 Companion Corner: Banner at Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  No Contested Town Races Shaping Up in WilliamstownWith two weeks left to gather signatures on nomination papers, there are no contested elections shaping up for the May 12 town election. Pittsfield Organizations Remember Late Community AdvocateThe City Council on Tuesday bowed their heads to recognize the loss of a local advocate, Ephraim Alexander Schwartz.  North County Biosolid Waste Costs Jumping Up in Fiscal Year 2027Sewage disposal fees for North Adams, Clarksburg and Williamstown residents are set to rise 17 percent in fiscal year 2027 because of the cost of compost disposal incurred by the Hoosac Water Quality District. Drury High Weighting Grades for Honor SocietyDrury High School's honor societies will take into account access to early college when calculating grades. Lanesborough ZBA Member Mark Siegars ResignsHeated Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, which have already led to two lawsuits against the town, have now resulted in the resignation of a board member. Pittsfield Schools Hold Budget HearingThe administration will present a draft fiscal year 2027 budget on March 11, and has been focused on equitably distributing resources based on need while bridging a $4 million funding gap without layoffs. Biz Briefs: Dream Green Expands, Marie's Closes, Advice for Retiring DocsDream Green Recycling is now certified to destroy secure data, opening up possibilities for local municipalities and more to recycle their electronics locally. Cheshire Shifts Focus From Merger to Improving Police DepartmentThe proposed budget would bring general expenses, and officers and the chief's salaries to align with area police departments.  Love of T Foundation Peer Support Program Keeps ExpandingThe Love of T Foundation has consistently grown its peer support program over the last few years, reaching almost 900 people in 2025. Pittsfield Health Officials to Present Outreach ProgramWheels are moving on local health officials' plan to implement an outreach program that connects unhoused individuals with resources.  North Adams Planners OK MCLA Arts Center, Italian RestaurantMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts' new arts center was given the go-ahead by the Planning Board on Monday.  Adams Outdoorsmen for Youth Mark 50 YearsSome 200 or so people lined up on Saturday night for a taste of moose meatloaf, deer roast, salmon and turkey pot pie. Adams Health Board Discusses Short-Term Rental RegsShort-term rentals, a topic of extensive debate in towns and cities throughout the county, have now come before the Board of Health.  Jewish Federation of the Berkshires: Resilience and RenewalThis in-person event will be held at Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad Street in Pittsfield. Pittsfield Eyes OPM for Crosby/Conte, Seeks Funds for PHSThe city plans to hire an owner's project manager for the Crosby/Conte proposal this week and pursue additional school construction funds from the MSBA. Lanesborough Officials Begin Budget DeliberationsThe Select Board and Finance Committee last week began a detailed look at the needs for the fiscal 2027 budget from the Police, Fire and Library departments. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports TIE to Overhaul Historical Building into HousingThe Community and Economic Development subcommittee supports a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Allegrone Companies' renovation of the former Berkshire County Savings Bank block. North Adams School Budget Up 3.5%The School Department is presenting a fiscal 2027 draft budget of $22 million, up 3.5 percent over this year.  Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Lt. Col. Peter UchmanowiczPeter Uchmanowicz served his country for 24 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.  CBRSD Member Towns Will See Higher AssessmentsDespite budget cuts made by Central Berkshire Regional School District, its seven member towns can still anticipate higher assessments. Williamstown Police Department Attains CertificationThe Williamstown Police Department last month reached a major milestone in its effort to earn accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. Connecticut Man Killed in Otis Tractor-Trailer CrashThursday's collision between two tractor-trailers on Route 8 killed one of the drivers.  'Into Light': Addressing Addiction One Portrait at a TimeThe "Into Light" exhibit is sketching a new path toward transforming the conversation around addiction — one portrait and story at a time.  Berkshire County Firefighters Graduate from Mass Firefighting AcademyThe Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this week graduated 45 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, including six Berkshire County firefighters. |
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