Pittsfield Bricktacular Weekend

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Office of Cultural Development and Bottomless Bricks have teamed up for a weekend of LEGO events featuring Dominic Forte, a Season 3 contestant on LEGO Masters with Erin Laundry.
 
Forte gained popularity on TikTok which helped him land his spot on Season 3 of LEGO Masters. Meet Forte at multiple events in downtown and head out on a scavenger hunt to win prizes and free giveaways all weekend.
 
Saturday Dec. 14: Meet and Greet with Forte at Bottomless Bricks from 1 to 3 pm.
Here is your chance to meet Dominic Forte, also known as "Dom," a  LEGO builder who gained popularity from the TV show LEGO Masters.  Interact with this skilled LEGO creator in person - ask questions, take pics and maybe even find out how to start your journey to becoming the next contestant on LEGO Masters. Open to all, family friendly event
 
Saturday Dec. 14: Bricks and Brews at Hot Plate Brewing starting at 7 pm.
Bottomless Bricks along with Forte are heading to the taproom for a 21+ LEGO event. This event will feature a custom LOVE PITTSFIELD set developed just for this weekend. 30 sets are available for free - come early, build your set. Additional kits from Bottomless Bricks will be available for purchase.  Only open to adults 21+
 
Sunday Dec. 15: Build and Watch at Wander from 10 am to noon.
Join in on a free build by Erin Laundry & Forte while watching Forte's episode of the Holiday Bricktacular. A Q&A to follow the viewing will be hosted by Laundry. Get a chance to ask Forte all about his experience on the LEGO Masters reality TV Show. Open to all, family friendly event
 
All Weekend Long: Scavenger Hunt
Try to find all or some of Forte's character sticker from LEGO Masters - stickers will be in Downtown Pittsfield. Take a pic and tag @LovePittsfield for a chance to win a prize  #LovePittsfield
 
LEGO is a trademark of The LEGO Group of companies which do not sponsor or endorse these events. This event is not sponsored by Fox, Endemol Shine or LEGO Masters.
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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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