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Williams Elementary Receives National Designation

Williams Elementary School has received national recognition for its performance.

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Lanesborough Temporary Closure of Summer Street for Paving Operations

Road closure scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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North Adams Schools Seeing Bright Spots on MCAS Scores

The public schools are seeing some ups and downs in MCAS scores for 2024 but improvement overall from last year compared to state data.

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Dalton Board Questions Intent of Proposed 'Clean-up' Fund

The Select Board wants clarification on the original intent of the proposed "Clean-up Loan Fund" before deciding on it.

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Suspect Arraigned in Fatal Stockbridge Hit & Run

A West Stockbridge woman has been charged in the hit-and-run that killed Franklin Ripley on Saturday.

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Peddler's Pack of Spooky Tales at the Bidwell House Museum

Dennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the living history field for over forty years.

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BHS Relocating Helicopter Landing Zone to Hillcrest Campus of BMC

The move will be effective on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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Berkshire County Arc Celebrates 70 Years

Berkshire County Arc is celebrating 70 years of enriching the lives of those with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism.

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Watch out for investment scams

When you invest, you'll find that knowledge is power.

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Pontoosuc Lake Health Advisory No Longer in Effect

On Sept. 18, the city announced observations results at Pontoosuc Lake confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom that could have presented harmful health effects for users of the lake.

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Junior Marketers: Southside Sales & Service

Kicking off the series is the family-owned small business Southside Sales & Service, located at 546 Curran Highway in North Adams.

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Pittsfield To Host Public Meeting on the Bel Air Dam

At this meeting, participants will receive updates on the project design including dam removal, sediment removal and habitat and stream restoration.

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2nd Street Second Chances Debuts Revamped Space

The ribbon was cut Monday on a larger and revitalized space at the former Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction.

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Hoosac Valley's $23M Budget Passes Districtwide Vote

Voters of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District passed a fiscal 2025 budget of $23 million on a vote of 218-160. There was no discussion as the question was moved almost unanimously to a vote.

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Berkshires Gets Spooky With Adult Halloween Activities

Here are our must-do Halloween activities in Berkshire County.

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MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction Operations

Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3. Lane closures in effect during overnight hours

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District Attorney's Office Elder Fraud Program

The event includes the US Department of Justice; the United States Postal Inspection Service; the Department of the Treasury; the Federal Bureau of Investigations; and the US Attorney's Office.

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Williamstown Con Comm Reviews Revised Summer Street Proposal

The Conservation Commission on Thursday reviewed a refined version of the site plan for a planned four-home subdivision off Summer Street.

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PHS Graduate Departs to Colombia With Peace Corps

Earlier this month, 24-year-old Kennedy Merriam departed to Colombia where she will serve as a co-English teacher for two years.

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Scooter Driver Killed in Hit & Run in Stockbridge

The victim, whose name has not been released, was found lying on the side of road near mile marker 4.1 on Route 102. A motorist driving by called 911 at 6:44 a.m. to report seeing someone on the road.

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Governor Nominates Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court

If confirmed, Justice Blake will serve as the first woman Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court

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Community Hero of the Month: Christopher Keegan

Every morning on Christmas, thousands of kids, from newborns to 14-year-olds, will have presents to open because of the hard work of Keegan and his team.

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State Awarded $1M For Registered Apprenticeships

US Department of Labor Award is part of Biden-Harris Administration's Effort to Diversify, Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in States

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Dalton Green Committee Member Receives MassRecycle Award

Local environmental activist and Green Committee member Thomas Irwin was awarded the inaugural outstanding volunteer award during MassRecycle's 29th annual award ceremony.

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Paul Mark Appointed to Cultural Economy Advisory Council

Healey-Driscoll Administration Appoints Cultural Economy Advisory Council Members

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BIC to Host TEDx Berkshires 2024

TEDx Berkshires is a local, independently organized event.This year's event will be held on Thursday, OCt. 10, 2024, from 1:30 – 5:00 pm, with a reception to follow.

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Dalton Sets Special Town Meeting for Oct. 9

There will be a special town meeting at Nessacus Regional Middle School on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. to vote on four articles.

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West Stockbridge Vaccine Clinics

Tuesday's clinic will be held from 8 to 10 am and Thursday's clinic will be held from 4 to 6 pm.

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BRPC Outlines Busy Year Addressing Region's Needs

The regional planning agency closed fiscal year 2024 with a revenue increase of nearly $858,000 over the previous year, and a total income of more than $6.9 million from grants, local organizations, and nonprofit agreements.

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NBCTC Director Named Grand Marshal of 2024 Fall Foliage Parade

David Fabiano of Northern Berkshire Community Television Corp. has been selected as the grand marshal for the upcoming 68th annual Fall Foliage Parade presented by 1Berkshire.

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