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The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and officers from the Williamstown Fire Department respond to an incident at the First Congregational Church on Sunday afternoon.

No Serious Injuries Reported in Hazmat Incident at Williamstown Church

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — About two dozen people were evaluated for minor respiratory irritation Sunday afternoon during a tag sale at First Congregational Church.
 
Fire Chief Jeffrey Dias said the department was called at about 2 p.m. after a number of people participating in the sale reported minor breathing issues.
 
Emergency medical services personnel examined 28 people, but none were transported from the site by ambulance, Dias said.
 
He asked for a Tier 1 hazardous materials response from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, which arrived on scene just before 4 p.m.
 
At about 4:15, Dias said he expected the room where the tag sale was held shortly to be given the all clear for reoccupation.
 
Dias said the source of the respiratory irritation had not been determined and was still under investigation.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Classic New England Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a classic New England home with plenty of space for entertaining? Then this might be the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 153 Gale Road. 

This 1986 home has five bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, totaling 4,697 square feet, with just about three acres of land to enjoy.

The house features wood flooring throughout, two wood-burning fireplaces, two wood stoves, central air conditioning and a two-car attached garage.

Completing the property are owned solar panels, updated bathrooms, and a fully finished basement perfect for family fun, hanging out with friends, or time for yourself. Outside your cedar-shingled home, you can enjoy landscaped grounds, an expansive deck with a screened porch, and a custom fire pit. 

The house is on the market for $1,490,000.

We spoke to the listing agents from Burnham and Gold Real Estate Rebecca Cellana and Erin Scott. 

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market? 

This house is spectacular, with a sprawling traditional layout, and it is located right around the corner from the center of town.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?  

It could work perfectly as either a primary or secondary home.  It would also be great for someone who likes to entertain or host guests.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations? 

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