 Otto's Farm Stand Donates $470 to Local Charities, Public MediaOtto's Farm Stand, a farm stand owned and operated by 8-year-old Otto Lamb and his 4-year-old sister Bea, has donated 50 percent of their sales from the 2025 season to two local organizations.  Study Recommends 'Removal' for North Adams' Veterans BridgeNearly a year of study and community input about the deteriorating Veterans Memorial Bridge has resulted in one recommendation: Take it down. Friday Front Porch Feature: This Luxury Home Has Plenty of AmenitiesAre you looking for a big house to enjoy your days with a big movie theater, a sauna, and more? Then this is the house for you. @theMarket: Jobs Trump Inflation in the Fed's CalculationsFaced with the choice, the Fed considers unemployment a greater threat to the economy than higher inflation.  No Drought Conditions In Berkshire CountyDrought is a look back on conditions over a period of time. Despite some improvements, drought conditions have continued in most of Massachusetts. Berkshire Organizations Awarded SafteyWorks GrantsIn Berkshire County, Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, 18 Degrees and Berkshire County Head Start Child Development Program were awarded grants.  Williamstown Skate Park Planners Ramp Up Fund-RaisingThe group planning a new skate park for a town-owned site on Stetson Road hopes to get construction underway in the spring — if it can raise a little more than $500,000 needed to reach its goal. Pittsfield Middle Schools to Restructure Next FallThe city's middle schools will restructure next fall to give all students equitable access to education and take fifth grade out of the early elementary level.  Wagon Wheel Inn Fire Still Under InvestigationThe Friday morning fire that gutted the Wagon Wheel Inn is still under investigation, and several people who were living at the motel have moved to another one. The Retired Investor: Drinking on DeclineResearchers believe that COVID-19 had something to do with the declining trend in alcohol intake.  New Thrift Store Brewsters Opens in North AdamsThe new thrift and consignment shop on Marshall Street is a little bit "Punky" with an eclectic mix of shiny, vintage and eccentric curated items. Home Modification Loan Program Assistance Available in North AdamsHelp is available for residents with mobility difficulties who want to stay in their homes.  CRA Welcomes New Executive DirectorA systems-driven leader, Massery implemented training, wellness, and professional development initiatives that strengthened staff skills and capacity and fostered an inclusive workplace culture. Nonprofit Center Announces Retirement of FounderNPC was founded in 2016 with a mission to help nonprofits connect, learn and grow. Toscanini turns 65 as NPC celebrates its tenth anniversary next year.  Fire Dept. Orders Berkshire Mall Owners to Secure PropertyThe Fire Department has reinstated a 2022 order to secure the Berkshire Mall, giving owner JMJ Holdings 14 days to respond. Dalton Consultant to Assess Police StationDuring its Tuesday meeting, the committee decided to have its consultant, Brian Humes of Jacunski Humes Architects LLC in Berlin, Conn., conduct a feasibility assessment of the existing space.  North Adams Council OKs Cruiser Purchase, Bids Farewell to CouncilorsThe City Council on Tuesday approved the purchase of a new police cruiser.  Lanesborough Woman's Bravery Key to Solving 40-Year-Old MurderDavid A. Morrison, 65, pleaded guilty Tuesday in District Court in Pittsfield, Mass., to the kidnapping of Laura Sheridan in 1981 and, in Bennington Criminal Division Court, to the murder of 32-year-old Sarah Hunter of Manchester in 1986. Pittsfied Councilors See Dalton Ave. 'Walk Audit' for Safety ImprovementsThere have been more than 90 reported crashes on the lower section of Dalton Avenue since 2020, 19 causing injury, and the June 20 fatality at the corner of Dartmouth Street that is still under investigation.  Berkshire Athenaeum Announces Family Search 101 SessionThe session is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. Dalton Town & Fire District Set Tax Rates for FY26The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done historically, during its meeting on Monday night.  Pittsfield Recognizes Firefighters of the Year, Outgoing CouncilorsTwo members of the Pittsfield Fire Department were recognized as Firefighters of the Year for rescuing a man from the ice in early 2025.  Hoosac Valley Presents Academic Certificate, Talks AbsenteeismSenior Anna Thurston is this year's recipient of the Superintendents' Certificate of Academic Excellence at Hoosac Valley High School. Hancock Shaker Village's Visitor Center Under ReconstructionThe Shaker museum demolished the current center, which was built more than 20 years ago, last summer.  Congressman Neal Highlights Successes of Pandemic LegislationFederal pandemic funds made available during the Biden administration were critical to ensuring the continuation of Berkshire East, a major employer in the hilltowns. |
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