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Locals Fight to Save North Adams Juvenile Court

By Charlie Deitz

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-916545.mp3

North Adams, Ma – Facing a 21 million dollar budget gap, the Massachusetts Courts are looking for any and all ways to save some cash. After laying off hundreds of workers, the next move is to consolidate, relocate or close down district courts across the state. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz reports that the North Adams Juvenile Court is in the cross-hairs but local leaders are rallying to save it