Hancock Shaker Village: Thanksgiving on the Farm

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village continues it's Thanksgiving on the Farm tradition on the three days following Thanksgiving Day: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1. 
 
The historic Village will be open all three days from 11am–4 pm.
 
There will be a variety of tours, talks, and demos throughout the weekend.
 
Highlights of the weekend include:
  • Turkey Walk & Talk - Looking for a great way to get out of the house or an activity for visiting guests and family? Gobble up nature and escape the hectic pace of the holiday with a peaceful guided walk on our one-mile Farm & Forest Trail. The walk ends in the barnyard where you can visit the iconic Round Stone Barn and say hello to the farm animals. Included in admission and FREE to members.
    • Friday, Nov. 29, 11am
    • Saturday, Nov. 30, 11am
  • Shop & Sip – Avoid the crowds on Black Friday, enjoy a sip of wine or cider, and the experience the ease of shopping at the Shaker Mercantile, a unique store celebrating the region's best artisan makers and handcrafted gifts, including items made at the Village by our own blacksmiths and woodworkers. (Admission to the Village is NOT required to shop at the store.)
    • Friday, November 29, 11am – 4pm
  • Member Discount Days - Members enjoy a DOUBLE discount (20 percent instead of 10 percent) in the Shaker Mercantile. It's a great time to shop for gifts! (Some exclusions may apply). Included in admission and FREE to members.
    • Friday, Nov. 29 - Sunday, Dec. 1, 11am – 4pm
  • Grateful Shaker Supper – Experience a memorable communal meal in the historical 1830 Brick Dwelling and dine where the Shakers ate their daily meals for over 100 years. Savor a delicious fall harvest meal prepared by Woodlife Kitchen chef Peter Belmonte and soak up the history of the iconic building. Prior to dinner, enjoy a cocktail and a special Shaker music program performed in the Meeting Room of the Brick Dwelling. More information on the menu and tickets can be found at hancockshakervillage.org/events.
    • Saturday, Nov. 30, 6pm
Hancock Shaker Village is located at 1843 West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield. 

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Two of 3 Hinsdale Officers Involved in Kauvil Shooting Won't Return

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
HINSDALE, Mass. — Seven months after being placed on leave only one officer involved in the fatal police shooting of 27-year-old Biagio Kauvil in January has returned to duty. 
 
The Select Board accepted Police Chief Shawn Boyne's letter of intention to retire during Wednesday's board meeting.
 
"We've got a lot to do. We've got to build a department again, but we'll survive," board member Raymond Huntoon said in a follow-up. 
 
Two of the three Select Board members were present, with Huntoon serving as chair because the chairman was absent. 
 
Huntoon and Margaret Gregory both voted to accept Boyne's letter of intention to retire. The retirement will not be official until the Berkshire County Retirement Board sets an effective date, Huntoon said later.
 
The board did not read Boyne's retirement letter aloud during Wednesday's meeting and did not discuss the matter further. iBerkshires' request for the letter under public records was rejected with board members saying it contained medical information. 
 
Despite the attention the situation has received online, the meeting was lightly attended, with about a dozen people in attendance.
 
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