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Lanesborough Officials Take Road District Dissolution Off Warrant

The Select Board has removed a town meeting warrant article regarding the dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District.

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Hoosac Valley Third-Graders Host Memorial Day Celebration

Hoosac Valley Elementary School third-graders hosted a Memorial Day celebration for families, community members, local veterans, and school administration on Tuesday.

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Community Screening of Gun Violence Documentary to Be Held in North Adams

The event is free and open to the public.

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NBUW Marks 90th Year with Spirit of Caring Awards

The eighth annual Spirit of Caring Awards included the Steve Green Spirit of Community Award, the Spirit of the Future Award and the Al Nelson Spirit of Caring Award. A fourth award was the Workplace Campaign of the Year, presented to Greylock Federal Credit Union.

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Pittsfield Public Meeting On GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site Clean Up

This meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Herberg Middle School, 501 Pomeroy Avenue.

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28 New Affordable Rental Apartments Open for Applications in Williamstown

Williamstown invested more than $2 million into the project. Lottery deadline is June 22.

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Free Learn to Row Day at Berkshire Community Rowing

Free rowing sessions will be held from 8-9:45 am and again at 10-11:45 am at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park.

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Williamstown Fire District Honors Notsley at Annual Meeting

As the town's fire district embarks on a new era, Tuesday it said thank you to a veteran leader who helped make that era possible.

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Pittsfield Sees Similar Water/Sewer Rate Hike in FY27

Swimming pool charges would increase from $100 annually to $120.

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Dalton Gets Funding for Senior Center Generator

The town was awarded funding to install a generator at the Senior Center, but officials are concerned it won't be enough.

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Pittsfield Road Work and Construction Updates: May 26-29

It is important to note that the schedule for each project is subject to change based on weather conditions.

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Bidwell House Museum: The First Massachusetts Constitution and How Town Actions Derailed It

Sally Hadden is a legal historian of early America and the antebellum United States.

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OLLI at BCC Focuses on Plants, Landscapes in June Events

The cost of the class is $30 for OLLI at BCC members and $40 for non-members.

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Dalton Planners Hold Public Hearing on Tiny Homes Bylaw

The Planning Board held a public hearing last week on a bylaw for mobile accessory dwelling units (ADU) that will be brought before a special town meeting.

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Pittsfield Plans to Add Soccer to Crane Park

Last week, the Parks Commission endorsed a project to place a mini pitch over the aging, cracked concrete surface of the park's rink.

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Berkshire County Reflects on a Rainy Memorial Day

Memorial Day was initially to remember the lives lost in the Civil War, eventually coming to honor all those servicemen and women who sacrificed for their country.

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Local Riders to Host Motorcycle Poker Run for Veteran Care

The charity event will take place rain or shine, starting and ending at the American Legion Post 125 located at 91 American Legion Drive.

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Pittsfield Council Takes Up $243M Fiscal 2027 Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed the city's $243 million spending plan during the first budget hearing of the season on Tuesday.

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Mount Greylock Committee Talks About Middle-High School Improvement Plan

The first goal, on social emotional wellness, recognizes that "psychologically and emotionally healthy students, teachers and administrators are better prepared to meet academic challenges," Schutz told the School Committee.

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District Meeting, Fire Station Open House on Tap in Williamstown

The annual Fire District elections and district meeting are scheduled for that night in the Williamstown Elementary School gymnasium.

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Adams Fire District Annual Meeting Wednesday

The meeting is on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. in the fire station located at 3 Colombia St.

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MassDOT Receives National Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation

MassDOT's pavement preservation program is being recognized for over 20 years of excellence in extending pavement life across Massachusetts

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North County Marks Memorial Day With Mount Greylock Trek, Ceremonies

As they do every Sunday before Memorial Day, local veterans braved the elements to pay respects on Mount Greylock to fallen comrades.

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Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Honors Leaders, Volunteers

The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires held its ninth annual nonprofit awards last week honoring the contributions of those who have helped the community in their own way.

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Teacher of the Month: Christopher Murray

After only a year of teaching, McCann Technical School HVAC teacher Christopher Murray has quickly become a favorite among students.

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Cheshire Newcomer Fills Long Vacant Woodlands Seat

Town newcomer Sara Lacombe has been appointed as the town's representative for the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts.

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Fawns are Arriving; Leave them Alone Urges F&W

Most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June, according to Vermont deer biologist Nick Fortin.

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Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs $87M School Budget

Budget season began on Tuesday with a hearing for the city budget, five-year capital improvement plan, and school budget.

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Mount Greylock Regional Celebrates Graduation Saturday, June 6

Mount Greylock Regional School will celebrate the graduation of 67 seniors at its annual graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6.

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MassWildlife: Wear your life jacket

Wearing a properly fitted personal flotation device could save your life.

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