Green
Dalton Board of Health Approves Green Burial Verbiage
The trustees started exploring this initiative in April when they were thinking about updating fees. Bartels brought the option before the board after noticing that Great Barrington approved green burials in August 2020.
Pittsfield ConCom OKs Zebra Mussel Treatment
On Thursday, the panel approved a notice of intent application for the use of EarthTec QZ within a specified treatment area of the lake.
BNRC Ensures Many Forks Farm Will Continue Under New Farmer
It took some time but, ultimately, with the help of the Berkshire Natural Resource Council, Wyrrick and Comstock were able to work out a plan for Many Forks Farm to continue under Comstock's ownership.
Dalton Green Committee Aims to Obtain Data for Town Solar PV Arrays
The Green Committee is working to obtain information from Eversource to inform the possibility of developing solar polar photovoltaic arrays in town.
EPA Lays Out Draft Plan for PCB Remediation in Pittsfield
U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric have a preliminary plan to remediate polychlorinated biphenyls from the city's Rest of River stretch by 2032.
Dalton Committee Seeks Funding for Invasive Species
The Open Space and Recreation Committee discussed addressing the invasive species at the Pines trailhead during its meeting last week.
Pittsfield Grappling With Possible Zebra Mussell Infection at Onota Lake
Last week, the Conservation Commission saw a notice of intent application for the application of EarthTec QZ pesticide within a specified treatment area of the lake.
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation Scholarships
The scholarship is open to seniors at Mount Greylock Regional High School and Charles H. McCann Technical School. BWPCC will select two students from the class of 2024 to receive $1,000 scholarships.
EPA Administrative Order Closed in Pittsfield
Over a decade ago, the EPA mandated Pittsfield to address the phosphorus levels found in the city's wastewater discharge and to rigorously evaluate and update its CMOM program.
Dalton Board OKs Talks for EV Stations
The project would install two chargers each at Pine Grove Park and the Senior Center, and one at Greenridge Park, with paving, painting, software, and maintenance being the only costs to the town.
Lee Awarded Technical Grant For Upland Disposal Facility
Lee was awarded a $20,000 grant to engage technical expertise to review and interpret information about the Upland Disposal Facility.
Adams Allocates Additional Funds To Progress Glen Outdoor Center Solar
Although a cost to the town, the geotechnical survey would ensure that the Outdoor Center opens as a net zero energy building.
Dalton Green Committee Seeks Collaboration with Crane Co.
Since the Community Eco municipal solid waste incinerators in Pittsfield ceased operations, Crane & Company has used a temporary boiler.
Williamstown Select Board Gets Update on Climate Action Plan
Wendy Penner and Nancy Nylen told the board that a group of two dozen volunteers plans to have a plan ready to present to attendees at the upcoming annual town meeting May.
Heart & Soil Collective Connects Farmers, Food and Families
Heart and Soil Collective is one of the Berkshire nonprofits formed during that time with the goal to connect people to the farmers and land and increase food security from every angle.
Pittsfield Council OKs Battery Energy Storage Regulations
The City Council approved Tuesday a proposal to add a battery energy storage system overlay, or BESS, district.
Vermont Habitat Stamp Raises $656K for Conservation in 2023
The Vermont Habitat Stamp is designed to allow anyone who cares about wildlife to help improve habitat for diverse species on private lands and the department's more than 130,000 acres of Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lands.
Buds, Twigs, and Bark: How to Identify Trees and Shrubs in Winter
February Berkshire Green Drinks will discuss tree and shrub identification in winter
MCLA Kicks off 2024 Green Living Seminar
Presentations occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.
Vermonters Asked to Support Threatened Species Recovery with Nongame Tax Checkoff
Thanks to a checkoff option on the Vermont state income tax form, donating to the fund is easy and impactful.
North Berkshire Waste District Interested In Hydrogen Facility Project
Local Power is partnering with California-based Ways2H to reuse trash and non-recyclable plastic using an evolving technology that is already built and operated in Japan, China, India, and the United States.
Williams College Testing for Geothermal Capacity at New Museum Site
This winter, the college is drilling a test well near the Field Park rotary to assess the terrain's capacity to produce geothermal energy for the planned museum.
Dalton Considers Allowing 'Green' Burials
Dalton has received some comments from residents expressing their interest in having this option available to them.
Williamstown Gathering Info on Livestock at Request of State Agency
An attempt by the town's health inspector to cooperate with a state agency sparked a minor controversy on social media over the weekend.
Dalton Green Committee Seeks to Improve Relationship with CBRSD
The Green Committee is looking to improve its relationship with the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
Adams Picks Mass Audubon for Glen Educator
The Select Board on Wednesday voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with the nature nonprofit to offer year-round programming.
Berkshire Green Drinks: Second Chance Composting in The Berkshires
January Berkshire Green Drinks will feature John Pitroff, owner of Second Chance Composting
Pittsfield names 'Cadwell Woods Conservation Area'
Last year, the city acquired the conservation land along the southwest branch of the Housatonic River to permanently protect it from development. It can be used for passive recreation such as bird watching, hiking, fishing, and other activities that have a mundane impact.
Grant Supports Berkshires Ecological Restoration, Climate Resilience
Funds benefit partnerships and projects that improve and sustain healthy aquatic systems?
