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Becket Overnight Low Speed Lane Closures

Monday, Nov. 4, through the morning of Friday, Nov. 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

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Lipton Appealing Dalton Code Enforcement Ruling on Gas Station

A public hearing on Nov. 12 will determine whether the new owners of 630 Main St. can proceed with their plan to reopen a gas station.

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Mount Greylock Roads to Close For Maintenance

Rockwell Road from the Visitor Center to Jones Nose parking area will remain open for visitor access, weather permitting.

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Youngsters Promote National Diabetes Awareness Month in Hinsdale

Fourth-grader Nelson Pelkey and his cousin, fifth-grader Emily Ham, each have Type 1 diabetes, a condition formerly known as juvenile diabetes.

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Eagles Band Returns to the Colonial for Annual Concert

The annual event at The Colonial Theatre has been a staple for the band since the early 2000s. This year, it will be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m.

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State Fire Marshal: Fall Back Safely

Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries Twice a Year, Replace Alarms if Outdated

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Windsor Man Facing Murder Charge

A Windsor man has been charged with murder in the death of his sister on Thursday.

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Dalton Ambulance Committee Recommends Ambulance Purchase

However, in the last couple of weeks, one of these sellers returned to the district to inform it that another agency backed out of a vehicle order last minute, so an ambulance became available early.

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Berkshire Museum Features Maritime Art

Both exhibitions will open on Nov. 2, 2024, and remain on view through Jan. 5, 2025.

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South County Overnight Construction Operations

Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 8

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Williams College Looking to Fill Commercial Space on Spring Street

Spoon, a popular froyo shop on the first floor of the college's bookstore, plans to cease operations on Nov. 11. The Williamstown Apothecary will close on Nov. 14.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Holiday Inn TIF Extension

The Finance subcommittee on Monday recognized the pandemic's impact on business and the benefits of a new hotel.

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Pittsfield Super Details Emergency Communication with Families

In September, when the district got word of a police chase on upper West Street, there were no questions asked when the PPD instructed them to shelter in place.

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Weekend Outlook: Bazaars, First Friday and Day of the Dead

There are several events this weekend, including first friday activities, live music, and more.

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Are your heirs ready to receive an inheritance?

When leaving an inheritance, there's a lot involved — emotionally, financially and legally.

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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Food Security Infrastructure Grants

Berkshire Grown, Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, and Fairfields Dairy Farm were awarded grants.

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Greylock Federal Promotes Assistant Vice President, Market Manager

Beron began her career with Greylock as a part-time teller at the Lee branch.

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Greylock School Project Moves Into Detailed Design Stage

The School Building Committee on Tuesday voted to extend the contracts of Collier's International as owner's project manager and TSKP Studio as the designer.

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MCLA Awaits News on Donor Gift

College officials have been working with the donor, who wishes to remain anonymous at this point, about a major gift that could include an art museum.

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Lanesborough Select Board Decreases Bailey Road Speed Limit

The Select Board on Monday voted to change the "questionable" 40 mph zone to a 35 mph speed limit.

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Pittsfield Licensing Board Says Bar Responded Properly to Melee

The Licensing Board feels the owners of Bei Tempi responded properly to an early October melee outside of the bar.

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Berkshire County Sees Over $300K for Digital Equity

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's Massachusetts Broadband Institute announced $1.33 million to communities as part of its new Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program.

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Zebra Mussels Detected in Pontoosuc

The public is asked to remove seasonal docks, mornings, and buoys from Pontoosuc Lake, inspect and wash boating or water equipment.

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Springtime Start Set for Bel Air Dam Removal

During construction, one lane of Wahconah Street will be shut down; northbound traffic will be able to pass down Wahconah Street but southbound traffic will be diverted south on North Street and west on Pontoosuc Avenue.

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Williams College Gets $105M in Bonding for WCMA, Capital Projects

Williams College has received more than $105 million bonding toward construction of the new art museum and other campus capital projects.

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Mount Greylock Making Lighting Improvements on Campus

Lights are tested at the new track and field complex at Mount Greylock Regional School on Wednesday night.

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UCS Holds Annual Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash

This family friendly event supports UCS' Teens4Change (T4C) program, a peer-led program that gives local teens opportunities to plan activities, build connections and take positive action in their community.

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State Fire Marshal: Brush Fire Warning

Common Causes Include Power Equipment, Fireplace Ashes, and Heating/Cooking.

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Pittsfield Community Bike Ride

Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m. at the Crane Avenue parking lot.

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The Humble Pie Hullabaloo

Pie Tasting, Recipe Share, Soup, Hot Cider, Live Music, Raffle and Optional Hike November 2, 1-3 PM

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