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High School Football
11-07-09 - Hoosac Valley beats Drury.
More photo's on Monday
Thursday, Nov. 06

Boys' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
McCann Tech 3, Keefe Tech 2

Girls' Soccer: State Vocational Championship Game
Blackstone Valley 8, McCann Tech 0
Fall Basketball Clinics

Election

Barrett Reflects on Accomplishments with Capital News 9
Alcombright's Victory Speech

Which election's more important?
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Trying to remember who won what and why? All the information is right here.

Daily Digest


This is Jake
He's been lost in Pittsfield for weeks but frequently sited. He was last seen heading toward the fire station on Peck's Road. He's tired, dirty and needs seizure medication. He's chipped. If you see him, call Julie at 413-537-5616, the vet 24/7 at 413-499-2820 or animal control at 413-448-9700.
How Much is Heating Oil this Week?
It's breaking $2.50 but still cheaper than gas.
Thanks to Gabriella Bond for sharing her memories of the Quincy Street house torn down last week.
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Obituaries

Alice R. Filiault, 87
Lucille Burt, 92
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Mary M. Hanlon, 82
George F. Sarrouf, 73

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Bazaars

Nov. 7:

VNA & Hospice, Community Room, North Adams

North Adams Elks
10-4; Nov. 8, 9-2
Crafters, Chinese auction, bake sale
For vendor information, Melanie at 413-743-5562.

Nov. 14

Berkshire Community Church, Richmond
10-4; Crafters, bake sale. Contact Evelyn Goggia at 413-445-5747

Lanesborough Elementary School annual Fall Craft Fair from 10 to 4. Free admission, huge variety of arts and crafts, raffles, food and more. Proceeds go to sixth-grade trip to Cape Cod.

Vendors can contact Deb at 413-738-5349 or debhutton@aol.com or Lori at 413-499-0065 or lorittod@yahoo.com to secure a spot.

Dec. 12-13

North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Contact Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.

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Patrick Planning More Town Hall Meetings

04:49PM / Monday, May 25, 2009

Gov. Deval Patrick at Great Barrington's town hall meeting last year.
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick will hold 15 "town hall meetings" across the state — including in Adams and Pittsfield — over the next few months as part of his commitment to encourage civic engagement and, as he has frequently said, be a governor to the entire state.

A series of 10 well-attended forums were held last summer, including one at the gazebo in Great Barrington that attracted a large crowd from around the Berkshires. This summer, the governor, who has a home in Richmond, will host two meetings in the Berkshires.

Last year's meeting in Great Barrington focused a lot on health care, education and the presidential election. With citizens welcome to ask questions, the forums this year are likely to center on the state's financial condition along with the perennial issues of health and education.

The summer town hall meeting tour kicks off Tuesday, May 26, on the village green in Dennis. The Adams forum will be held on Tuesday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. and the Pittsfield forum on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. The locations for the Berkshires have not yet been announced. Another forum in Chicopee will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m.

"As we work to overcome the challenges of today, it is important that the citizens of the commonwealth are involved in the process," said Patrick in a statement. "I look forward to this opportunity to learn how state government can better serve its people."

The meetings are part of Patrick's efforts to make state government accessible for all people in the commonwealth. Citizens are encouraged to attend and discuss the issues. Last year, the governor held town hall meetings in Salem, Hull, Amesbury, Holyoke, Milton, Webster, Rehoboth, Athol, Great Barrington, and Hyannis.

The town hall-style meetings are open to the public, giving residents a chance to talk directly to the governor about issues they care about most, including the economy, the state's budget challenges, and the Patrick's efforts to push for reforms on Beacon Hill. For more information, visit www.mass.gov/governor/townhall.

Update: The date for the Adams forum has been changed to Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
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Good for Adams. Now that we're rid of "I'm in charge" MacDonald, perhaps the town can engage in some Civic and "civil" engagement.
from: Towneeon: 05-26-2009



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