Links to info from Veterans For Peace and the Berkshire Edge. — MCM

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ADVISORY: Hedges, local VFP launch ‘new mission for environmental justice in the Berkshires,’ April 25. From news release: This “Deep Dive” is a critical community summit dedicated to healing the Housatonic River — to confront the toxic legacy of PCB contamination and explore innovative bioremediation to renew our local waters. World-renowned journalist Chris Hedges and local experts are launching a ‘New Mission’ for environmental justice in the Berkshires. Be part of the dialogue to reclaim our river’s health, at South Congregational Church, Pittsfield, MA from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The UCC church is at 110 South St., Pittsfield. Click HERE for ticket information.

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FROM APRIL 21  Journalist Chris Hedges, area leaders to take a community ‘Deep Dive’ into environmental accountability and the Housatonic Rest of River remediation project, by Leslee Bassman | The Berkshire Edge  PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With the Housatonic Rest of River remediation project on the brink of starting its 12-plus-year run, 40-year-old organization Veterans For Peace is hosting a “Deep Dive” program aimed at exploring the environmental accountability for the waterway’s toxicity — set for April 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at United Church of Christ, 110 South Street, Pittsfield. READ MORE . . .