Community
Community Hero: Noelle Howland
No Paws Left Behind Executive Director Noelle Howland has been selected as the November Community Hero of the Month.
Butternut Fire Contained; Conditions Improve
The Fire Department continues to urge people to stay out of the affected woods, as the chances of getting hurt are high, and not to start outdoor fires.
Information Sought Regarding Illegally Shot Vermont Bald Eagle
Game wardens with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department first responded to reports of a dead adult bald eagle near East Street in Bridport on Oct. 15, 2024.
Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Touts Online Successes
More than ever, the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce's website is reaching its target audience: people for whom the Village Beautiful is a destination.
Downtown Pittsfield Announces Holiday Downtown Passport
The prize packages are valued at $500, $300 and $200. The promotion will run Friday, Nov. 29 through Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.
North Adams Recreation Center Opens Long-Closed Pool
Now dubbed the North Adams Recreation Center, the building attached to Brayton Elementary School has been scrubbed clean and opened last month for some activities.
Clarksburg Joining Drug Prevention Coalition
The Select Board has agreed to join a collaborative effort for drug prevention and harm reduction.
Pittsfield Road Cut Moratorium
The road cut moratorium is implemented annually, as a precautionary measure, to ensure roads are kept clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary patches while material is unavailable.
Adams Lions Club Makes Anniversary Donations
To celebrate the 85th anniversary of receiving its charter, the Adams Lions Club awarded a total of $8,500 — $100 for each year of the club's existence — to four local organizations.
2nd Street Second Chances Receives Mass Sheriffs Association Award
The Massachusetts Sheriffs Association honored it with the Program of the Year Award during its second annual law enforcement and corrections award ceremony on Tuesday.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Road Work
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound
ACB College Financial Aid Event
The event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6-7 pm at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield at 45 Woodlawn Avenue.
Pittsfield Looks to Update Zoning for ADUs
Accessory dwelling units will be by-right in early 2025 and the city wants to be prepared.
63-Year-Old Lost Postcard United With Intended Recipient
Raymond Guidi was surprised and glad to see the communication after all of this time. He worked for the Pittsfield Public Schools for a few years and then taught in Dalton for nearly 40.
Rain Slows Growth of Butternut Fire
Rain has slowed the Butternut Fire's growth but it's estimated at about 1,200 acres at this point. It's the largest wildfire in the Berkshires since nearly a 1,000 acres burned in Clarksburg State Forest.
North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey Scam
Officials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time.
Clarksburg Eyeing Tight Budget; Looking for Grant Funds
Clarksburg School could be in line for more grants but next year's budget is expected to be tight.
Weekend Outlook: Storytimes, Tribute Bands and Nightwood
There are several events this weekend, including an immersive installation, live music, and book activities. See a list of upcoming bazaars, craft fairs and markets here.
BHS And CDCSB Partner to Improve Housing Availability
BHS will provide the CDCSB with financial support to make some units of the Thornewood available for temporary housing of healthcare workers who face barriers in finding available housing options.
North Adams, Hoosic River Revival to Host Meeting About Flood Control
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. It will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
Berkshire Natural Resources Council Welcomes Director of Advancement
Daunis will lead BNRC's fundraising and engagement initiatives to support its mission of land conservation and access to nature in the Berkshires.
Dalton Division Road Project in Pre-25 Percent Design Stage
The town's engineers say there is still time to work through the Dalton Division Road project’s design and permitting process.
Greylock School Geothermal Funding Raises Concerns
As the Greylock School project moves into Module 6 — design development — there's a nagging question related to the geothermal system.
Butternut Fire Expands to Sheffield, Covering 1,100 Acres
The Butternut Fire has expanded tenfold, now covering almost 1,100 acres of forest and expanding to Sheffield.
Dalton Water Chief Says Lead in Lines Unlikely
Some residents received an "alarming" notice from the Water Department about the possibility of lead pipes or solder in some homes, but officials assured them not to worry.
Lenox Library to Host Book Signing with Award-Winning Illustrator
This program is free and open to the public.
Local Stop & Shop Inventory Still Low After Cyber Attack
Company officials reported that there is limited inventory on certain products and they are restocking shelves as soon as item availability improves.
Pittsfield CPA Project Eligibility Application Process Open
The Committee also welcomes public participation to understand community priorities as it begins a new year of soliciting potential projects for funding.
Vice Chair Vote Highlights Fissure on Williamstown Select Board
A seemingly mundane decision about deciding on a board officer devolved into a critique of one member's service at Monday's Select Board meeting.
North Adams Library Trustees Leery of Tapping Cariddi Money for Repairs
The scope of the work includes demolishing the existing roof membrane, flashing insulation and protection boards on the existing flat roof, repairing and repainting the window frames and sashes, and painting and sealing all surfaces.
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