Berkshire Historical Hosts Talk on Crane Paper

07:29AM / Thursday, August 13, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m., the Berkshire County Historical welcomes Dennis Croughwell, a fourth-generation Crane employee and Crane Museum of Papermaking museum educator, who will present "Crane Paper: A Legacy in Every Sheet."

The talk highlights the history of Crane papermaking in the Berkshires and beyond, from its origins in rag-based handmade paper production to modern machine manufacturing. Croughwell will share stories of papermaking from Crane paper connections to the American Revolution to the hidden features in modern currency paper, including Crane's role in producing secure paper for United States currency.

Tickets are $10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members, and can be purchased by using the BOOK NOW button at berkshirehistory.org.

To accompany the talk, The Crane Museum of Papermaking will offer free papermaking demonstrations, hands on papermaking (100 percent cotton paper and wildflower seed paper) and a Crane paper sale from noon to 3 on Sunday, Aug.16, Monday Aug. 17, Thursday Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.

This program is sponsored by Massachusetts Cultural Council and Housatonic Heritage.

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New Trial Denied for Caius Veiovis

Staff Reports01:11PM / Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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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