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Market 32 Supports Local Food Banks Through May

From May 1 to June 30, customers will be given the opportunity to round up their totals at the register to help provide local food banks with the means to purchase milk and other nutritious foods for the families they serve.

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New Ashford Fire Department Puts New Truck into Service

The company purchased a 2003 HME Central States pumper from the town of Pelham earlier this year.

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Community Hero of the Month: Christine Hoyt

Selectmen Chair and 1Berkshire Director of Member Services and Christine Hoyt has been nominated for the April Community Hero of the Month.

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MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work

Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

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Simon's Rock Welcome Alum as Commencement Speaker

Simon's Rock alum Michael Lawrence will address graduates at the 55th Commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m.

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Governor Nominates Two to District Court

The nominees will now continue forward to the Governor's Council for confirmation.

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@theMarket: Whipsaw Action Leaves Markets Higher

It was a week where macroeconomic data, corporate earnings, and the Federal Reserve dictated the direction of the markets on almost a daily basis. By the end of the week, the verdict was a plus for the bulls.

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Turtles Must be Left in the Wild

For turtles, the loss of even a couple mature females can have serious consequences because they are slow to develop, especially at northern latitudes where the growing season is short.

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Cyclists Pedal Into Berkshire Bike Month

Clad in helmets and bright colors, more than 20 people gathered in Park Square to kick on Berkshire Bike Month on Wednesday.

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Dalton Town Meeting May 6 Preview

Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget.

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The Retired Investor: Unions Make Headway Across Nation

Back in 1983, union membership was as high as 20.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, every day we hear of some effort to unionize workers across a wide spectrum of companies and industries.

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Pittsfield Hydrant Flushing Schedule: Phase 2

Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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State Closes Brookside Road Bridge

Town Public Works Superintendent Joe Aberdale said the DOT inspection report now requires further state review and that there is no information yet on a timeline for reopening.

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Special Minerals Agrees to Pay Adams, River Groups Over River Discharge

Specialty Minerals is expected to pay $299,000 for a discharge of calcium carbonate into the Hoosic River nearly three years ago in a consent decree with the Attorney General's Office.

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Retired Firefighter Running for Dalton Board of Water Commissioners

Ken Sagendorph, a former firefighter and emergency technician, says his goal is to improve communication between the Fire District, residents, town, and department if elected to the Board of Water Commissioners.

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Berkshire Green Drinks presents Northeastern Cliff Swallows

May Berkshire Green Drinks will focus on Northeastern Cliff Swallows

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May 4 is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

Wildland Fires Can Extend to Homes, Fire Service Leaders Say

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Hancock Town Meeting Features Major Question on School Choice

Town meeting voters will be asked Monday to approve a request to change state law in a way that will preserve education at Hancock Elementary School.

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Pittsfield Cable Committee OKs RFP to Spectrum

A survey to garner information about the city's cable needs closed on April 19 with 355 responses. This is combined with two public hearings, one that had council chambers filled with support for PCTV's services to the community.

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Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours.

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BCC Announce Slate of Community Programs

Preregistration is required; to register for a workshop

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NAMIBC Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month

This year, NAMI Berkshire County is helping emphasize the importance of normalizing mental health care by hosting a fundraising and awareness event: NAMIWalks Berkshire County at 5pm on May 3 in collaboration with First Fridays at Five.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025

The following roads are scheduled to be paved starting this summer as part of the FY25 Street Improvement Program.

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