Pittsfield Man Charged in Murder

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a Pittsfield man on Friday evening. 
 
Desmond Phillip, 42, is facing charges in the murder of 43-year-old Teddy Cepeda.
 
Police responded to a Goodrich Street address at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday after receiving a 911 call and found Cepeda with a gunshot wound. Paramedics transported Cepeda to Berkshire Medical Center, where he died.
 
The Pittsfield Police and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office established probable cause to arrest Phillip for the shooting. 
 
The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Pittsfield Police Detective Ignacio  Matos at 413-448-9700, Ext. 576.
 
Phillip is expected to be arraigned on Monday.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Own Your Very Own Castle

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for a "castle" to call your home? Then this might be the place for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 7 Lincoln St. 

This 1910 home has two bedrooms and one full bathroom and one partial bath. It is 1,506 square feet. 

Featuring distinctive lions in the front welcoming you to the stone home with curved windows, it is known famously as "the castle on Lincoln Street."

The home features hardwood floors, vintage details, and an open concept between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The two closets in the second bedroom are in the process of being converted into one.

The house also has a fenced in back yard to enjoy. While some renovation is still needed, it's open for a new buyer to come and make their own. 

The house is on the market for $185,000.

We spoke to the current owner and Jonathan Vella with Lamacchia Realty, Inc. 

What do you think makes this house stand out in the current market?

This is a beautiful building — it stands out just the way it is. It's The Castle! Great history and aesthetic.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space? 

Smaller efficient house with lots of potential. Big bedrooms, open concept, and the enclosed lovely backyard space. Almost raw space to apply your vision board dreams. 

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