Winterlights Returns for the Holidays at Naumkeag

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Winterlights, a signature event from The Trustees of Reservations, returns to Naumkeag starting Nov. 28. 
 
Tickets are on sale now.
 
Winterlights features hundreds of thousands of environmentally friendly LED holiday lights decorating the grounds of the historic property. The immersive light display also features festive music and seasonal treats, with new elements added each year. 
 
In 2020, Winterlights was named a Top 10 Public Holiday Light Display by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
 
Winterlights opens on Nov. 28 and runs through Jan. 3, except for Dec. 24 and 25. Additional days will be offered on Dec. 22-23 and 29-30. The show will also be open on Jan. 1.
 
Timed entry tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are not available to purchase on site. Tickets are discounted for Trustees Members. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, tickets are discounted for Trustees Members and the public. Children under age 2 are admitted for free. New this year are children 3-13 will be admitted for free Dec. 29-Jan. 3.
 
Additionally, at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, a limited number of tickets will be available for guests who may benefit from a quieter sensory-sensitive environment on Thursdays, Dec. 4 and 11, and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
 
At Naumkeag, visitors must choose a parking zone in downtown Stockbridge, which is free, and travel by shuttle bus to the property. No walk-ups or drop-offs are permitted at Naumkeag.
 
For more information about Winterlights, including a link to purchase tickets, go to www.thetrustees.org/winterlights
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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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