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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Petricca TIF
On Monday, the Finance subcommittee voted in favor of a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corp.'s $4 million expansion at 550 Cheshire Road, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.
Lanesborough Advancing Two Public Safety Building Options
A $7.3 million facility could hold police and emergency medical services under one roof and, for $6.5 million, the departments could have their own buildings.
Education Secretary Promotes FAFSA at Monument Mountain
Only half of the state's graduates completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid last year, and the Executive Office of Education wants to see that number grow.
North Adams Council to Take Up Sullivan School Sale
The City Council will be asked Tuesday to authorize the sale of Sullivan School to Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation for $50,000.
Senior Estate and Trust Attorney Joins Berkshire Law Group
Bryan earned his Juris Doctor as well as Master of Law in Taxation from Suffolk University Law School in Boston.
Bennington College Offering Late-Decision Applications
This new admissions round responds to the evolving needs of prospective students navigating their college search.
Berkshire Officials Back Bills to Protect Minors From Sexual Abuse
Local officials urge the passage of "long overdue" legislation to protect minors from sexual abuse by adults who are teachers, mentors, or other positions of trust.
Berkshire Green Drinks to Feature Presentation on Rare Butterfly Species
The event will be held online via Zoom and in person at Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield, MA. The in-person gathering begins at 5:15 PM, with the presentation starting at 6:00 PM.
Callahan Named Finalist for North Adams Superintendent
The Superintendent Search Committee has put forward one candidate to lead the public schools: Assistant Superintendent Timothy Callahan.
Berkshire County in 'Significant Drought'
This designation underscores the persistent dry conditions affecting the area and necessitates heightened awareness and water conservation efforts.
24th Annual Berkshire Robotics Challenge
The event is free and open to the public. This year's Challenge, "SUBMERGED," features a field of 27 teams with more than 250 students from all over Berkshire County, using programmable robots to complete a variety of missions.
Berkshire Village Owners Owes Cheshire Back Taxes
In addition to residents complaints about Berkshire Village's deteriorating condition, the mobile home park also owes the town roughly $21,000 in back taxes.
Senator Markey Headlines Pittsfield Democratic Rally
Democratic leaders railed against the Republican administration on Sunday and urged residents to take action — but offered little on what their strategy is to oppose President Trump's agenda.
Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Col. Roger Landry
Dr. Roger Landry served his country from 1973 to 1995 in the Air Force with honor and distinction as a chief flight surgeon, and retiring as a colonel.
Gov, AG Issue Guidance on Equal Access to Education
Under the joint guidance, Massachusetts educational institutions should continue their work to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility among their student bodies.
Williams College Plans Temporary Parking Lot at Former Field House Site
Williams College last month secured the town's permission to convert the former site of Towne Field House to a temporary parking lot.
MassWildlife: Discover animal tracks
Wild animals are experts at staying out of sight. Yet the winter snow and mud can reveal a detailed account of the comings and goings of even the most secretive animals.
Dalton Rotary Club Provides Soldier On With Super Bowl Meal
Club members prepared and delivered chili, cornbread, wings, chips, and brownies for approximately 60 veterans.
Lt. Gov. Touts Rural Grant Awards in Cummington
A state grant has boosted the Berkshire Trail Building revitalization by $400,000, a project that has been in the works for over six years.
Dalton Hires Executive Assistant to the Town Manager
The Select Board has appointed Lori Venezia as the new executive assistant to the town manager. She started her role on Monday.
Williamstown Prudential Committee Interviews Fire Chief Candidates
The Prudential Committee on Wednesday interviewed three finalists to replace retiring Fire Chief Craig Pedercini.
MassDOT: South County Bridge Painting
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
Clarksburg Closes Case on Police Department
The Select Board this week formally voted to permanently close the Police Department and authorize the town administrator to sell the cruisers.
Steeple City Social Slowly Opening in North Adams
The long-awaited Steeple City Social is in "soft open" mode at the moment. Last weekend, Meghan Daly and Andrew Fitch opened the doors for people to see the new spot and try some of their items.
Pittsfield Short on Snow Plowers
On Presidents Day weekend, a storm dumped around 6 inches of snow on Berkshire County. Just before, the city was able to onboard a few more contractors.
Adams Firefighters Stop Fire in Home's Wall
Firefighters were called out Friday afternoon to deal with a smoking wall in a duplex on West Street.
State Fire Marshal: Daylight Saving Time Reminder
When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms. Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives, Fire Officials Say
Lenox Fire Douses Garage Blaze, Cause Under Investigation
Firefighters made swift work of a garage fire that could have turned into a conflagration on Friday morning.
Stamford Library to Host Program on Vermont 251 Club
Jim and Nancy Bushika, Stamford residents and members of the Vermont 251 Club, will present the hour-long program.
Pittsfield Awarded Grant to Plant Native Shade Trees
This funding will enable the city to plant 40 native shade trees in a middle-income neighborhood that currently lacks sufficient street tree cover, located outside of the designated Greening the Gateway Cities area.
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