Counterfeit 5 dollar bills

By Larry Kratka, WUPE Radio NewsPrint Story | Email Story
Police have in their possession what they believe is a counterfeit $5 dollar bill that was used to purchase merchandise at a Pittsfield convenience store yesterday. The phony $5 dollar bill looks like the real thing at first but it has several flaws. The phony $5 dollar bill has no hologram, no security strip and the feel of the paper is slightly off what it should feel like. The fake $5 dollar bill also has a serial number that begins with “K11”, which indicates that the original bill was issued from a Federal Reserve Bank on the west coast then altered by counterfeiters. If you suspect you have a phony $5 dollar bill in your possession, call your local police department. This report was compiled by WUHN/WUPE Radio, Pittsfield
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Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Stockbridge Grange is holding a community dinner on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, featuring spaghetti and meatballs, salad, and bread with dessert choices of chocolate cream or lemon meringue pie.
 
Dinner is $17.00 per person, take out only with 12-1:30 pm pick up at the Stockbridge Grange Hall at 51 Church Street, Stockbridge.  Orders may be made by calling 413-243-1298 or 413-443-4352. 
 
Inclement weather postpones the meal for a week.
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