The Mount to Host Dual-language Concert with MISTER G

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LENOX, Mass. — The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, will host a free dual-language concert and Storywalk at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, featuring beloved children's author and musician, MISTER G. 

The 2015 Latin Grammy award-winner for Best Children's Album, MISTER G is a star in the world of family music. Called "a bilingual rockstar" by The Washington Post, and "irresistible" by People magazine, Mister G has received national critical acclaim and won three Parents' Choice Gold Awards.

The concert and Storywalk on The Mount's grounds, at 2 Plunkett Street, will fuse music and storytelling based on MISTER G's picture book Señorita Mariposa. Illustrated by Marcos Almada Rivero, the story chronicles the extraordinary migration of monarch butterflies from Canada to México, and aims to inspire the next generation of eco-activists and spark dialogue about global citizenship and environmental stewardship.

"We are excited to host MISTER G as part of a larger initiative to expand programming for kids who add vibrancy to the property with their curiosity and enthusiasm," said Patricia Pin, The Mount's Director of Public Programming. 

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds before or after the concert. Kids' snacks will also be available. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The concert will take place under a large outdoor tent, rain or shine.

This event is presented in partnership with South Berkshire Kids and made possible by generous support from the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

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Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud Charges

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury. He is accused of taking nearly $20,000 in overtime funds he didn't earn.
 
Kevin Scott Kelley, aka K. Scott Kelley, 46, was relieved of duty in September and placed on a paid leave of absence until December. Adams town officials declined to say if he was fired or resigned at that time. 
 
He is accused of submitting fraudulent reimbursement claims under a municipal traffic enforcement grant administered by the Office of Grants and Research in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. 
 
The alleged conduct began in or about January 2024 and continued through at least January 2025 and was reported by officers under Kelley's command.
 
The members of the Adams Police Department identified discrepancies in the reimbursement submissions and gathered evidence indicative of fraudulent activity. They subsequently requested assistance from the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit and the DA's Office. 
 
Based on the materials initially collected by Adams Police, State Police conducted a formal investigation, which concluded that the defendant submitted and received $19,123.15 in overtime compensation for dates on which he either absent from work or performed duties not consistent with the requirements of the grant program.
 
Kelley was sworn in on January 2021 to replace the retired Chief Richard Tarsa. He came with more than 25 years experience in law enforcement, most recently as police chief for Spartanburg (S.C.) Community College.
 
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