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Daily DigestMeetings
The Drury High School Council meets Tuesday, Jan 13, at 6:30 in the conference room. Agenda items include AYP, school grant, laptop initiative and PowerSchool updates. |
Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
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More Snow
The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
We have reports that the roads are very slippery to take care in the evening commute. |
Duff'em If You've Got'em
 North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it. |
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Wanted: Eagle Eyes
 MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.
Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. |
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Obama TransitionOther StuffMars Rovers Mark 5 Years
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News & Notes: Pittsfield to Test SewersBy Larry Kratka - August 19, 2008
Berkshire News Network
Pittsfield Sewer Study to Begin
PITTSFIELD — The city's Department of Public Works is getting ready to conduct a sewer-collection system study for the purpose of locating sources of storm water inflow to the city's system.
During testing, non-toxic and non-staining white smoke will be introduced through the sanitary sewer system via a smoke generating device. If all goes according to plan, white smoke will vent from holes in manhole covers located on the street and plumbing vent pipes located on roofs of nearby houses and businesses. The smoke testing is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 25, and will continue for eight to 10 weeks.
DPW Commissioner Bruce Collingwood said informational door hangers will be distributed to the affected residences and business 24 to 72 hours prior to the smoke-testing being performed.
Pittsfield Prepares for Another Third Thursday
PITTSFIELD — The downtown is getting ready for Third Thursday and for the first time since the events began last year, a section of North Street will be closed off to traffic for the Creterium Bike Race.
Police said stretches of North Street between Park Square north to Fenn Street and from Depot Street south to Park Square will be closed to traffic from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Police said between 6 to 8 p.m., West Street from Park Square west to Center Street, Center Street north from West Street to Depot Street and all of Depot and McKay streets will be closed due to the bike race.
Parking on these streets will be allowed until 6 p.m. In addition, both the parking lane and intermediate lane in front of St. Joseph's Church and the senior center will be closed to traffic because to the farmer's market.
Local Artist Depicts City's Historic Buildings
PITTSFIELD — Another art show is opened today in Pittsfield and this one is by local artist, Scott Taylor. His paintings will be on display at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts on Renne Avenue through Sept. 19.
Each painting will depict facades of downtown Pittsfield buildings, such as the Berkshire Museum, the Old Town Hall, Pittsfield High School and the old Notre Dame church. Taylor said each painting will be accompanied by a photo and a brief history of the building mounted by it.
You may remember Scott Taylor as the former owner of Taylor'd Sound on North Street. He also was an air personality on WBEC in the late 1960s. The opening party will take place Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Provided by iBerkshires media partners WNAW and WUPE. |
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