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GREAT BARRINGTON Still clutched by a pandemic in a nation bruised by endless political fights and violence, Berkshire County residents appear to be gearing up for a quiet and safe inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Most local action groups havenât organized any plans for celebration or demonstration for Jan. 20. In North Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington, municipal permits for protests or gatherings have not been pulled. âItâs too risky, given the level of violence we have seen lately,â said Drew Herzig, of political advocacy group Indivisible Pittsfield. âWeâre just hunkering down.â Many are simply hoping for calm. And local and state police say that, while they are not aware of threats, they are prepared and are constantly monitoring intelligence in concert with state and federal agencies. ....