 Berkshire Women's Commission, Legislators Discuss Regional IssuesState legislators on Monday discussed issues that hit hard for women and families in the region.  State Senators Tour Berkshire County Arc ProgramsDuring their visit they spent time discussing short and long-term plans for human services in Massachusetts.  Pittsfield Receives $20M For Bel Air Dam RemovalOn Friday, members of the Healey-Driscoll administration celebrated the investment of $25 million in ARPA funding — most of it going to Pittsfield — to remove eight abandoned, hazardous dams in the commonwealth.  Lever Launches Massachusetts Founders Network to Support StartupsA statewide one-stop source for networking, collaboration and resources for innovative entrepreneurs was launched on Wednesday with support from state and local officials.  Deputy MDAR Commissioner Visits Pittsfield Farmers MarketMDAR Deputy Commissioner Winton Pitcoff pointed out that farmers are also a big contributor to the state's fight against climate change, as they steward the land, take care of natural resources and take care of natural resources.  Education Secretary Visits North Adams Summer School ProgramHe listened to musical compositions, got beat at tic-tac-toe, had some lessons in physics and astronomy, learned how to create a volcano and found out more than he ever expected on the topic of manure.  Agricultural Commissioner Visits Berkshire County FarmsOne of the main things Lebeaux heard throughout the day was validation for the Food Security Infrastructure Grant program that is through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The state Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) also works closely on the program.  Local, State Officials Promote Forward Bill at Berkshire Innovation CenterLocal and state officials are urging the passage of the Future Opportunities for Resiliency, Workforce, and Revitalized Downtowns, or FORWARD, bill that is expected to bring nearly $12 million to the city.  State Transportation Committee Chair Crighton Visits Berkshire CountyState Sen. Brendan Crighton, co- chair of the state's Joint Committee on Transportation, visited the county on Friday to learn about transportation inefficiencies in the region. |
