Nomination Papers Ready for Dalton Town Election

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DALTON, Mass. — Nomination papers for the annual town election on May 12 are now available in the town clerk's office.
 
The offices up for election are two members of the Select Board each for three-year terms; two members of the Planning Board, also for three-year terms; one cemetery trustee for three years; four library trustees for three years; and five members of the Finance Committee for three years. A one-year term for moderator is also on the ballot. 
 
Interested candidates must stop by the town clerk's office to pick up nomination papers before March 24 and returned to the clerk for certification no later than April 1. Twenty signatures of registered voters are required. 
 
Questions can be directed to the town clerk's office at 413-684-6111, Ext. 210.

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Rutledge Defense Seeks Dismissal of Rape Charges Over Statute of Limitations

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Superior Court courtroom was filled on Thursday as proceedings resumed on the high-profile case against former Miss Hall's School teacher Matthew Rutledge, with the court hearing arguments on his motion to dismiss.
 
 
On Thursday, Rutledge, represented by attorney Ryan Schiff, appeared before Judge Michael Callahan to seek dismissal of all three counts, arguing that prosecutors were attempting to circumvent the statute of limitations and had failed to disclose what Schiff characterized as "highly exculpatory evidence."
 
More than 100 attendees filled the pews, some wearing orange carnations to show solidarity with the accusers, Melissa Fares and Hilary Simon. 
 
As Rutledge attempted to leave the courtroom following Judge Callahan's departure, several attendees voiced their outrage, shouting "Shame," "You can't hide behind the bad law," and "We know what you did."  
 
Judge Callahan re-entered the courtroom to condemn these outbursts and directed court officers to record their names and bar them from attending future proceedings on this case.
 
The nearly hour-long hearing centered on competing interpretations of the language and legislative intent behind Massachusetts' statute of limitations, particularly whether Rutledge's temporary absences from the state could extend the time prosecutors have to bring charges.
 
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