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Pittsfield Outreach Program Sees Manager

Earlier this month, Director of Public Health Andy Cambi updated the Board of Health on the creation of a new initiative that connects individuals on the streets with needed services.

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Three Taken to Hospital After Pittsfield Shooting

Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday evening after a shooting near the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue, police said.

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Adams Town Hall's Back Parking Lot Staircase Closed

The staircase behind Town Hall was closed earlier this month as a safety precaution.

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Congressman Neal Visits CATA, Meets Artists

During his visit, Congressman Neal met with CATA artists and their families, including artists with disabilities from many of CATA's 65 program partners.

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Elizabeth Freeman Day Slated for Aug. 22 at Ashley House

Freeman's landmark 1781 legal case contributed to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts.

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Chicken BBQ to Benefit Dalton Rotary Club, Church Fund

In addition to chicken, the menu will include corn on the cob, potato salad, watermelon, brownies and beverages.

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Lee Community Builds Area's First Ninja Park

Now, just steps from the original playground, a new ninja park is nearly complete to soon offer adults a unique opportunity to reconnect with that childhood sense of adventure.

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Lenox Meeting Housing Goal with New Apartment Complex

A new mixed-income housing development cut the ribbon on the apartment complex Thursday morning with state and local officials in attendance.

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Jacobs: 'Re-envisioned' Role of Governor's Councillor

The position has long been held by powerful politicians from Springfield. The two District 8 Governor's Councillors before me were former mayors of Springfield.

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Create an Ad: Meadow Farm Equipment

Second- and third-grade students at St. Mary's turned their creativity into real-world advertising by designing ads for Meadow Farm Equipment — wrapping up our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.

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State Launches Driver Education Resources to Improve Safety For Bicyclists

New resources will help future drivers safely share the road by reinforcing the state's four-foot passing law, safe turning practices and other bicycle safety measures

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Pittsfield Health Board Votes to Demolish Blighted Properties

Blighted homes in the West Side and Morningside neighborhoods will be demolished as part of the city's yearly effort to address abandoned properties.

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Vermont's Bear Population Estimate is Above Goal for Fifth Consecutive Year

This marks the fifth consecutive year that the bear population estimate is above the state's objective of 3,500 to 5,500 bears.

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Officials, Teachers & Children Add Names to Greylock School Project

The new Greylock School hit another milestone on Friday with a traditional "topping out" to celebrate the near completion of its steel skeleton.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Scenic Country Farmhouse

Are you looking for a home with pleasant views and enough room for a family or big get together? Then this is the home for you.

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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes From Pittsfield

At the time of this release, we have no confirmed human cases of WNV

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Lee, Blandford Overnight Construction Operations on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, August 17, through Thursday, August 20

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Former Pittsfield Mayor Paul Brindle III Passes at 89

Officials stood out on the steps of City Hall on Thursday to pay their respects to former Mayor Paul Brindle III as his funeral procession passed by.

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Weekend Outlook: Summer Jazz

Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend including plays, storytellers, movies, and more.

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Berkshire County Regional Employment Board Awarded Workforce Development Grant

Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, Inc. was awarded $500,000 to provide training and placement services to 172 unemployed and underemployed participants for Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant roles.

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North Adams Disputes Report of 'Data Breach'

Mayor Jennifer Macksey says a Facebook post accusing the city of a data breach is false.

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Berkshire Mushroom Festival

Hosted at the historic Dewey Hall, this gathering invites attendees to explore the many dimensions of fungi— ecological, culinary, artistic, and medicinal.

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Pittsfield Invited to 'Senior Study' with MSBA

The Pittsfield Public Schools has been invited to engage in a study with the Massachusetts School Building Authority as it requests funds to repair Pittsfield High.

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Fitch, Barrett Meet in Debate for State Representative Seat

The incumbent, John Barrett III, and Andrew Fitch, a North Adams city councilor, met in a theater at Williams College's Paresky Center in a forum sponsored by the town's chapter of the League of Women Voters.

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Walnut Street Repair Project Expected to Begin This Fall

The City Council on Tuesday approved four temporary easements to accommodate the $2 million reconstruction of a collapsed section of Walnut Street over the next year.

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Pittsfield ConCom Sees Revised Work Plans for Wahconah Park

The Conservation Commission will dig into the notice of intent application for Wahconah Park's overhaul.

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Morris Troupe Brings English Folk Dancing to Berkshires

Red Shirt Farm got a visit on Tuesday from Morris folk dancers who delighted guests with a dances and music.

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Community Development Corporation South Berkshire Becomes Impact South County

New name reflects organization's expanded role in creating housing, economic opportunity, and thriving communities.

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Lanesborough Researching Recycling Options

The Select Board is considering ways to make the town Recycling Center more available to prevent people discarding trash off-hours

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BRPC Awarded Grant From Mass Clean Energy Center

Funding supports 35 community-led projects that reduce costs, improve public health, and connect residents to clean energy opportunities

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