Wander Hosts 'Write Your Own Obituary' Writing Workshop

08:13AM / Tuesday, December 31, 2024Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Wander, a cafe and event venue, will host an evening with author Eden Robins on Monday, Jan. 8, featuring a "Write Your Own Obituary" workshop, a reading from Robins' novel "Remember You Will Die," and a book signing.

The event begins with a reflective writing workshop from 6 to 7 p.m., offering attendees a chance to craft their own obituaries as a creative approach to self-reflection and goal setting. Tickets for the workshop are $15 and can be reserved online.

Following the workshop, Robins will read from their novel and sign books from 7:30 to 8. The reading and signing are free and open to the public, with books available for purchase on-site.

Robins, also known for "When Franny Stands Up," blends themes of mortality and memory with creativity and humor.

For tickets and more details, visit wanderberkshires.com/events.

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Pittsfield Man Facing Charges in Hit-and-Run

Staff Reports 07:57PM / Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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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