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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pittsfield Announces Homebound Vaccinations for Residents
Homebound residents seeking flu and COVID-19 vaccinations should call the Pittsfield Health Department at (413) 499-9411.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Becket Police K-9 Mourned
The police force's K-9 Kain died Sept. 14 after six years of service to the town.
Pittsfield Selects BCC Internship Program to Be Profiled
ARPA grant supports paid internships
Pittsfield Looking to Increase Safety at Public Beaches
The Parks Commission on Tuesday discussed a request from resident Daniel Miraglia to require life jackets or floatation devices on all swimmers at city-owned public beaches.
Greylock School Building Committee Hopes for Positive Vote
Tuesday's meeting had to be one of the shortest for the committee — approval of some invoices and minutes, and a reminder of the consequential vote on Oct. 8.
Blue-green Algae Bloom Found in Pontoosuc Lake
Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts.
Dalton Green Committee Seeking CAP Logo Submissions
The Dalton Green Committee is asking Wahconah Regional High School to submit logo designs for its Climate Action Plan.
Historic North Adams Home Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters from four communities struggled with water issues as they spent hours trying to douse a blaze in a 250-year-old multi-family structure on Massachusetts Avenue.
Ventfort Hall Awarded Grant for Parking Lot
These areas have deteriorated over time due to extremes of heat, cold, and ice causing potholes and muddy conditions, and sometimes rendering parts of the parking lot unusable.
Lenox Visioning Event for Downtown Village
The meeting will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 am to 1 pm at Lilac Park.
Williamstown Planners Talk Interplay of Proposal with Existing Zoning
The Planning Board last week discussed a number of proposals it hopes to bring forward to town meeting and acknowledged that at least one likely won't be ready in time for this May's annual meeting.
Berkshire United Way Kicks Off 2024 Campaign, Honors Fundraising Coordinator
Berkshire United Way has recognized Susie Brown for decades of leadership in fundraising efforts at Lee Bank.
McCann Sets Aside Funding For MSBA Feasibility Study
The McCann School Committee voted to prepare $275,000 for a Massachusetts School Building Authority feasibility study if the school is accepted into repair program.
Dalton Health Board Extends Vote on Blighted Home
The Board of Health last Wednesday agreed to extend its vote on condemning 27 Mountain View Terrace to the October meeting.
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