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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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Dalton Space Needs Assessed for Safety Facility

The proposed one-story building would be 13,350 gross square feet, a size determined to accommodate future growth and accreditation requirements.

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Lanesborough to Negotiate New HCA With Only Dispensary

The town was sent a notice of non-compliance from the Cannabis Control Commission in January.

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MCLA Lecture on Rembrandt, Race, and Visual Culture

Part of the ongoing Politics of the Visual lecture series, Fowler's talk will examine how race has shaped interpretations of Dutch painting since the 20th century.

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Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum to Hold Spring Booksale

The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum is a non-profit organization that supports the library through fundraising and advocacy.

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McCann School Committee Approves FY26 Budget

After a brief review Thursday, the school committee unanimously approved the budget, which increased $560,451 over fiscal year 2025.

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Greylock Dental Opens in North Adams, Aims to Increase Access

Dr. Benjamin Woolnough opened the practice at 98 Church St. to increase access to dental care, citing a shortage of options in Berkshire County.

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Haddad Subaru House to Be Demolished

On Monday, the Historical Commission voted to approve the demolition of 676 East St pending a site visit and additional interior photos.

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Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Announces Photo Contest

Winners will be determined by an anonymous vote conducted by the Chamber's Membership and PR Committee.

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MassWildlife: Hearing coyotes? Here's why

Late January through early March is coyote mating season.

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State Appoints Pet Safety Committee to Implement Ollie's Law

The Committee will assist MDAR in promulgating regulations for boarding and training kennels as required by Ollie's Law, an effort to improve the safety of animals housed in such facilities which was signed in October 2024.

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Dalton Fire Dedicates Ambulance to Late Christopher Doyle

The ambulance will not only transport patients but also honor the late firefighter Christopher Doyle, who died on Sept. 15, 2019, from a sudden heart attack at age 27.

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Create an Ad: BFAIR

This month, students highlighted three programs offered by the social services organization BFAIR: employment services, community-based day services, and day habilitation.

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MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Work on I-90 Westbound

Lane closures from Monday, March 3, through Friday, March 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Community Hero: Larry Robert

The Community Hero of the Month is a 12-month series that honors individuals and organizations that have significantly impacted their community. This year's sponsor is Window World of Western Massachusetts

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Williamstown Board of Health Looks at Tenant Issues, Home Condemnation

The owner occupant of 92 Longview Terrace and her son attended the Monday morning hearing to ask that the board allow the family to address conditions at the home without taking the step of condemnation.

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DCF Clears Two Pittsfield High Administrators

On Friday, School Committee Chair William Cameron confirmed that DCF’s 51A investigation of allegations of abuse or neglect made against PHS Dean of Students Molly West was unsupported.

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Conte Community School Wins Safe Routes to School Bike Rack Grant

Now in its second year, the Bike Rack Grant helps schools acquire and install bike racks to encourage bicycling

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Ranch Life 101 Summer Program Opens at Berkshire HorseWorks

The program, held on a private seven-acre ranch in Richmond, is designed for children ages 5-12.

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Pittsfield to Overhaul Downtown Alleyway with State Funds

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted $1,370,000 from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' HousingWorks Infrastructure Program.

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Williamstown Prudential Committee Learns Finalists for Fire Chief Position

24 applicants were vetted by the Personnel Committee, an ad hoc group charged with helping the district replace longtime Chief Craig Pedercini

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Elizabeth Freeman Center Looks to Repair New Location

In mid-December, the domestic violence program and rape crisis center moved its main office from 43 Francis Ave. to 66 Allen St., the former 1Berkshire building.

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Weekend Outlook: Film Screenings, Live Music, and More

There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week, including film screenings, museum activities, live music, and more.

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Bishop West Real Estate Welcomes Three New Agents

Bishop West Real Estate welcomed three agents: Pam Tworig, Kolleen Schmitt, and Shannon Davis.

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BCC Varsity Sports Program Set to Begin in the Fall

Head coaches hired for volleyball, baseball

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St. Stans Teacher Honored With Excellence in Teaching Award

The award recognizes four teachers across Western Massachusetts.

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North Adams Council Looks at Animal Commission, OKs Police Cruiser Deal

At Tuesday's meeting, Macksey told the council that state officials recommended that the city establish a commission, a proposal endorsed both by the local animal control officer and the interim police chief.

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Dalton Town Manager Intends to Retire

Hutcheson said he decided to retire now because of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision.

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Lee Residents Rally in Boston for Alternative Housatonic River Cleanup Plans

Lee Town Administrator Christopher Brittain hopes this will raise awareness of Housatonic River pollution in the eastern part of the state.

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