Berkshire Hills Regional School District to Present District-Wide Band Concert

02:56PM / Friday, March 13, 2026Print Story | Email Story

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Berkshire Hills Regional School District will present a District-Wide Band Concert on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 PM in the Monument Mountain Regional High School auditorium.

Featuring nearly 120 student musicians, the evening aims to highlight the full progression of band education from elementary through high school.

Music making will commence with the 4th Grade Beginning Band, followed by the 5/6 and 7/8 Middle School Bands, and conclude with the Monument Mountain Regional High School Band (grades 9–12). During the concert, each ensemble will perform for both the audience and their fellow student musicians.

"This concert gives students and families a chance to see the full journey of a band student from their very first notes through graduation," said Jacob Keplinger, Director of Bands for the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. "I'm very excited to have our community see this performance."

This performance is free and open to families and community members.

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Victim Identified in Fatal Richmond Crash

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11:23AM / Friday, October 30, 2026

RICHMOND, Mass. — A 25-year-old South County man died Thursday in the fiery crash on Route 41.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office on Friday reported that the victim was Christopher Lee Kilmer, 25.

The single-vehicle accident took place on Route 41 in Richmond near 2715 State Road. A Hyundai Sonata driven by Kilmer was travelling northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane and off the road; the car was engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

According to the DA's Office, West Stockbridge Fire and County Ambulance declared Kilmer dead at 9:53 a.m. when the Fire Department "was able to extinguish the fire."

"It was at this time (when the fire was extinguished) that first responders observed a single occupant in the vehicle and made the declaration of death," according to the press release.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the body.

On Friday morning, several South County fire departments posted tributes on Facebook to Kilmer, who they reported was a member of the West Stockbridge and Alford fire departments.

"Every first responder carries a fear that one day the next emergency call will involve someone they know, a friend, a neighbor, or someone they love. But perhaps the greatest fear of all is when that call involves one of our own," the post read.