 North Adams Native Wins Sports Emmy for 'Toy Story' ProductionShe was part of a team of 150 or so who created "Toy Story Funday Football" that streamed on ESPN-plus and Disney-plus.  Monument Mountain Class of 2024 Told to Be Best Versions of ThemselvesThe ceremony was a goodbye to the graduates and also to their principal, Kristina Farina, who is retiring after 34 years with the Berkshire Hills Regional School District.  Williams Grads Reminded of Community that Got Them to GraduationWilliams College said goodbye Sunday to its graduating seniors. And a representative of the class of 2024 took the time to say goodbye to everyone in the community who made students' journey possible.  Wahconah Regional High Graduates Reminded to Embrace FutureFamilies, friends, and faculty gathered in the high school gym to honor 124 graduates and celebrate their accomplishments. Dalton Select Board ReorganizesThe Select Board voted Robert Bishop as chair and Dan Esko as vice chair during its meeting last week. Governor Files Legislation to Rename the Executive Office of Elder AffairsThis timing is part of the celebration of Older Americans Month, which takes place in May.  Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2024Both will speak at graduation ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox. Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS BoilersThe nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive engines that are extremely inefficient and expensive to maintain.  Lee Graduates Told to Proceed With Optimism, CuriosityFifty-seven seniors received diplomas on Saturday at Tanglewood. Valedictorian Allen Ni and salutatorian Kira Johnson have high hopes for their peers in college and beyond.  BArT Grads Express Gratitude, Aim for Continued GrowthIn addition to the annual "Moment of Appreciation" school tradition when graduates each give a flower to a faculty member who impacted their life in a significant way, two seniors made appreciation for their parents a major theme of their remarks.  Mount Everett Class Touted as 'Little Engines That Could'Thirty students crossed the Tanglewood stage Saturday morning under sunny skies. School Committee Chair Bonnie Silvers explained that when writing her address to the class, she turned to the American folktale "The Little Engine That Could."  Valdictorian, Salutatorian Named for McCann Class of 2024McCann Technical School Principal Justin Kratz announces Amy Lynn Harrington as valedictorian and Svea-Marie Meaghan Lawson as salutatorian for the graduating class of 2024.  Composting with Bears in MindThe Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears. Farley-Bouvier Receives Children's League of Massachusetts AwardThe program included awards presented to four dedicated children's provider staff members, and to three legislative champions. BCC Graduates Embraced for Varying Journeys to DegreesShe asked that the graduates recognize navigators who guided them on the journey, from parents and children to faculty members and advisors. Adams Man Convicted in Murder of Stephanie OlivieriAn Adams man was found guilty in the 2019 murder of 32-year-old Stephanie Olivieri, a Pittsfield native. New York Man Charged With Enticing a ChildA 62-year-old New York State man was arraigned Friday for enticement of a child.  Community Hero: Danielle Nichole MunnWitch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month.  Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' CommentsThe City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools. MassDOT Advisory: South County ConstructionConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 7 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones @theMarket: Bond Yields Higher, Inflation Lower With Stocks Caught in MiddleThree bond auctions this week met with tepid interest from buyers sending bond yields to their highest levels in over a month. Williamstown Paving ScheduleSchedule is subject to change due to weather conditions Library's Short Story Contest Begins June 1The contest opens on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and closes at 4 pm on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. ADA Committee Has Dispute Over Minutes, ElectionThe Americans with Disabilities Act committee elected Patrick Pettit as chair and John Curro as vice chair following a heated discussion surrounding the meeting minutes during its most recent meeting.  Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students ShiningMorningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA. |
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