 Cheshire Officials Question Structural Integrity of Fire StationThe fire station's meeting/training room is closed off because of concerns of a potential structural collapse.  Williamstown Housing Trust Advised on Future PlanningBefore the Williamstown trust moves forward with any new initiatives, Goehring advised that it obtain a housing needs analysis or housing production plan.  Mass MoCA Teen Invitational Draws Hundreds of SubmissionsHigh school students from around the region are being featured this week at Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. BRIDGE Hosts Earth Day 2026 ActivitiesMulticultural BRIDGE will host its Earth Day 2026 celebration on Wednesday, April 22, at Solidarity House, marking both the opening of the growing season and the next phase of its Solidarity Farm & Garden at April Hill. Berkshire Concrete Lawsuit Seeks Damages, Continued OperationThe suit was filed on behalf of Berkshire Concrete Corp., a subsidiary of Petricca Industries, by Jaan G. Rannik of Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook in Superior Court on April 13.  Pittsfield Queries Residents for Upcoming Safety Action PlanThere have been almost 100 crashes in Pittsfield over the last five years that resulted in death or serious injury.  County Marks Child Abuse Prevention Month at Pittsfield City HallSixty-five pairs of children's shoes were lined up on the City Hall steps to signify the number of confirmed child abuse and neglect cases in Berkshire County every month in 2025.  Wahconah High Club, Green Committee Host Earth Week ActivitiesWahconah Regional High School students are cultivating an environmentally friendly atmosphere in its school, across the district, and now, thanks to a partnership with the Green Dalton Committee, into their communities.  Williams Community Chest Looking Forward to CentennialThe 100th annual meeting will be held on March 10, 2027, the Community Chest's birthday (there will be cake, he promised) and a gala will be held at the Clark Art Institute on Sept. 25, 2027.  Youth For The Future: Adwita ArunkumarWilliams Elementary School fourth-grader Adwita Arunkumar has been selected as our April Youth for the Future for her mentoring of a younger child. Nursing, Wellness Dean Is Keynote Speaker at BCC CommencementBerkshire Community College has selected Dean of Nursing, Health and Wellness Lori Moon as the keynote speaker for commencement exercises sy 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at Tanglewood in Lenox.  Holiday Hours: Patriots DayMonday, April 20, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April.  Local Cheer Teams Celebrate Successful SeasonThe gymnasium of the Boys and Girls Club was full of laughter, music, dancing, and cheer as multiple generations celebrated the hard work of 413 Cheer and Taconic High School cheerleaders with a fundraiser and showcase. With Tears, Pittsfield Officials Vote to Close MorningsideThe School Committee on Wednesday made an emotional vote to close Morningside Community School at the end of the academic year. @theMarket: Stocks Rocket Higher in Historic Bull RunThe bulls had their day in the sun this week. In a historic move, equity indexes roared back on a 13-day run that has wiped out all this year's losses and then climbed to new highs.  Weekend Outlook: Jazzy DaysCelebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts. Adams Applies for CDBG Grant to Address BlightThe town continues its efforts to address blight in the community by applying for funds through the Community Development Block Grant, as it has done years prior.  North Adams Glamping Project Teams With Luxury Resort for New ApprovalsOn Monday, developer Benjamin Crespi of 196 Marine LLC, was back before the Planning Board with a dramatically different proposal: 49 two-bedroom tourists cabins with a restaurant and recreational amenities. Williamstown Select Board Makes Recommendations on Town Meeting ArticlesThe Select Board on Monday recommended town meeting pass all but one of the 32 articles on the warrant for the May 19 session. The Retired Investor: America's Wartime EconomyWhile the stock market celebrates another two-week extension of a cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran, the wars are not over. There will be more, in my opinion, and preparing for them will cost money.  Companion Corner: Bella at Second Chance Animal ShelteriBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  Williams College Lone Suitor for Development of Water Street LotThe college was the lone respondent to the town's request for proposals to purchase and develop 59 Water St.  Cheshire Debates Transfer Station Blue-Bag AbundanceThe town is trying to remedy the transfer stations pay-as-you-throw model as the trash tonnage per permit is significantly higher than what it is supposed to be because of an abundance of blue bags last purchased in 2021.  Lanesborough Seeks Advice on Ambulance ServiceThe Select Board queried emergency medical service officials on Monday about the challenges for the town ambulance.  Pittsfield School Committee Votes to Close MorningsideOver the last month or so, the district has considered whether to retire the open concept, community school at the end of the school year. |
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