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Campers ages 3 to 12 were able to interact with first responders and their equipment.
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Clarksburg Summer Campers Meet Community Heroes, Explore Heavy Equipment

Maya Giron iBerkshires Correspondent
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CLARKSBURG, Mass. — On Tuesday, July 13 The Clarksburg Elementary School Summer Camp hosted a Community Heroes Night.
 
Campers ages 3 to 12 were able to interact with first responders and their equipment.
 
North Adams Police and Ambulance joined the Clarksburg Police Department and Fire Department. The Florida Fire Department was also present. 
 
First responders gave interactive demonstrations on safety protocols, equipment, and the importance of first responders in the community.
 
There was more action on Wednesday, July 14. Jay Petri of Petri contracting and members of the Clarksburg Highway Department brought construction vehicles to the school so the summer camp students could experience a different variety of vehicles.
 
Campers were able to climb into vehicles, honk their horns, watch demonstrations, and some were even able to take a short ride.
 
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Pittsfield Man Facing Charges in Hit-and-Run

Staff Reports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is facing charges in Vermont related to a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian. 
 
The Bennington (Vt.) Banner reports that Nelsin Martin, 21, is facing a felony charge in the May 8 incident. He could face up to 15 years behind bars if found guilty.
 
The crash occurred on Route 7 near the intersection with Route 346 at about 6:38 a.m. A witness and video from a Pownal school bus indicated that two vehicles were driving south down the highway nearly side by side at an excessive speed. The witness said they appeared to be racing, according to the Banner. A third vehicle was mentioned by it was not clear if it was involved. 
 
The pedestrian, 37-year-old Adrienne Formel of Pownal, was struck by the vehicle in the far right lane, which was either trying to pass in the breakdown lane or was "bumped" by another vehicle, according to witnesses.  
 
The victim was taken to Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, including a broken arm, and had to have her right leg amputated. 
 
Vermont State Police identified two vehicles, a white Chevrolet Silverado and a white Volkswagen sedan, which both fled the scene south into Massachusetts and were last seen on North Hoosac Road in Williamstown. By the end of the day, they had identified both the vehicles and the drivers. 
 
Martin is expected to be arraigned next week. 
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