Clarksburg Motorcyclist Killed in Thursday Night Collision

Staff Reports01:14PM / Friday, May 21, 2021Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — A Clarksburg man died Friday after being involved in a motorcycle collision on Thursday night. This is the third fatality involving a motorcycle this spring and the fourth with injuries.

Peter Anderson, 54, of Clarksburg died in early Friday morning, according to the district attorney's office.

Anderson was riding eastbound on Main Street just before midnight when he traveled off the road and struck a telephone pole. The accident reportedly happened near the Colonial Shopping Plaza. He was taken to Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Williamstown Police, the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, and State Police Crime Scene Services responded to the scene.

The collision remains under investigation.

A Cheshire man was killed April 19 when his motorcycle collided with a car near Walmart in North Adams and a Pittsfield teenager died April 24 when his motorcycle hit a guardrail.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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