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Stearns Staff Accused of Using Bathroom to 'De-Escalate' Students
A report was filed with the state Department of Children and Families and separate investigations are being conducted by DCF and the Pittsfield Public Schools.
BCC to Hold Workforce CompTIA Security Certification Virtual Trainings
The 13-week training will occur online on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and run through June 25. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
Berkshire Pipe & Tobacco Sees License Suspension
After repeat violations, a longtime Tyler Street retailer cannot sell tobacco until the end of the year.
North Adams Community Development Panel Mulls Affordable Housing Trust
One City Council committee is hoping to take more active steps on housing and economic development in North Adams.
Love of T Showcases Community at Gala
The non-profit Love of T celebrated its ever-growing community and raised funds to continue its mission during its "Dance the Blues Away" gala on Saturday.
North Adams Man Facing Drug Charges Is Charged Again
A city man has been charged with drug violations after a search warrant turned up drugs and trafficking materials Friday at a Houghton Street apartment.
Williamstown's Spring Election Taking Shape
Four potential candidates have taken out nomination papers for three seats on the Select Board that will be voted on this May, the town clerk reported on Wednesday.
Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Ghost Tours & More
There are several events this weekend, including First Friday festivities, live music, a ghost tour, and more.
Greylock Community Enrichment Scholarship Applications Now Available
Students must be Greylock Federal Credit Union members.
Berkshire County Transportation Enhanced by Over $400 K in State Grants
BRTA and the Town of Great Barrington have received a combined total of over $400,000 through the Community Transit Grant Program (CTGP).
Williamstown Planners Reject Sweet Farm Road Waivers
The Planning Board on Tuesday voted not to grant the waivers needed to allow a request to accept Sweet Farm Road as a public way to go before town meeting in May.
Plaque Dedicates Ketchum Memorial Meeting Room in Clarksburg
The bronzed cast aluminum sign was purchased by the town's Historical Society, said Jeanne Moulthrop, a member and chair of the Historical Commission.
Community Leaders Read to Kids at St. Mary's School
In conjunction with Read Across America, St. Mary's School is starting its big reading challenge.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Taking Over Pittsfield Big Lots
Ollie's, based in Harrisburg, Pa., acquired 40 leases for Big Lots stores and Burlington Stores Inc. another dozen.
Bianchi Barbarotta Foundation to Host 11th Annual Beer Tasting Event
Admission to the event is $30.
BRTA Mulls Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA Communities
This would expand opportunities for rural residents to use the transit authority's services and could even be a catalyst for route extensions.
CHP Suspends Mobile Health Unit and Cuts Staff
Community Health Programs laid off some of its staff, reduced some staff hours, and suspended its mobile health unit in response to a looming deficit.
Stockbridge Grange to Host Corned Beef Dinner Fundraiser
The dinner, priced at $15 per person, will be available for pickup between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM at the Stockbridge Grange Hall, located at 51 Church Street.
Berkshire Green Drinks Will Discuss Rare Butterfly Species
The in-person social gathering begins at 5:15 p.m., with the presentation and Zoom meeting starting at 6:00 p.m.
Berkshire Athenaeum Hosts Seed Library Opening Celebration
The Season Opening celebration will also include a Seed Exchange.
North Adams Schools Eye Level Service Budget But Wary of Federal Cuts
School districts are planning as if things are status quo based on the governor's budget but with the knowledge matters may be in flux as state and federal leaders move through the budget process.
Pittsfield School Policy Panel Endorses Social Media Regs
Last week, the Policy subcommittee sent a revised document to the School Committee that bars teachers and staff from friending students and giving out their private phone numbers.
Divided Williamstown Select Board Implements Senior Tax Exemption
The annual town meeting overwhelmingly supported the home rule petition, which was waiting on approval from the legislature and the signature of the governor before the local property tax relief plan could be put into action.
Pittsfield Downtown Churches Offers Ash Wednesday Ashes to Go
The Pittsfield Campus of Downtown Churches will offer "Ashes to Go"
Pittsfield School Committee Stands With LGBTQ-plus Students
On Wednesday, the committee adopted a Safe Schools Resolution that declares the Pittsfield Public Schools a safe space for all students regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation and a safe space to explore gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
Milne Public Library Launches Updated Branding and Website
The library's marketing campaign includes new flyers designed to increase visibility.
Award-Winning Writer to Visit MCLA as Spring 2025 Visiting Writer
This event is free and open to the public.
Mount Greylock Regional School Committee Moves Draft Budget Forward
Four members of the seven-person committee attended the special in-person meeting at the middle-high school, framed as a budget workshop.
Pittsfield Middle Schools to Restructure in Fall 2026
Superintendent Joseph Curtis will bring a proposed timeline to the committee on March 26.
Traffic Commission OKs Additional Signage on Peck's Road Detour
The Traffic Commission approved a petition to install a reflective stop sign at the corner of Vin Hebert Boulevard and Onota Street and a reflective double arrow sign on an existing nearby guardrail.
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