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Williamstown Paving Operations
Paving will take place in no particular order.
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.
Pittsfielders Want Extra Recycling Toters, Not Trash Toters
About a month into the new trash system, more than 2,200 extra recycling toters and over 500 additional trash toters have been requested.
Updated Numbers in Greylock School Vote
A handful of provisional ballots are still to be confirmed but not enough to make any difference in the results.
Pittsfield Tourism Commission Reconvenes
Its purpose is to stimulate tourism and promote and market the city for vacations, visitors, recreation, and convenient business.
Governor Declares Fire Prevention Week in Massachusetts
This Year's Theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You"
Pittsfield Council Rejects 5-Minute Public Comments
The City Council on Tuesday rejected Daniel Miraglia's request to change the open-mic public comment period at council meetings from three to five minutes when 20 or fewer speakers sign up.
Kid-Friendly Events this Spooky Season
Trick or treat! Halloween is approaching, and what better way to celebrate with your kids than by participating in these kid-friendly events that are as sweet as the candy your children wholeheartedly adore
Maple Street Cemetery Tour
The walking tour winds its way past the graves of famous and infamous people from the town's past.
Adams Ramble Weekend
The 56th annual Greylock Ramble hike, along the Cheshire Harbor Trail to the summit of Mount Greylock, will take place the following day, Monday, Oct. 14.
Dalton Ambulance Committee Evaluates Vehicle Options
The station has two ambulances — a 2016 International and a 2019 Ford 50. In September, it was reported that the International had been out of service for the last month because of brake issues.
New Greylock School Vote Edges Yes Victory
The new Greylock School project will move forward after a successful debt exclusion vote on Tuesday.
Williams College 'Pluriverse' Pavilion Example of Intersection of Disciplines
A Williams College class has brought together art and architecture, sustainability and design, and learned a whole lot about carpentry and math, in a curling, open pavilion on Main Street.
Lenox Library to Host 'Understanding Your Ballot Program'
This free event will take place in the main reading room of the Library, located at 18 Main Street, Lenox.
DiZoglio Walking the State in Support of Legislative Transparency
For the next week, DiZoglio will be walking from Berkshire County to Boston to raise awareness for ballot question one, which would give the auditor the authority to audit the Legislature.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
The dinner will feature roast pork, mashed potato, and vegetable with dessert choices of chocolate cream or apple pie.
Berkshire Schools Awarded CPPI Grants
Universal access to preschool is part of Governor Maura Healey's Gateway to Pre-k agenda to make early education and child care more affordable and accessible for all families across Massachusetts.
'Sasquatch' Comes to Bennington for Free Family Event
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health, has partnered with other community organizations and businesses to launch the Bennington Sasquatch Search.
Dalton Special Town Meeting Set Wednesday
A special town meeting will be held at Nessacus Regional Middle School this Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. to vote on four articles.
Pittsfield Holiday Inn Express Seeks Further TIF Extension
The company is seeking a second two-year extension on its TIF because of higher construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need to secure additional financing.
Driscoll Marches in North Adams, Meets With Local Democrats
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said she sees optimism and potential in the Steeple City after marching in Sunday's Fall Foliage Day Parade.
Pittsfield Schools See Fewer Cell Phone Violations
There were 416 log entries for violations towards the end of September while in September 2023, there were almost 1,000.
Guest Column: North Adams Is Leading on Climate Response
A broader understanding of the nature of both our regional forests and the role of humans that interact with them is necessary to understand what actions are called for and how they will work hand-in-hand with passive approaches to long-term stewardship.
MCLA: Panel of Drag Performers to Celebrate Queer Identities and Performance Art
This event is free and open to the public.
Dream Green Makes Mattress Recycling Easier
Kennedy, a longtime employee of Central Radio in North Adams, noticed a problem. It was not easy to recycle old mattresses, especially since the 2022 state law banning their disposal in trash.
Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc Lake
Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts.
Pittsfield Bulky Waste Collection Updates
With the new toter system in place, the bulky waste collection program continues with a change in when items are picked up.
Dalton Water Board Eyes EMS Regionalization Study
The study would include the bordering towns of Savoy, Windsor, Dalton, Hinsdale and Peru, and the Hampshire County town of Middlefield.
North Adams Voters to Decide Greylock School Project
There is only one question on the ballot, whether to approve a debt exclusion that will allow borrowing for the project outside the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2 for the life of the loan. It is not an override.
Governor Announces Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity
$5 Million Available to Fund Safety Equipment for Local Fire Departments
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