 Cheshire Seeks Options West Mountain RunoffThe recent increase in rain has exacerbated an ongoing issue of flooding in the neighbors of West Mountain and Curren Roads.  Berkshire Health Systems Dedicates Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Gene DelleaBerkshire Health Systems has dedicated the renovated Fairview Hospital Laboratory to Eugene Dellea, the longtime former president of Fairview and the former Hillcrest Hospital, and a senior leader at BHS for decades. West Nile Found in Pittsfield MosquitoesWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Pittsfield.  Pittsfield Honors Disability Pride MonthThe city marked Disability Pride Month with a flag raising on Thursday, recognizing the right of every person to be seen, valued, and included exactly as they are.  Friday Front Porch Feature: General Williams HouseAre you looking for a large historic home to celebrate family in? Then this might be the home for you.  Car Crashes Into Main Street Home in LenoxA sport utility vehicle veered off Main Street, traveled through some greenery, and struck the front of a historical home on Friday afternoon, toppling its porch pillar. @theMarket: Conflict, Higher Yields, Flailing Momentum in Tech Heighten Market RiskReaders recall all the hype over the SpaceX IPO. Priced at $135 a share, opened at $150 and skyrocketed to $212. Friday it traded at $147-$148. Not pretty, if you chased it.  Pittsfield Animal Control Commission Eyes Animal Abuse RegistryThe Animal Control Commission organized itself late last month and floated a couple of areas to address. Friends of Pontoosuc Advise Spring Pause for FishingThe Friends of Pontoosuc Lake surveyed the lake after it was treated with aquatic herbicides to control invasive vegetation.  Natural Bridge Plans Focus on Accessibility, Safety and ViewingA public session on the 25 percent design was held virtually on Wednesday night; DCR will be accepting comments for the next two weeks.  Berkshire Savings Bank Redevelopment Receives $4M From StateThe former Berkshire County Savings Bank redevelopment has been boosted by $4 million from the state. The Retired Investor: Lessons Learned From BrexitIt would be the first populism-led attempt to overhaul one of the world's oldest and wealthiest democracies. A decade later, it appears the nation is up to its ears in chaos.  Weekend Outlook: Summer FunCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including shows, free days, and more summer fun. Neal: Housing Act Offers Opportunities for HomebuyersThe critical need for affordable housing has been widely recognized nationally and a recent bipartisan housing package aims to help address that.  Access Stairs Planned at Pontoosuc LakeThe city is planning to enhance access to Pontoosuc Lake's south shoreline with a staircase from the boardwalk and a couple of stair sets to the water. North Adams Looks to Regulate AI Use in Public SystemsThe City Council is considering ways to control the use of so-called artificial intelligence for public services.  Companion Corner: Mimi and Herman at Second ChanceThere is a sweet bonded pair of felines looking for a new home together. Ninja Playground in Lee Begins Construction, Seeking SponsorsThere will be a grand opening of the playground that will take place on Saturday Aug. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. and will feature celebrity ninjas, remarks from local, state, and nonprofit officials, vendors, and a chance to play on the obstacle course with guided instruction.  Nature Conservancy Opens Dedicated Trail in Mount Plantain PreserveThe Nature Conservancy has celebrated the opening of a new nature trail and the removal of the Becker Pond Dam.  Clarksburg Awards Bid for Middle Road WorkRifenburg Construction Inc. of Troy, N.Y., had the winning bid of $1,142,420. Police Suspect No Foul Play on DOA at Wahconah ParkThe Pittsfield Police Department suspects no foul play in the death of an individual found on Wahconah Park's property on Monday. Adams Fire District Looks at Expenses, Mulls ExpansionThe Fire Department is seeking grant funding for full-time firefighters and pondering how to repair or replace a fire engine.  Pittsfield Releases School Start/End Times for FallThe Pittsfield Public Schools have released start and end times for the 2026-2027 academic year with the middle school restructuring in place. Pittsfield Audit Committee Begins WorkThe city received two bid responses for an independent audit, and a recommendation will be made later this month.  BIC Expansion to Begin This FallThe effort is supported by $5.2 million from the state, and another $2 million was earmarked through an economic development bond bill. Pittsfield has also committed $1 million in GE Economic Development Funds. |
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