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Voices for Recovery Set for Saturday

Have Hope Peer Recovery Center is inviting the community to celebrate Recovery Month at the annual Voices for Recovery event.

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Pittsfield Police Arrest Maine Murder Suspect

The Pittsfield Public Schools sheltered in place for a few minutes Friday morning due to the tracking of a suspect for a "very serious crime."

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2nd North Adams Missing World War II Casualty Identified

Pvt. First Class Erwin S. King of Clarksburg had barely been put to rest in Southview Cemetery when news that another missing serviceman has been identified.

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Weekend Outlook: Country Fairs, Pumpkin Fests, Latino Celebrations

There are a variety of events this weekend, including a country fair, live music, and more.

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Red Lion Inn Appoints General Manager

Stacey Gravanis Appointed General Manager of the Red Lion Inn

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Henry Flynt Grants and Fund for Williamstown Grants Available

Applications are due by Oct. 15, 2024.

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Williamstown Library Expands Hours, Offerings

Milne Trustees vice chair Jared Della Rocca appeared before the Select Board on Tuesday to detail some of the new initiatives that expand both the library’s mission and its access to the community.

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DPW Leadership Position Supported by Pittsfield Subcommittee

On Monday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee unanimously OKed Mayor Peter Marchetti's request to add a deputy commissioner to the department to assist with Commissioner Ricardo Morales' workload.

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Housing Secretary Applauds County's Collaborative Housing Efforts

On Thursday, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus visited Pittsfield Housing Authority (PHA) and Berkshire Community Action Council's central office.

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Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Electronic Music Workshop Series

The Berkshire Athenaeum are partnering with Geoffrey Carter of BeatNest who will guide youth in creating original music while growing their skills as creative individuals.

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Pittsfield Halloween Parade Returns with Hollywood Theme

The city's historic Halloween parade rises from the dead this year with a Hollywood theme.

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Berkshire Community Land Trust Awarded Grant

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced over $27.8 million in grant funding for park improvements and open space acquisitions across Massachusetts that will conserve 2,375 acres.

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MountainOne Recognizes Mountaineers with Volunteer Awards

Mountaineers from the Berkshires, South Shore, and Pioneer Valley gathered to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions made over the past year.

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North Adams Seeking Christmas Tree Donation

Trees should come from the Northern Berkshire region and donations will be accepted through the first week of November.

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Child-care Agency Plans Wahconah Street Facility

Berkshire County Head Start plans to demolish a Wahconah Street building and construct an early child-care facility near the people it serves.

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Retired Clarksburg Police Chief Reflects on Career

He retired 100 years after the Police Department was established with the appointment of Police Chief George Warren Hall of Briggsville, a former constable and a selectmen.

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Annual Lenox Apple Squeeze

The Apple Squeeze is a one day fall festival that takes over the town of Lenox

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Williamstown Community Chest Annual Fun Run

This community event consists of two races, a 5K run and a 1-mile kids' run/family walk.

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Mount Greylock Class of 1975 Planning 50th Reunion

Organizers are looking to update the current class list and are reaching out to family, relatives and friends to help in this endeavor.

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Pittsfield Gets 100K For Digital Equity

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

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Hoosac Valley Preparing For District Vote on $23M Budget

The Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved a document "strongly" endorsing the school district's fiscal 2025 budget.

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Williamstown Select Board Names Neely to Interim Seat

After more than two hours of discussion, the board voted 3-1 to select Neely after two rounds of voting where the four remaining elected officials were deadlocked, 2-2, on how to replace Andrew Hogeland until May’s election.

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North Adams Council OKs New Police Cruiser

Mayor Jennifer Macksey said the funds will come out of the parking meter reserve fund which is at $241,000.

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Clarksburg's Erwin King Laid to Rest 82 Years After Falling at Guadalcanal

The community turned out in force on Tuesday to pay respects to long missing World War II Marine Erwin S. King.

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Beartown State Forest Campground Extends Camping Season

In July, the campground reopened with more than $350,000 in improvements, including modern bathroom facilities and enhanced amenities.

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Berkshire South 5K Fundraiser Returns

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Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New Tenants

Director of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.

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W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project Awarded Grant

The funding was requested by State Senator Paul Mark, Chair of the State's Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development.

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Methuselah Slapped with Weeklong Liquor License Suspension

The Licensing Board came to the verdict on Monday after a show-cause hearing for its annual downtown all-alcohol license was continued twice. The suspension will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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Williamstown Church Begins Renovation of Entry

The Roman Catholic parish held a site dedication and blessing for a long-awaited front entryway project after its 10:30 Mass.

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