Ghost Tour, Paranormal Investigation of the Country Club of Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, July 25, the Berkshire County Historical Society and Country Club of Pittsfield welcome Robert Oakes, ghost tour guide and author of Ghosts of the Berkshires, and paranormal investigator Drew Babineau, owner of The Haunted Raven, for a combined ghost tour and paranormal investigation of Broadhall, the golf course's clubhouse. 
 
The four-hour event begins at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served and are included in the ticket price of $60. Purchase tickets by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org. There will be several floors of stairs to climb in dim lighting. Also, this event is not intended for children under 12. This event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Housatonic Heritage.
 
At the start of the evening, Robert will lead a walk by flashlight through this historic property, sharing accounts of alleged spirit sightings and other strange encounters reported by those who work there. Then, Drew will guide guests through a reported active paranormal investigation, using devices and methods that are said to be able to make contact with the spirits and document their presence. 
 
At the close of the evening, guests will gather to share stories of their experiences and discuss any findings.
 
Once known as Broadhall, the Country Club of Pittsfield's clubhouse is one of the oldest properties in the city. During the nineteenth century, it was the home of writer Sarah Morewood, friend to Herman Melville. When the Moby-Dick author lived just next door at Arrowhead.
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New Trial Denied for Caius Veiovis

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Caius Veiovis' request for a new trial was denied.

Veiovis, now 46, was one of three men convicted in the murder of David Glasser, Edward Frampton, and Robert Chadwell in 2011.  He is also known as Roy Gutfinski. 

In 2014, he was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for the alleged kidnapping, killing, and dismembering of the Pittsfield men. They were last seen at a city apartment shared by Glasser and Frampton on Aug. 28, 2011; their dismembered bodies were found in Becket that September.

According to AP News, Veiovis told the jury, "I'll see you in hell" after the conviction. 

On Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office reported that following a final hearing held on June 26, 2026, Justice Michael D. Ricciuti issued an order on Oct. 23, 2026, denying Veiovis's motion for post-conviction relief. 

The motion had requested a new trial based chiefly on claims of ineffective assistance by his trial attorney and newly discovered evidence.

Post-conviction relief is a legal process that allows a convicted person to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence in the trial court after direct appeals have ended or were not filed.

"District Attorney Capeless' unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and ensuring it is maintained in this case has been truly remarkable," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said. 

"His efforts in handling this difficult and complex criminal matter have helped make Berkshire County a safer place."

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