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Mold Found in Wahconah High Auditorium
The district filed a claim with its insurance company and anticipated the mold would be completely remediated by the weekend.
North Adams Man Charged in Saturday Shooting
A North Adams man is being charged in a non-fatal shooting that took place at 7 a.m. on Saturday in Adams, according to the District Attorney's office.
18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program Successes
Ten young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees.
2nd Street Executive Director To Speak at Triad Meeting
North Adams senior community invited to learn about 2nd Street's mission
Dalton Police Station and Hall Maintenance Update
Building and Grounds Superintendent Jeff Burch updated the board during the Select Board meeting on Monday on the work being done to improve the conditions of the Town Hall basement where the police station is located.
Williamstown Fire District Counting Down to Construction Start Date
The district's construction adviser, Bruce Decoteau, provided the committee with a number of updates in a brief session at the current fire house on Water Street.
Greylock Welcomed Families For Youth Week 2024
This year's theme, the "Amazing Savings Race," featured a map that included key financial wellness stops, including the benefits of a savings or checking account, the 50-30-20 rule, and the power of compound interest, among other things.
Pittsfield Officer Helps Occupants Flee Early A.M. Fire
The Fire Department is crediting a patrol officer in saving the occupants of a Third Street home from a fire.
Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July 2024
Labor force participation reaches 66 percent, highest rate since September 2020
New Bear Population Estimate Based on 2023 Data
After a consistent overall increase from the 1970s through the 1990s, Vermont's bear population has been relatively stable through the 2000s, with periods of shorter-term growth and decline.
CATA Artists Shine at Clark Exhibit
CATA, based in Great Barrington, is a wide-ranging program that serves artists in nearly every discipline imaginable, from painting to acting to juggling to creative writing.
Wahconah Park Restoration Advancing With Support From Parks Commission
In late June, the restoration committee unanimously voted to move from the schematic design to the design development phase that will deliver full architectural and engineering plans.
Berkshire Athenaeum Short Story Contest Winners
Entries were combined into five age categories with a total of 28 submissions.
Final Phase of Williamstown's Cable Mills Set to Break Ground
Three years after it received the final permitting, the third and final phase of the Cable Mills housing complex is on track to break ground later this year.
Dalton Advisory Panels Nixes Fire Station Add
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee eliminated the possibility of including a fire station in a public safety building.
North Adams Councilor Kayaking for Hoosic River Revival
A city councilor is paddling his way down the Hoosic River to raise funds for the Hoosic River Revival.
Temescal Facing Eviction From North Adams Plant
IIP-MA 7 LLC is asking for damages in the amount of $1,121,905.59 and "such other relief as the Court deems necessary and proper."
ROPE to Host Ghana Experience Event
Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.) to host Ghana 2024 Experience Event - Aug. 24
Pittsfield's Site 9 to See Mill Town Development
Mill Town Capital is continuing its investment in the city by purchasing 4.7 acres of Site 9, William Stanley Business Park's largest parcel.
Weekend Outlook: Motorama, Country Fairs & Marionettes
There are a variety of events this weekend, including classic cars, marionettes, the Cummington Fair, live music, hikes, and more.
MountainOne President Elected Chair of Mass Bankers
Founded in 1905, the MBA is the only Association representing FDIC-insured community, regional and nationwide banks serving consumer and business clients across the Commonwealth.
Pittsfield to Host Community Input Forum on Future of City Parks
The forum will be held at City Hall, located at 70 Allen Street, in the Council Chambers.
Pittsfield Begins Educational Outreach on Toters
Mayor Peter Marchetti kicked off a series of four community meetings on Wednesday to educate the public.
Hoosac Valley Looks to Vote Budget Next Month
A tentative date of Sept. 30 has been set for a districtwide vote on the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's fiscal 2025 budget.
Williamstown Planning Board Again Takes Up Short-Term Rentals
His draft bylaw only would apply in the town's residential districts, meaning that in commercial districts, any home could be on the market for services like Airbnb or Vrbo 365 days a year.
Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting
Beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the City Clerk's Office.
Dalton Fire District Tries to Clarify Prudential Committee Role
The agenda posted on Aug. 15 included two items: general business and a discussion of the duties of the Water Commissioners and Prudential Committee.
How to be a 'seasonal' investor
As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest. What are the seasons of an investor's life? And how should you respond to them?
Pittsfield Councilor Demands Legible Maps from Project Applicants
Councilor at Large Earl Persip III was the lone vote in opposition to a utility pole petition from Eversource and Verizon New England on Tuesday night.
New School Project Info Session Set at Brayton
The School Building Committee is continuing efforts to get information out about the Greylock School project ahead of a debt exclusion vote on Oct. 8.
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