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North Adams Draft Budget Includes Full-Time Tourism Director

The committee has not yet seen a total budget for FY27 but Mayor Jennifer Macksey said she anticipated bringing that figure to the committee next meeting.

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Williamstown Backs Parents on School Amendment, Passes All But One Article

Annual town meeting voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to increase the $30.9 million operating budget of the Mount Greylock Regional School District by $120,000 to fund a math interventionist at the elementary school.

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Pittsfield Families Frustrated Over Unreleased PHS Report, Herberg Slur Incident

Parents are expressing their frustration with hate speech, bullying, and staff misconduct, which they said happens in Pittsfield schools.

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nbCC Marks 40 Years, Honors Northern Berkshire Hero Awardee

nbCC will celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a formal dinner and celebratory dance party at GreylockWORKS.

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Dalton UMC Community Tag and Bake Sale Week

At the event, the church will offer food, beverages and bake sale items for purchase, with all proceeds supporting the church’s general fund.

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Northern Berkshire United Way Awards Community Needs and Special Grants to Five Local Organizations

Community Needs and Special Grants are designed to support one-time, short-term initiatives that respond to emerging or unmet needs in the region.

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Pittsfield School Committee Updated on Middle Restructuring, Morningside Closure

Late last year, the former committee voted to restructure Pittsfield's two middle schools in the fall, with Grades 5 and 6 attending Herberg Middle School and Grades 7 and 8 attending Reid Middle School.

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Pittsfield Announces a New Program to Help Fill Vacant Storefronts

These credits are offered to companies that choose to occupy commercial spaces that have been vacant for at least six to twelve months.

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Ventfort Hall Offers Intro to Tarot Card

The workshop will take place Sunday, May 24, from 11 am to 2 pm.

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Lenox Farmers Market Returns

The market will take place every Friday from May 22 through September 11, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, offering a vibrant weekly gathering of fresh, local goods and community connection.

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Pittsfield Announces Community Bike Ride

This is a free event open to ages 5 and up.

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Costs, Brownfields Deterring PEDA's Site 9 Prospectives

Site 9 in the William Stanley Business Park has been cleared for more uses — but small businesses can't afford the development and contamination could be scaring big ones off.

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Lanesborough Board OKs Budget, Warrant Article Changes

The Select Board approved the fiscal 2027 draft budget and made slight changes in the warrant articles impending town vote.

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Pittsfield Council OKs Privacy Measure, Sees Bridge Update

The City Council is taking steps to protect its own privacy, as well as public comment speakers' privacy.

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Adams Starts Talks on Short-Term Rental Bylaw

There are many unknowns in developing short-term rental regulations, but one thing is clear: the Planning Board needs community input, especially from short-term rental operators.

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Vermont Fish and Wildlife: Turtles Must be Left in the Wild

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says keeping native turtles as pets is prohibited because it can harm the turtle and pose threats to wild turtle populations.

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Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Annual Meeting Honors Collaboration, Raser

Downtown Pittsfield Inc.'s annual Community Award recognized the collaborative efforts toward finding solutions to homelessness in the city.

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Vermont's Catch-and-Release Bass Fishing is Underway

Spring brings plenty of quality bass fishing across the state

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MCLA Graduates Told to Make the World Worthy of Them

The graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 127th commencement were sent off with the charge of "don't stop now" to make the world a better place.

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Pittsfield Road Work and Construction Updates: May 18-22

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

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Pittsfield Saying 'Goodbye' to Morningside School With Celebration

The Pittsfield Public Schools will celebrate more than 50 years of Morningside's history as it approaches its last months in session.

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Market 32, Price Chopper Customers Support United Way

Funds raised through round-up campaign will support local programs focused on education, financial stability, and basic needs

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MassWildlife: Traveling wildlife need bed and breakfasts too

Just like humans, wildlife relies on places to stay and things to eat while traveling. Discover how our native wildlife benefits from strategic land conservation.

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Adams Officials Seek Action on Decaying Harmony Street House

The town is re-initiating legal steps to address a neighborhood eyesore on Harmony Street.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Lakefront Living on Pontoosuc

Are you looking for a home with lakefront views? Then this is the home for you.

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MassDOT: Daytime and Nighttime Construction Operations on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours, Monday, May 18, through Friday, May 22

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Pittsfield ConCom OKs Shrubbery at Pontoosuc Lake

The Conservation Commission OKed some new wetland restoration plantings at Pontoosuc Lake Park during its recent meeting.

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Westside Legends 6th Annual Block Party

The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

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