Lenox Library Association Announces 30th Annual Book Sale

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LENOX, Mass – The Lenox Library Association invites the community to its annual two-day book sale on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday Oct. 12, at the Lenox Town Hall, 6 Walker Street, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

The sale will offer more than 8,000 books in 30 categories; all donated from area homes and most in like-new condition. A Special Interest section features collectors' items, including limited editions, signed and first editions, and books from the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Admission to the sale is free from noon to 5 PM on Saturday and all-day Sunday. A special preview of the collection is available on Saturday from 9 AM to noon for a $10 donation, with distribution of numbers starting at 8 AM.

The annual book sale, in its 30 year, is a highlight in the town's calendar and is one of the Lenox Library Association's primary fundraisers. Staffed and organized by dedicated volunteers throughout the year, all proceeds from the book sale benefit the Lenox Library Association's support for the library's programs, collections, and resources.

"Our popular annual book sale has grown over three decades into a treasured Lenox tradition. We are grateful for our community support, and especially for our volunteers who sort through thousands of book donations all year long to create a wonderful 'treasure hunt' of gems," said Edward Richter, President, Lenox Library Association Board of Trustee

There will be a wide selection of fiction, history, art, biography, timely non-fiction, local interest, children's books, and much more. The sale will also include music CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks.

Eco-friendly reusable tote bags with the Lenox Library Association logo will be available for purchase. Shoppers who spend $50 or more will receive a free bag.

This year's event is sponsored by the Lenox office of Apella Wealth.

For more book sale event information, contact Nancy Cohen at nancycohen1112@gmail.com or go to https://lenoxlib.org/support/book-sale/

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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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