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North Adams Happenings: May 16 - 22
Join your friends at the Greylock Community Club for a Chicken Dinner Fundraisersponsored by the Relay for Life team, Hope Floats.
Williamstown Voters OK Affordable Housing Trust, Bylaws
Voters also overwhelmingly approved town and school budgets. 1 Comment
Pittsfield Bar's License Suspended After Police Raid
"This has been nothing but a troublesome bar." — Licensing Board Chairman Carmen Massimiano Jr.
Montessori School to hold 'Speakeasy' Silent Auction
A committee of parents has been soliciting sponsors and donations for the last few months and to find wonderful items to bid on for all ages.
Youth Advisory Board Honored By District Attorney Capeless
"I like the take this year, to do a lot of little projects for different age groups." — Glen Bona
BArT History Fair Focuses On County Architecture
"This program really came about as a result of looking for different ways to engage our students with local history and to teach modern research methods." — Deborah Calderara
Berkshire Bank Awards Scholarships To 18 Students
Berkshire Bank announced that it has selected 18 high school seniors to receive a total of $36,000 in scholarships through its Berkshire Bank Foundation Scholarship Awards Program.
Taco Truck Parking Debated By Williamstown Selectmen
"I don't know how else it could be interpreted." — David Rempell 2 Comments
Open Meeting Expert Shares Limits, Principles Of Law
"You do not have to have a public comment period but if you do, you have to treat everybody fairly." — Glenn Koocher 8 Comments
Williamstown Selectmen Nix Alcohol For Biker Rally
"For me, absolutely not. I will never agree to this." — Tom Costley 5 Comments
Stamford Voters Approve School Budget
"The bottom line is most of this budget cut was taken from this building and these children." — Carl Taylor
Williamstown to Vote On Budgets, Housing and Farms
Voters will be deciding the fate of articles regarding zoning bylaw changes, allowing farms to host weddings and other celebrations, the creation of an affordable housing trust fund and both town and school budgets.
Volunteers Get North Berkshire BIKEfest Rolling
"I found it deeply rewarding to be part of a group that worked to advance issues I cared about." — Wendy Penner
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Youth Leadership Program Graduates 30 In 2012 Class
Each year, up to 30 high school juniors will be provided with the opportunity to participate.
'Red Tails' To Screen At North Adams Airport
"Pack your car with family, friends, chairs, and blankets, see a spectacular film under the stars, and check out a lively airport scene." — Joseph Thompson
Foundation Being Established For New North County CDC
"Before we drive a nail, we really have to be about filling out the board. This will be a community-based association." — James Canavan
North Adams Man Recognized By Western New England U
Western New England honored the winners of the 2012 Co-curricular Awards during a ceremony on April 28.
Local Women Find Motherhood Through Adoption
"It's a blessing for them and for us. We we became a family." — Patricia Anderson
That's Life: Memories of Mother
A harsh word never came between my mother and me. She did not interfere in my life, giving advice only when asked for it, and I never found fault with what she did.
Pownal Solar On Track For Summer Ground Breaking
"We anticipate beginning construction... in mid-June to late June — the first of July at the latest." — Gestamp senior project manager Mike Moretz
Sen. Downing Tapped For Second Chairmanship
"I am very happy to appoint Senator Downing as chairman of the Senate Committee on Steering and Policy." — Senate President Therese Murray 1 Comment
Pittsfield School Committee Reject Superintendent Candidate
"If you don't have stability, then you open yourself up to losing other people." — Daniel Elias.
Two Berkshire College Students Honored By Governor
"Amanda and Karla's story reminds us all of the power of education to transform lives." — Gov. Deval Patrick
Housatonic, Berkshire Scenic Exchange Blows Over Track Dispute
The Housatonic Railroad and Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum traded jabs this week each accusing the other of mischaracterizing the dispute.
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Pittsfield: Boats Must Be Certified Clean of Zebra Mussels
In an effort to prevent the spread of zebra mussels into city lakes, the City of Pittsfield reminds boaters that state certification of boat decontamination will again be required this season.
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