The Massachusetts "Hands Free" Law went into effect on Feb. 23, 2020 right before the Covid-19 pandemic. I only say that because law enforcement officers were hesitant to pull people over for violating the new law to avoid potential exposure to the virus...
The Pittsfield Police department is promoting safety and taking it very seriously as the city gets set to celebrate Independence Day with the annual Pittsfield 4th of July Parade on Monday morning.
A weekend murder is under investigation in the City of North Adams. The suspect is at large, but according to police, not a threat to the general public.