 Cheshire Town Meeting to Decide Budgets, Police Chief SalaryThe town is proposing a substantial jump for its Police Department budget of $403,000 in Article 12, an increase of $118,986. Pittsfield's Christian Center Announces Community Day, 'Big News'The nonprofit plans to unveil "big news" during its annual Community Day on Aug. 22, Executive Director Jessica Jones told the Homelessness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.  Community Honors Ellen Kennedy, BCC's Longtime PresidentThe Berkshire Community College community celebrated outgoing President Ellen Kennedy for the innovation, kindness, and curiosity she has fostered on campus over the last 14 years.  Berkshire Arts & Tech Grads 'Grateful to Be Weird'Among the things that Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School senior Lilianna Choque was thankful for on Saturday was the fact that she knows all her classmates.  Small but Mighty Lee Graduates Remember One of Their OwnLee High School's class of 2026 was the smallest class since 1938, giving them the name "small but mighty" while honoring one of their own wildcats who could not walk the stage with them today.  Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2026 'Embraced the Unexpected'The seniors queued up to enter the school gym with "Pomp and Circumstance" and scattered out the doors to "Choose Joy." Lee High School Scholarships and Awards 2026The following awards and scholarships were presented to the 2026 graduating class of Lee High School.  Mount Everett Regional Graduates Ready to 'Launch' into the WorldValedictorian Benjamin Vella compared his class to the Artemis II mission from earlier this year, and how they had done what those astronauts have done to soar among the stars. Mount Greylock Regional Scholarships & Awards 2026The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Mount Greylock Regional School's class of 2026 during Class Night on Wednesday, June 4. West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival Hitting PauseFestival's committee posted on Facebook that it did not hit its volunteer recruitment goal of 100 by June. This prompted the decision to cancel for this year and think about the future of the festival. Mount Everett Regional School Scholarships & Awards 2026The following awards and scholarships were presented the Mount Everett Regional School class of 2026.  WWII Veteran Reflects on D-Day at VFW Post InductionAnthony Salatino Jr. says his memory is getting a little foggy about his time in the Army. But he remembers how terrible D-Day was, and feeling lucky he wasn't among those in the initial invasion force 82 years ago.  Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2026Monument Mountain Regional High School has named Sadie Honig-Briggs and Reese Duchesne as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the graduating class of 2026.  62 'Fighting' Hoosac Valley Students GraduateThe 62 members of the Hoosac Valley class of 2026 were told to hold on to their fighting spirit during their graduation ceremony. Hoosac Valley High Class of 2026 Scholarship & AwardsThe following awards and scholarships were presented to the Hoosac Valley High School class of 2026 on Thursday, June 4.  Vermont National Guard Members Depart From North AdamsResidents came together Friday to see some Vermont National Guard members off. Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs $232.7M FY27 BudgetThe City Council on Thursday preliminarily approved a $232.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027 with almost $6,000 in reductions made during departmental deliberations. Former Veterans Services Clerk Charged With FelonyThe former veterans services assistant has been charged with felony larceny in Northern Berkshire District Court.  Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for Class of 2026They will speak at graduation exercises to be held Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox. Pittsfield Council Reviews Public Safety Budget, Keeps SpotShotterCouncilors deliberated the Pittsfield Police Department's $16,439,421 spending plan for more than 90 minutes. Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren unsuccessfully motioned to cut $220,000 for ShotSpotter services. Drury High Scholarships & Awards for 2026The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Drury High School class of 2026 at graduation on Thursday.  Drury High's School Class of 2026 Ready to Build the FutureThe Drury High School class of 2026 was encouraged to run toward the future once its 42 members tossed their caps on Thursday.  Lee Middle and High School Announces Graduation SpeakersIsabella Hall and Nox Colello have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for Lee High School's class of 2026.  Weekend Outlook: Carnival & Free Fishing WeekendCheck out the events happening this weekend including free fishing this weekend courtesy of the state, First Fridays, carnival, and more.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Tax Incentive for St. Joe's ProjectIn 2017, the 120-year-old school ceased operations. After the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sheltered people without homes before The Pearl, a 40-bed downtown shelter, was finished a few years ago. |
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