West Stockbridge to Host Housing Issues Forums

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announce that the West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust is in the process of developing a strategic plan to address the housing needs of West Stockbridge. 
 
This plan aims to create an updated, in-depth assessment of current and future housing needs and strategies to address those needs.
 
The West Stockbridge Affordable Housing Trust and BRPC invites the public to discuss the current state of housing in West Stockbridge and help identify potential strategies for addressing housing challenges through a series of Housing Issues Forums.
 
The dates and locations of these forums are as follows:
 
Saturday, April 5 at 10:00 am at the Historical Society (9 Main Street in West Stockbridge)
Monday, April 7 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall (21 State Line Road in West Stockbridge)
Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 pm at the Library (21 State Line Road in West Stockbridge)
 
All the forums will have the same format, so attendance at one will be sufficient to have your voice heard. 
 
RSVP for these meetings is welcome but not required. 
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious Fire

Update: John Rohane was taken into custody on a warrant connected to the fire. He was taken to an area hospital for an issue unrelated to the fire or his arrest.
MONTEREY, Mass. — State Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road.
 
Rohane may be wearing a green jacket and boots. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911 right away. Do not approach him.
 
The Monterey Fire Department responded to 340 Main Road at about 3:50 Wednesday morning for a report of a fire. Otis responded for mutual aid. No injuries were reported. 
 
Based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office determined that the fire had been intentionally set.
 
As the investigation continued, State Police and regional partners began searching for Rohane, bringing additional assets to the wooded area behind 340 Main Road, including areas of Beartown State Forest.
 
Those efforts remain active at the posting of this information at 5 p.m.
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