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Simon's Rock Family Weekend to Begin Friday

Family Weekend serves as an opportunity for parents and family members of Simon's Rock students to meet professors, advisors, and community directors, and get a firsthand look at life on the Simon's Rock campus.

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CHP Berkshires Completes Dental Expansion

The state-of-the-art dental practice is the final step in CHP's dental expansion throughout the Berkshires: since 2022, CHP has established practices in North Adams, Adams and Great Barrington, in order to expand dental care access to for thousands of Berkshire County residents.

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Williamstown Select Board Talks Policy on Plowing Private Ways

The Select Board last week discussed a policy to guide decisions on whether to accept private ways for snow plowing by town personnel.

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USDA Funds May Aid Lanesborough Public Safety Proposal

The town would only see about $60,000 in USDA grants for the proposed public safety building but could finance it through a loan with the federal department.

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BCC Cuts Ribbon on Accessible Quad

On Friday, the college community cut the ribbon on its new, accessible quad. It honors Madeline Snide, a 1978 graduate and the first paraplegic to enroll at the BCC who is credited for inspiring change on campus.

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Berkshire United Way Welcomes Seven New Board Members to Board

The Berkshire United Way (BUW) Board of Directors has appointed seven new members.

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MCLA Alums Honored for Excellence

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts recognized five alumni on Saturday who have demonstrated excellence in their professional and personal lives.

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Governor Appoints Division of Insurance Commissioner

With more than 30 years of industry-related experience in the public and private sector, Caljouw begins his tenure on Nov. 4

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Interprint Awarded Workforce Training Grant

Interprint was awarded $163,900 to train 171 workers; 50 additional jobs are expected by 2026.

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State Recognizes Becket Washington Elementary for High Growth and Achievement

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Becket Washington Elementary School as one of its 2024 schools of recognition.

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Big Y Kicks Off Partners of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

In Berkshire County the beneficiaries this year will include Pittsfield Berkshire Medical Center Women's Imaging Center.

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Mayor Macksey Honored at MS Foundation Gala

Mayor Jennifer Macksey was the recipient of this year's Robert L.W. "Robin" McGraw Award, created by the MS Support Foundation to recognize exemplary citizenship and dedication to helping those within the community living with multiple sclerosis.

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'Rightfully Hers' Tours Popup Display Tours Berkshire Libraries

The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum in Adams, MA brings a four-panel 19th amendment history display to the Adams Free Library, David & Joyce Milne Library, The Berkshire Athenaeum, and Lenox Library this Fall.

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State Air Quality Expert Offers Recommendations for Brayton School

A state air quality director says Brayton Elementary School was a victim of an underreported "natural disaster" that hit the state in late summer.

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Long-awaited Greylock Glen Outdoor Center Opens to Applause

On Friday, the first milestone in the development of the 50-acre parcel was finally realized with the opening of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center.

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Dalton Lions Club to Host Country Festival

The event will feature live performances from Hotshot Hillbillies, Whiskey Sour, and Kollin Kozlowski. Dust off your dancing shoes and learn to square dance with Cliff Brodeur and Terry Hall.

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Michael Cook Sr. Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

Michael Cook Sr. will serve his sentence in State Prison.

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Weekend Outlook: Halloween Events, Ramblefest, and More

There are a variety of events this weekend, including Halloween-themed events, Ramblefest, live music, and more.

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1Berkshire's Berkshire Leadership Program Accepting Applications

The Berkshire Leadership Program seeks, prepares, involves, and sustains individuals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to and competent in addressing community challenges and improving the quality of life in the Berkshires.

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Pittsfield Road Work: Holmes Road Sewer Extension

This work is slated to take approximately four weeks, pending no unexpected delays occur during construction.

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Adams Awarded Grant to Study the Removal of Fisk Street Dam

The town anticipates the study will begin in late 2024 or early 2025.

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Candidates for Third Berkshire Meet in Wide-Ranging Debate

On Nov. 5, voters will decide who is most qualified to push the community forward as the next Third Berkshire District state representative.

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Clarksburg Mulling Safe Routes Possibilities

The town and state are adapting plans for a walking route for children along West Cross Road from the school to the Community Center.

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PHS, Taconic Seniors Honored With Superintendent's Award

Pittsfield High School's Lisa Chen and Taconic High School's Nicholas Kerwood were given the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents' Certificates of Academic Excellence during Wednesday's School Committee meeting.

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Lawsuit Filed Against Dalton, Police Chief, and Former Officer

The lawsuit claimed that the town was negligent and violated Griffin's civil rights. In addition, it claimed that Chief Strout and Buzzella violated Griffin's civil rights.

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Neal, Officials to Celebrate Greylock Glen Center Opening

The $7.3 million center is the first step in what Adams officials hope will become a bustling recreational venue at the foot of Mount Greylock.

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'Illuminated' Women in Photography Exhibit

The exhibit will be on display in the gallery until Nov. 10. The event is free and open to the public.

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Williamstown Paving Operations

Paving will take place in no particular order.

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Dalton Puts HVAC on Hold, OKs Conservation Agent

Voters approved all but one of the four articles on the warrant at the special town meeting that was held on Wednesday at Nessacus Regional Middle School.

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