get a special camera into the hole and discovered that a large drain pipe was the culpret and needed to be repaired. He said the last time they lowered a camera in the hole, the pipe was obscured by water. The drainpipe in question is 48 inches in diameter and an estimated 20-feet down. There are also other utilities under the road as well. One lane of traffic is currently open on either side of the sinkhole and Collingwood said that they might begin work on repairing the sinkhole, once and for all, tonight. That would mean total closure of that section of West Housatonic Street while repairs are made. This report was compiled by WUHN/WUPE Radio, Pittsfield
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Friends of Great Barrington Libraries Holiday Book Sale

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Friends of Great Barrington Libraries invite the community to shop their annual Holiday Good-as-New Book Sale, happening now through the end of the year at the Mason Library, 231 Main Street. 
 
With hundreds of curated gently used books to choose from—fiction, nonfiction, children's favorites, gift-quality selections, cookbooks, and more—it's the perfect local stop for holiday gifting.
 
This year's sale is an addition to the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Stroll on this Saturday, Dec. 13, 3–8 PM. Visitors can swing by the Mason Library for early parking, browse the sale until 3:00 PM, then meet Pete the Cat on the front lawn before heading downtown for the Stroll's shopping, music, and festive eats.
 
Can't make the Holiday Stroll? The book sale is open during regular Mason Library hours throughout December.
 
Proceeds support free library programming and events for all ages.
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