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Dalton Fire District Voters Approve Purchase of Ambulance

During the special meeting on Tuesday, Fire District voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs.

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Berkshire High Schools Release Statement on Fan Behavior at Athletic Events

Ahead of the Winter Sports Season, all Berkshire County superintendents and principals met to discuss concerns regarding conduct at school-sponsored athletic events.

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Snow Advisory Called for Berkshires

More snow is on the way for the region but it's anyone's guess how much we'll get.

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Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Will Seek New Operators

The Tavern at The A is again looking for a new operator with a hopeful opening in the spring. First, it must be able to transfer the liquor license.

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'Today' Show Visiting Stockbridge

Look out for lights and cameras as NBC's "Today" show previews the famed Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas event.

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Family Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of "Billy Budd's" publication, the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Athenaeum are hosting this oral history event, encouraging intergenerational sharing of family stories.

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BRTA Awarded Grant to Expand Service Area

The grant will support commuter service between Pittsfield and Northampton, service between North Adams and Greenfield, and increased frequency on current service between Greenfield and Northampton.

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North Adams Begins Search Process for New Superintendent

The School Committee plans to cast a wide net in its search for a new superintendent.

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Dalton and Fire District Set Tax Rates for FY25

The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done historically, during its meeting on Monday night.

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Pittsfield Takes 'Big Step' With Supportive Housing

On Tuesday, Hearthway Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for 37 new units of supportive housing, 28 on vacant land on West Housatonic Street and nine at Zion Lutheran Church on First Street.

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Seeing Rainbows Awarded Outdoor Recreation Grant

Berkshire-based trans-operated org receives $10,000 grant from Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation

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Williamstown Health Board Considers Local Rule on 'Flavored' Tobacco

The Board of Health on Monday heard a suggestion that the town code be updated to allow the local authority to bar the sale of items that run afoul of the commonwealth's prohibition of flavored tobacco products.

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Senator Mark December Staff Office Hours

Appointments are not required.

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North Adams Council OKs Union Wage Hikes

The City Council passed an updated fiscal 2025 classification and compensation plan with no debate at a special meeting on Monday.

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Lanesborough to Mall Owners: Pay Your Taxes

The owners say they are plagued by the costs of stabilizing a rundown property that should not have gotten to its current state and cite "inhibitive" taxation from the Baker Hill Road District.

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Dalton Green Committee Selects Climate Action Logo

The Green Committee voted to select Ashlyn Roch's submission for its Climate Action Plan logo during its November meeting.

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Butternut Fire Command Terminated After 2 Weeks

After about two weeks of working to contain the Butternut Fire, the incident command has ended.

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Cheshire Opens Tree Festival, Clarksburg Children Sing

Cheshire was one of three North Berkshire communities on Sunday that marked the beginning of the holiday season with tree lightings and events.

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South County Night Construction Operations

The work will take place from Monday, December 2, through Friday, December 6, during the following scheduled hours.

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Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program

Sign up forms will be sent home with Pittsfield students in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 by Nov. 22, 2024.

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Hoosac Valley Coal & Grain Marks Five Years Under New Owner

Hoosac Valley Coal and Grain owner Jennifer Brown has expanded the business hoping to remind shoppers of Adams' past.

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Adams Special Town Meeting to Take Up Memorial School Development

Town meeting members will decide nine articles at a special town meeting next week, including the disposition of the 72-year-old Memorial Building.

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Hancock Holds Inaugural Tree Lighting

A light coating of snow was on the ground, and holiday spirit was in the air as Hancock lit its new town Christmas tree on the lawn in front of Town Hall.

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Governor Healey Nominates Three New Judges

The nominees will now continue forward to the Governor’s Council for confirmation.

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December is the Start of Bird Feeding Season

According to Vermont Fish and Wildlife, December is the Start of bird feeding season.

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Governor Healey Signs Breast Cancer Screening Bill

Legislation will increase access to breast cancer screening and early detection treatments for little to no cost

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Pittsfield Council Requests Geographical Diversity in Appeals Court Justices

The City Council would like to see geographical diversity in the Massachusetts Appeals Court system.

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Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiled at CRA

The sign highlights how, on June 13, 1825, Lafayette was welcomed into Dalton at Nelson's coffee house while passing from Pittsfield to Boston.

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ABCC Kicks Off 'Operation Safe Holidays'

Enforcement Efforts Focuses on Impaired Driving Prevention

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Eversource Holiday Energy Efficiency Tips

Eversource is reminding customers about some ways to get in the holiday spirit while conserving energy, saving money and staying safe.

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