Community
Hearing Set on Specialty Minerals Landfill Permit
Specialty Minerals is requesting a revision to its landfill permit to create another landfill at its quarry that will last it nearly 100 years.
Mount Greylock Students Bring Emotional Story to Stage
This month's show will, likewise, double as a fund-raiser for Breakthrough T1D, the organization formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and, more recently, JDRF.
Pittsfield Citizen Police Academy Fall 2024
The academy provides an opportunity for individuals to gain a better understanding of department operations and issues and topics effecting modern day policing.
Common Folk Awarded Grant to Implement Strategic Plan
This grant is designated for Creative Community Fellows New England alumni to implement strategic plans that foster creative growth and community change in New England.
Lenox Library to Host Program on Disinformation
Andrew Edwards is an author, public speaker, technologist, and entrepreneur residing in New York's Hudson Valley.
Polish Picnic In Adams This Weekend
Gates open at noon with the Eddie Foreman Orchestra performing favorite dance tunes from 1-5.
Senator Mark Announces September Staff Office Hours
Appointments are not required.
All Saints Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding Event
A small fee required for disposal of items.
Nighttime Construction Operations in South County
Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Pittsfield Panel Proposes Safeguards from Charter Objection
The committee will propose amendments to Article 2 Section 9C, Charter Objection, to allow for discussion, require three supporters, and be prohibited when it pertains to the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Pittsfield Licensing Board to Review Methuselah Videos
The panel continued a show cause hearing last week for the bar for the second time, hoping to review security and body camera footage at the next meeting.
State Primaries Are Tuesday
Voters will see few contests when they head to the polls for the state primaries on Tuesday.
Dalton Green Develops Community Engagement Initiatives
The Green Committee chipped away at the development of its community engagement for its climate action plan.
Dalton BOH to Apply for AC Distribution Program
The town is applying for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's AC Distribution Program and is seeking a volunteer to help install the appliance.
Mount Greylock School Committee Accepts Gifts for DEI Work, Nutrition Program
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee last week accepted a couple of financial gifts to the district and heard that a project eight years in the making should be ready for use this spring.
Market 32 Launches Drive to Support Food Pantries
$10 Pre-Packed Bags Available for Purchase through September 22
The Fairbank Group to be Honored by 1Berkshire
This recognition will be presented at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at Pittsfield Municipal Airport.
Teacher of the Month: Cindy Chevett
To Chevett, the best part of being a teacher is seeing her students achieve even just the little things, such as writing the letter E or their name.
Milling and Paving Operations on Merrill Road
Lane closures in place for four weeks beginning Tuesday, September 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily
Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature Center
Last week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026.
Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in Attendance
The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year.
Cheshire Man Pleads Guilty to B&E, Larceny
Police say Guerrin, along with a second suspect, stole technology and personal office items from a BHS facility.
Celebrate 40 years of NAMI Berkshire County
The non-profit's mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Berkshire County with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.
Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag
An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.
Lenox Police Blood Drive
The blood drive will be held at St. Ann's Church.
Dalton Police Station Panel Asks for Study
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee agrees that the current police facility, located in the basement of the Town Hall, is inadequate.
AT&T Seeks Permanent Cell Tower at Transfer Station
The Zoning Board of Appeals supported variances and a special permit to facilitate a permanent wireless monopole facility at 500 Hubbard Ave., where Casella Waste Systems operates a transfer station.
SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency Department
There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.
