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Hundreds Turn Out for 18th Annual Berkshire Buddy Walk

The goals of the walk are three-fold: to celebrate Down syndrome awareness, to educate the general public and to advocate on behalf of the thousands of Americans born with Down syndrome each year.

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BRTA Medical Transportation for Seniors in Rural Areas

This new medical transportation service is for seniors, 60 years+

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Pittsfield Health Board Warned of Issues With Juvenile Vaping

Health officials have worked to control cigarette smoking in the city but vaping poses a new problem for the younger generation.

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Registration Open for Upcoming Lenox Vaccine Clinics

Registration is required for and can be done using one of two methods

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South County Nighttime Construction Operations

Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:

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Mount Greylock District Addressing Shortfall in State Report

The Mount Greylock Regional School District is working to address a deficiency identified in the commonwealth's recent Special Education and Civil Rights Monitoring Report.

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Wahconah High Mold Remediation Complete; Investigation Ongoing

The mold remediation in the Wahconah High School auditorium is complete, and the air levels are safe and meet the state standard.

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Berkshire NAMI Celebrates 40 Years

The local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness held its annual meeting at Zucchini's Restaurant on Wednesday. Between fundraising and sponsorships, the organization brought in nearly $91,700 in the last year and invested about $28,000 into its programs.

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2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House

2nd Street to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Open House on September 30

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Pittsfield Veterans Remember Missing Comrades, POWs

Around 20 people gathered at the South Street Memorial Park on Friday morning to mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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Teacher of the Month: Mark Brown

Drury High School math teacher Mark Brown has been selected as the September Teacher of the Month.

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Fairview Hospital Golf Classic Raises Funds for Equipment

The event provides valuable support for Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems' 25-bed critical access hospital in Great Barrington.

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PopCares Chix Dinner Fundraiser Returns

The popular PopCares chicken dinner will be held in person this year for the first time since 2019. Tickets are now on sale for the dinner scheduled Saturday, Oct. 5, at GreylockWorks.

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Alcohol Control Commission Holds Seminar for Pittsfield Licensees

City restaurateurs gathered in Council Chambers on Wednesday for a refresher on alcohol regulations straight from the source.

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MassWildlife: Fall Outdoor Safety Tips

The return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2024 hunting season.

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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Renamed to 'MassAbility'

New name reflects a more expansive effort to break down stigma and increase equity and access for people with disabilities

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Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $475K Campaign Goal

The crowd at 3 West at the Norad Mill were gathered to do some business, hear about the work being done by some of the 20 member agencies, and set a fundraising goal for next year of $475,000.

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Clarksburg Word War II Casualty Returns Home After 82 Years

King had left Drury High in North Adams just six weeks after Pearl Harbor to enlist in the Marines and never returned home — until now.

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Pittsfield Daytime Paving Operations on Merrill Road

Work will begin on Monday, Sept. 23, and continue through Friday, Sept. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

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Free community college a boon for students, workforce and local economy

These programs can provide free tuition and fees, and even an allowance for books, to eligible students.

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WIC Celebrates 50 Years of Women, Children Assistance

Community members and staff were greeted in the lobby by large purple balloons in the shape of 50 to mark the anniversary, snacks, and smiling faces.

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BEAT Awarded Funding for a Community Commercial Dishwasher

The award will be used to purchase and install a commercial dishwasher at BEAT's Environmental Leadership and Education Center, located in Pittsfield, as well as to purchase supplies for a stock of at least 100 reusable place settings.

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Pittsfield Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents

Homebound residents seeking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations should call the Pittsfield Health Department at (413) 499-9411.

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LitNet to Honor Board Member At Fundraiser

The Literacy Network to Honor Board Member John Toole, Celebrate Keator Scholarship Recipient and Host Octavio Nallin at its Annual Fundraising Celebration on Sept. 20.

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Taconic Track Closing For Repairs, Spring Completion Set

On Thursday, the city announced that the track will be closed to all users starting Monday. It is slated to reopen in late spring with a new surface and other elements for a better user experience.

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Dalton Mulls Over Proposed Sign Policy

The town is considering establishing a sign policy that would restrict the posting of certain signs on town property.

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ARPA Funds Approved for Public Safety Feasibility Study

The Select Board voted to allocate $100,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund a feasibility study for a proposed public safety facility.

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Clarksburg World War II Casualty Returns Home for Burial

Marine Pvt. First Class Erwin S. King returns home on Friday, more than eight decades after he marched to war.

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Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag Sale

The Clarksburg Historical Commission is sponsoring the second annual Townwide Tag Sale to be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 to 2 at Town Hall, 111 River Road.

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Weekend Outlook: Fresh Grass, Autumn Equinox, and More

There are a variety of events this weekend, including festivals, autumn equinox celebrations, live music, and more.

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