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Williamstown Elementary Signs Lease With Youth Center
"This really is quite a historic partnership." — Paul Jennings. 5 Comments
Railroad Ties and Pesticides Blamed For Rail Trail Contamination
The contamination is probably leaching from the old railroad ties." — Michael Verseckes. 3 Comments
PEDA Takes Steps Toward Silver Lake Walking Trail
"The lake is already looking beautiful, and once the shoreline is remediated, it really will be a lovely recreational asset," — Corydon Thurston. 2 Comments
Former Selectman Opening Austrian Eatery in Adams
Sommer, acting as Austrian LLC, bought the property at 17 Commercial St. for $110,000 on Dec. 16, 2011, from Adams Co-operative Bank. 3 Comments
North Adams' Brayton School Running Out of Room
"I don't have a solution to the problem but we are looking at everything." — Superintendent James Montepare 27 Comments
Williamstown Housing Group Asks For Long-Term Commitment
"This would enable us to buy one or more of the properties." — Catherine Yamamoto 5 Comments
Local Man Will Speak Major League Umpire Experience
He worked a total of five Major League Baseball games in 2010. This past summer, he was called on to work 78 games. 1 Comment
Downtown Pittsfield Hires New Executive
Pamela Tobin of Colonie, N.Y., began her duties as executive director on Monday, replacing longtime director Yvonne Pearson. 1 Comment
'Tricks of the Trade' Series Looks at Arts & Community
The Tricks of the Trade looks at how artists can reach out and collaborate with the community. Check out who's on the roundtables in the three sessions.
MCLA Pitches In To Help Louison House
"Community service is important for the team members to connect with one another and with others in the community." — Tom Alexander
Spruces Update: 63 Homes Re-occupied; 4 Inching Closer
According to the town's website, a total of 67 out of 225 homes are eyed for reoccupation. Officials have been estimating a total in the mid-60s for more than a month.
Mount Greylock Regional Application for School Project
The full statement of interest, or SOI, is available for reading.
Guest Column: MCLA Must Rebuild Trust With Faculty, Students
The Board's vote, and the flawed process of deliberation that led up to it, leave many faculty wondering if our views on a range of issues are sincerely solicited or valued. 12 Comments
Decendium of 'Decagoguery': Pittsfield Fest Times 10
Ten days of events at about a dozen locations in downtown will showcase theater, music, visual arts, film, poetry and dance, all multiplied by a factor of 10.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Reading Benefits Higher Ground
"When we began to plan our annual February play reading, it was a no-brainer as to who would be the beneficiary." — Jenny Gersten
North Adams Hires Campground, Lake Managers
"They're retired and citizens of North Adams, they're well educated, they're very, very excited about what's going on." — Chairman George Forgea 30 Comments
State Says North Adams Gets One School Project
The city had hoped for approval to build or renovate two elementary schools to accommodate 620 students. 42 Comments
Berkshire Creative Names New Board Chairman
Marketing consultant Cathy Deely has been named chairman of the board for Berkshire Creative, succeeding Kevin Sprague.
Cultural Pittsfield: Feb 3-9
The Berkshire Community College Art Gallery presents Photo Show, an exhibit by Larry Goldberg, on display through Feb. 23.
Adams Board of Health Eying Dumpster Regulation
The focus is more for commercial properties and intended to regulate the size, frequency of being emptied and where it is located on the property, Board of Health Chairman Richard Frost said on Wednesday. 2 Comments
MCLA Approves Arming Campus Police
"I'd prefer to be proactive and be armed and at least ready to protect." — Shirley Edgerton 40 Comments
'The Grey': Shades of Horror
If it is the director's aim to impress what a slim line exists between life and death, he is unbearably successful.
Adams Nearing Resolution With Truck Depot
"They have been in contact with me. There might be a light at the end of the tunnel." — Holly Denault
Thunderbolt Ski Race Delayed Because of Weather
The race, and an accompanying Thunderfest, were scheduled for the Feb. 11, but rain and mild temperatures are forcing the historic race to wait for snow 9 Comments
North Adams Committee Looks to Aid Volunteers, Permitting
"We were trying to figure out the best official way for citizens to contact folks at the city and offer a service they have." — David Bond 16 Comments
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