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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Tri-Town Boards of Health to set public hearing before deciding on substantial new tobacco regulations (theberkshireedge.com) — Lee residents will soon have a chance to weigh in as the Tri-Town Boards of Health consider strict new tobacco rules that could permanently bar younger generations from buying cigarettes and vapes. Lee board members are split, citing health data showing higher local lung cancer rates but also concerns about government overreach, and a public hearing is expected by February.
2. General Electric Company submits final rail transload plan for Housatonic Rest of River cleanup project (theberkshireedge.com) — Lee residents are getting a clearer picture of how PCB-contaminated river sediment will be shipped and partially stored in town, as GE's final rail transload design has been filed and opened for public comment through November 6. The plan details new rail operations, truck traffic patterns, and environmental protections tied to the future upland disposal facility in Lee, with work expected to ramp up starting in 2028.
3. 10 Western Massachusetts Roadside Diners That Serve Dishes Worth The Detour (takingthekids.com) — If you are craving classic comfort food close to home, Joe's Diner on Center Street in Lee is highlighted as a must-stop spot with generous portions and small-town warmth. A wider Western Massachusetts diner road trip rounds up nine other nostalgic eateries, but Lee's own historic counter-service favorite stands out as an easy, everyday option for locals.
4. Roundup: Pittsfield boys pull away in second half to beat Amherst in soccer (berkshireeagle.com) — Lee sports fans have plenty to cheer about as the Wildcats girls soccer team stayed unbeaten at 4-0-1 behind a three-goal performance at home, while golfer Matty Abderhalden earned medalist honors at Greenock Country Club. Despite Lee's strong golf showing, Mount Greylock edged the Wildcats, and several Lee teams now look ahead to more league matchups later this week.
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