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Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Opens for Submissions
The deadline for submissions is Feb. 15, 2025.
Williamstown Police Looking for Suspects After Cole Avenue Shooting
One person was shot with a firearm at 330 Cole Ave. on Sunday morning, triggering an hour-long lockdown of Williams College and a manhunt for an armed suspect.
Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze in Extreme Cold
No injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished a fire in a two-story detached barn and garage at 566 South St. early Sunday morning.
Berkshire Public Health Nurses Launches Newsletter
The Berkshire Public Health Nurses Collaborative is announced the launch of a new quarterly newsletter "Public Health Pulse."
BRTA Announces New Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening Service
This project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within these communities.
Geothermal Tests Warm Greylock School Building Panel
Jesse Saylor of TSKP Studio, the school project designer, said the conductivity of the soils were comparable or better than three recent school completed in Connecticut.
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
The work will take place from Monday, Dec.23, through Friday, Dec.27.
Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion Opens for the Holiday Season
The decorations, prepared by staff and volunteers, highlight the mansion's architecture and history.
MassWildlife: Avoid Decorating With Invasive Plants
Avoid exotic, invasive plants like oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora).
NTIA Approves $14.1M to Boost Statewide Digital Equity
Funds will support digital equity programs working to expand access to Wi-Fi, increase digital literacy and promote device distribution
North Adams Holds First Veterans' Christmas Breakfast
This is the first breakfast the Veterans Department has hosted. They hope to make it an annual event.
Big Lots to Close Pittsfield Store
Big Lots announced on Thursday it would liquidate its assets after a purchase agreement with a competitor fell through.
McCann and Taconic Awarded CTI Grants
McCann was awarded $344,871 and Taconic was awarded $180,610.
Guest Column: An Honor to Serve
As I reflect on the past 22 years serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, I do so with immense pride and gratitude.
MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte Proposal
On Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue.
Tri-Town Health Department Relocation
While staff will be working and available by phone and email, the online permitting system will be accessible. There will be no option for the public to conduct in person business at the Airoldi Building.
North Adams Chops Notch Forest Plan
The goal was to preserve the watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth in a changing climate by removing blighted trees and planting natives, and bring in some revenue as a "demonstration forest."
Williamstown Planning Board Hears Results of Sidewalk Analysis
Two-thirds of the town-owned sidewalks got good grades in a recent analysis ordered by the Planning Board.
Third PHS Staff Member Put on Leave
Superintendent Joseph Curtis Thursday sent a communication to the school community announcing the move.
PEDA Accepts 100 Woodlawn Ave. From GE
PEDA's former building at 81 Kellogg St. (next to 100 Woodlawn Ave) was also demolished. The 100 Woodlawn block is separate from the William Stanley Business Park.
Elizabeth Freeman Center Relocates
EFC is the primary domestic violence program and rape crisis center for Berkshire County.
Weekend Outlook: Holiday Outings and More
There will be plenty of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a holiday lights parade, live music, train rides, and more.
Berkshire County Farms Awarded Grants
West Stockbridge, Lee and Williamstown farms were awarded grants.
'An Abomination': Parents, Residents React to PHS Staff Scandal
This is what angry community members said after two Pittsfield High School staff were put on administrative leave in the last week, one for federal drug charges and the other for an investigation by the Department of Children and Families.
PHS Student Files Suit Against Teacher, School District
Adding to the Pittsfield High School's woes is a lawsuit filed in federal court accusing officials failing to intervene in a teacher's sexual harassment of a student.
North Adams Schools Hike Substitute Wages to Increase Pool
The School Committee earlier this month approved upping the pay scale by $35 to $55 a day and creating a new base of $130 for substitutes with fewer credentials.
What should you know about RMDs?
You may spend many decades contributing to your IRA and 401(k), but eventually you will likely need to take the money out — in fact, you must take the money out or face penalties. What should you know about these mandatory withdrawals?
BRTA Looking for 50-Year Customers to Celebrate their Loyalty
As part of the celebration, the BRTA is inviting riders with a long history of using its services to be featured in the organization's upcoming Annual Report.
Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Financial Paraplanner
Most recently, Mike worked in the insurance industry. He has a strong background in client service and financial planning, with experience helping high-net-worth individuals protect their assets and their futures.
MCLA Hurt by Funding Formula
President James Birge informed the trustees at Thursday's meeting that this has to do with change to the funding formula used by the department.
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