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MassWildLife: 'Tis the season to see snowy owls
Snowy owls spend most of the year in the cold Arctic tundra, but some snowy owls will spread out to other areas during the winter months.
Ventfort Hall Offers Free Tour Admission for First Responders
Ventfort Hall is open daily 10 am to 4 pm, except Dec. 25. The last tour arrival time is 3:15 pm.
1Berkshire Recognizes Butler's Decade of Leadership, Announces Move
Jonathan Butler was recognized for a decade of leadership at 1Berkshire's annual meeting on Thursday.
Sweetwood's Owner Bringing Apartment Proposal Back to Williamstown Town Meeting
Grandchamp reiterated that CareOne, Sweetwood's owner, is committed to honoring the assisted living contracts it has with current residents, and Sweetwood is still marketed online to potential new residents as an "independent living" community.
CATA Announce New Staff, Resident Faculty Artists, Board Members
CATA hires Chaya Schneider as Development Coordinator; Adam Gudeon, Caroline Calkins and Katie Herbst as resident faculty artists; promotes Courtney Maxwell to Program Coordinator; and appoints new board member Gary Schiff
MassDOT: South County Road Work
The work will take place from Monday, Dec. 16, through Friday, Dec. 20,
Pittsfield Appoints In-House Solicitor, COA Director
The city has hired Devon Grierson as the in-house City Solicitor for legal matters
Hoffmann Bird Club Hosts Annual Christmas Bird Count
Organized by the National Audubon Society, the CBC documents local bird populations to support critical conservation work.
Nominations Sought for the 2025 Peacemaker Award
The recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker Award will be announced in the new year, and the award will be presented to them at the 2025 MLK Jr. Day of service event on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
McCann Senior Gets Superintendent Award; Committee Hears About Co-op Program
Senior Camryn Moran was presented with the Superintendent's Award at the Thursday meeting of the McCann School Committee.
North Adams Council Reappoints City Clerk
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously reappointed City Clerk Tina Leonesio for a three-year term to end in January 2028.
North Adams Dunkin' Donuts Reopens with Community Donation
Dunkin' Donuts celebrated its reopening after undergoing a recent remodel by presenting the Friendship Center Food Pantry with a $3,000 donation.
BCC's Paterson Recreation Complex Welcomes Community Memberships
The Paterson Field House maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Lanesborough Residents Want Old Williamstown Road Barricades Gone
Residents want the now-barricaded Old Williamstown Road reopened for pedestrian access.
Pittsfield Council OKs Berkshire Carousel Committee
The City Council has voted to create a committee that handles the Berkshire Carousel offer — but not without debate on procedural details.
Adams Town Meeting OKs Memorial Building Sale
Town meeting on Tuesday authorized the Board of Selectmen to negotiate purchase-and-sale and lease agreements for Memorial Building.
Guided Hike at Mahanna Cobble
The hike is free, with donations accepted. If snow is present, attendees are advised to bring snowshoes or rent a pair for $5.
Man Sentenced to State Prison After 2022 North Adams Drug Offense
On Monday, Dec. 2 Melendez pleaded guilty to six charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession.
PHS Dean Arrested on Federal Drug Charges
Pittsfield High School's dean of students has been placed on administrative leave after a federal drug arrest on Wednesday morning.
Op-Ed: If Trump Really Wants to Help Working People He Won't Kill This Federal Agency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created to protect regular people from abusive banks and other businesses. Isn’t that what Trump said he wants to do?
North Adams Remembers Pearl Harbor, Honors Local Veterans
American Legion Post 125 held a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony to mark the events of Dec. 7, 1941, and honor veterans and Legionnaires who have made a difference in the community.
State Fire Marshal: Recent Chimney Fires Prompt Heating Fire Safety Reminder
Have Chimneys and Flues Inspected and Cleaned Each Year
Adams Town Meeting Rejects Petition for Greylock Glen Commission
Town meeting members on Tuesday resoundingly rejected a citizen's petition pushing the creation of a Greylock Glen Commission.
North Adams Sees Drop in Alcohol Licenses
The License Commission last week approved the annual pouring, entertainment, package, liquor and automobile dealer licenses for the coming year.
North Adams' Bernard Calvi Honored for Making the Ultimate Sacrifice
Calvi received the Rite of Christian Burial 82 years after he was buried in a mass grave in the Philippines' Cabanatuan Prison Camp after the forces of Imperial Japan overran the island nation in 1942.
Dalton Water Board Approves Participation in EMS Regionalization Study
The Board of Water Commissioners agreed at its recent meeting to participate in a Central Berkshire and Hill Towns Emergency Medical Services regionalization study.
Berkshire Museum to Offer Community Programming During Renovations
While the museum undergoes construction, it will produce a lineup of off-site events and educational programs across the Berkshires, utilizing partnerships with local organizations.
Adams Board Appoints Retired Dalton Town Manager as Interim Administrator
The Board of Selectmen on Monday named a former Dalton town manager as part-time interim administrator.
Clarksburg Sets Tax Rate; Interviews TA Candidate
The Select Board on Monday night voted after a tax classification hearing to again maintain a single tax rate. Members also interviewed the first candidate for the town administrator post, former Select Board Chair Ronald Boucher.
Dalton OKs Mail-in Ballots for Feb. 3 Special Election
Residents interested in running have until Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, to submit their nomination papers, which need at least 20 certified signatures.
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