Monterey NewsLocal news for Monterey, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Popular music of 1776- May 28, 2008 On Saturday, Monterey will get a taste of old time singing. Monterey's native son Peter Amidon will lead a Sacred Harp singing school at the Monterey Church.http://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/popular-music-of-1776?fromrss=1 Voters approve election method- May 13, 2008 "I don't know if we can legally do it at the state primary election (in September)" By a vote of 100 to zero, voters at Tuesday's annual town meeting approved changing the Southern Berkshire Regional School District School Committee from an appointed to an elected body. via Berkshire Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/voters-approve-election-method?fromrss=1 Town school given reprieve- May 11, 2008 "It's part of the center of our town" Their school is staying open for business. Residents overwhelmingly voted down a measure during the annual town meeting yesterday morning that would have closed the Monterey School for good. via Berkshire Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/town-school-given-reprieve?fromrss=1 Yo-Yo Ma wows RPO crowd- May 9, 2008 "If people can follow the Grateful Dead, why can't people follow Yo-Yo Ma" Yo-Yo Ma received a standing ovation even before any music was played tonight at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra concert. via Democrat & Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/yo-yo-ma-wows-rpo-crowd?fromrss=1 Monterey siege shuts down road- May 7, 2008 Dozens of police officers from several agencies descended on a small home in this rural community yesterday afternoon when reports surfaced that a distraught female had barricaded herself inside. via Berkshire Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/monterey-siege-shuts-down-road?fromrss=1 Postmaster moves on- May 4, 2008 "The center of Richmond is the post office, and Mike's the guy who's made it special" Mike Perkins may be one of the most popular guys in 01254. For those of you who don't know, that's the zip code for Richmond, and Perkins' presence as postmaster will be missed in the center of town, judging by ... via Berkshire Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/postmaster-moves-on?fromrss=1 'Emotional' question- May 2, 2008 "We're attached to it. It's a tradition." Town residents will elect a Zoning Board of Appeals member and decide the fate of Monterey School during the annual town meeting and town elections tomorrow. via Berkshire Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/monterey-ma/2008/05/emotional-question?fromrss=1 |