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Clarksburg Gets 3 Years of Free Cash Certified

Some $231,000 in stabilization was used last year to reduce the tax rate — draining the account. The town's had minimal reserves for the past nine months.

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Pittsfield CPA Committee Funds Half of FY24 Requests

The projects not making the cut were in the historic preservation and open space and recreation categories and though they were seen as interesting and valuable projects, the urgency was not prevalent enough for this cycle.

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Dalton Committee Seeks Funding for Invasive Species

The Open Space and Recreation Committee discussed addressing the invasive species at the Pines trailhead during its meeting last week.

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Dog Daycare Planned for Former Williamstown Restaurant Site

The former Taconic Restaurant building on Cold Spring Road is on track to be used as a dog daycare and training facility.

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American Legion National Commander To Visit Dalton Post 155

Commander Seehafer's visit to Dalton will include a meet and greet with local veterans, and a light luncheon where discussions will focus on the ongoing programs and initiatives of the American Legion, including the "Be The One" campaign.

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Governor Swears In Youth Advisory Council

The Council is made up of 60 young people, ranging ages 16-21, from every region in Massachusetts, who will serve a two-year appointment.

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Williamstown Finance Committee Finishes Review of FY25 Budget

Repeatedly, Menicocci defended the town's practice, which predates his arrival, of conservative estimates for both revenue and expenses, a practice that has led to a healthy unreserved fund balance, or free cash, that is applied to subsequent years' budgets.

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North Adams Swears in Four New Police Officers

Officers Nicholas Lillie, Steven Wandrei, Nannette Reid and Elizabeth Zipp joined the force as full-time officers; Lillie and Wandrei recently graduated from the Police Academy.

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Strike at Mass MoCA Ends With Contract Vote

A three-week strike by unionized staff of Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art has ended with a contract agreed on Tuesday by both sides.

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Habitat for Humanity Plans Wednesday Info Sessions on Williamstown Development

Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity will hold two information sessions this spring for residents interested in a planned five-home development off Summer Street.

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McCann School Committee OKs Student Opportunity Plan

The McCann School Committee last week approved a new three-year Student Oppurtunity Act plan that focuses positive school environments, leveraging best practices for students with disabilities and supporting curriculum communication.

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Two Arraigned on Drug Possession Charges in North Adams

Two people were arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on Monday in connection to alleged trespassing and trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine from a March 22 incident.

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Licensing Board OKs Extended Hours for Panchos Post Suspension

The Licensing Board on Monday gave Pancho's Mexican Restaurant the OK to close one hour later — extending last call to 12:30 p.m. and closing at 1 a.m. There have been no reported incidents since a weeklong license suspension.

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'Rent a Backpack' Soon to Start at Dalton Library

Berkshire Family Hikes founder Taylor Staubach said the endeavor will be launched with a hike of the Pines with the town's Open Space and Recreation Committee.

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Pittsfield Mayor Open to Level/Service Funded Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti won't support the sacrifices a level-funded city budget would entail but is willing to compromise.

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North Adams Schools Closing in on Budget Gap

The School Committee will likely dip into its school choice account to close a revenue gap for fiscal 2025.

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Williamstown Select Board Votes Down Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The Select Board on Monday voted, 4-1, not to adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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New Center Believes Hope & Community Can Change Lives

Nine months after its conception, recovery coach Julian Ramos cut the ribbon Friday on the new Have Hope Peer Recovery Center.

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Dalton Select Board Approves ARPA Funds for Easement Appraisals

The Select Board last week approved utilizing $7,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the appraisal of three easements.

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North Adams Seeks Federal Grant to Repair Walnut Street Retaining Wall

The proposal is to reconstruct some of the dry-laid stone retaining with new cast-in-place concrete and to relocated the existing drainage and stabilize the slope. The runoff will be tied into the storm drainage system at the bottom along State Street.

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NBUW Urges Organizations to Submit Food and Shelter Program Applications

Northern Berkshire United Way, local administrator of the program, is urging qualifying organizations located throughout Berkshire County to submit an application for supplemental emergency food and shelter.

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Monument Mountain Band, Eagles Community Band Concert

Admission is free.

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Simon's Rock Annual Pride Week Lecture

Simon's Rock observes Pride Week every year in late March and early April to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility and to allow students time to celebrate during the academic year.

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Williamstown Zoning Board Clears College's Practice Facility

Williams College on Thursday cleared the second of three local regulatory hurdles on its way to building an indoor athletic practice facility on the north end of campus.

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