 McCann to Install Lights on Football FieldWhen Williams College renovated Weston Field, it donated the old lights and components to McCann. Brosnan said the project has been in the works some eight years.  Public Health and Safety Panels Votes Against Pittsfield Mosquito SprayingThe matter will be discussed in Monday's Board of Health meeting and then voted on by the City Council on Tuesday.  Berkshire County Experiencing Mild Drought ConditionsLevel 1-Mild Drought warrants detailed monitoring of drought conditions, close coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to the affected municipalities.  @theMarket: Stocks Grind Higher as Bond Yields RetreatApril is usually a good month for markets. Historically, it is one of the three best months of the year for equities. We all know what happens in May ("sell in May and go away") but we will worry about that later.  Lanesborough's Johnson Departs Mount Greylock School CommitteeFor the fourth time in two years, a member of the seven-person Mount Greylock Regional School Committee has resigned mid-term.  Pittsfield Homelessness Advisory Committee OKs Open MicrophoneThe Homelessness Advisory Committee on Wednesday voted to include a 15-minute open microphone at the beginning of their sessions, allowing members of the public to speak for three minutes each.  Cheshire Looking for Pickleball Court OptionsThe Selectmen are looking for different locations to install a permanent pickleball court in town.  Mystery Group Removes Anti-Harassment Posters From Park SquareIt is not clear whether this was a prank or an act of harassment.  The Retired Investor: Water Becoming a Rare CommodityThe wettest regions of the country are getting wetter, while the driest areas are getting dryer. At the same time, we are seeing more intense concentrations of rainfall that make capturing and using that water more difficult.  Adams Couple Arraigned in Death of Foster InfantAn Adams couple have been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment of a child related to the death of their foster child, 10-month-old Kristoff William Zenopoulos, more than a year ago.  Community Recreation Association to Hold Food DriveDonations collected during the drive will support the St. Agnes and the United Methodist Church Food Banks in Dalton and The First Congregational Church Food Bank in Hinsdale.  North Adams School Bus Hit in Three-Vehicle AccidentTwo children from Greylock School were taken to Berkshire Medical Center's satellite emergency facility for an evaluation after the bus they were on was involved in a three-vehicle accident. Police said there were no serious injuries.  Williamstown Theatre Festival Aims for Safe, Outdoor SeasonOn Thursday, the WTF's artistic director met with the town's Board of Health to discuss the summer season that the festival officially unveiled on Wednesday night.  Berkshire Money Management To Support Berkshire United Way's #HereForGoodpril is National Volunteer Month and locally, Berkshire United Way will be hosting a series of volunteer (socially distant) activities throughout the county, including outdoor events for kids, Book House stocking, trail cleanup, assembling and delivering meal packs to families, and more.  Pittsfield Police Chief Wynn Brings 'Unique' Background to State Policing CommissionWynn's appointment to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission was announced last week by Gov. Charlie Baker and Attorney General Maura Healey.  Johnson Seeks to Heal WilliamstownJohnson, a lifelong resident of the town, has an ambitious agenda for town government and boundless energy to talk about his priorities.  Increased COVID-19 Cases Cause Adams to Slip Back Into RedBoard of Health Chairman David Rhoads is urging residents to stay vigilant as Adams slips into the red level designation for COVID-19.  RSVP of Berkshire County Wheels for Wellness Program Seeks Volunteer DriversWheels for Wellness is a free ride service for Berkshire County residents of all ages who need transportation to vaccines sites and medical appointments.  North Adams Native Officer William Evans to Lie in State at CapitolHis family released a statement to the media on Tuesday afternoon describing Evans as Billy "the best father, son, brother, and friend anyone could ever hope for. His death has left a gaping void in our lives that will never be filled."  Adams Finance Committee Approve Reserve Fund Transfer For Registry of DeedsLast week, the Selectmen approved the funding. In order to complete the transfer, the Finance Committee must do the same.  Baker: Vaccine-Eligible Community Should Find Appointments Before April 19Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday urged Bay State residents currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations to find appointments before eligibility opens up to everyone 16 and older later this month.  Berkshires in for Some Record Warm TemperaturesTemperatures are estimated to continue trending upwards with temperatures hitting 70 degrees on Thursday, 73 degrees Friday, and 74 degrees Saturday In North Adams.  RMV Implementing Grace Period for Certain Expired Inspection StickersThe RMV is working in close partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA), the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) and other stakeholders to mitigate the impacts of the outage.  Williamstown DIRE Committee: Police Discussions Meant to Help DepartmentMembers of the town's racial equity committee Monday emphasized that calls for accountability in the town's police department are not attacks on the town's police officers.  Lenox School Committee Approves Budget, Sees Partial Return to In PersonThe committee approved a revised budget proposal for the fiscal 2022, representing a compromise reduction of almost a quarter-million dollars from an earlier version brought forward in March. |
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