 The Retired Investor: Real Estate Agents Face Bleak FutureThe end of fixed commissions is not rocket science. In so many industries, the practice of charging fixed fees for services is a thing of the past.  Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of ServiceAlbert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.  BRPC's Public Health Program Announces Recent HiresThe BRPC Public Health Program supports Berkshire County and its municipalities in areas including emergency preparedness and response, substance use prevention and harm reduction, community health planning and education, climate resilience, and infectious and chronic disease prevention. Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action PlanThe Community Development Office, in conjunction with the City Council's subcommittee on Community and Economic Development, will hold a public hearing on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the proposed CDBG program budget and draft 2025 Annual Action Plan. Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag DistributionThe installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024. North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning ChangeA zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change. Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' ConcernThe Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter.  Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-ElectionRobert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board. Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust Hears Objections to Summer Street ProposalA couple of the residents who addressed the AHT said they are concerned that Northern Berkshire Habitat is biting off more than it can chew and will not have the resources to build five houses at the site.  Adams Beautification Plans Community CleanupThe Adams Beautification group, which has been quietly sprucing up the town since 2022, hopes to bring in more members of the community during a community cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, April 27.  Adams Historical Society Annual MeetingTrudel's presentation will include never-before-published photographs of the company's operations, samples of original Jones Division fabrics, and family photographs. Materials from the historical society's collection will also be on display. BEAT: Volunteer FieldworkThis spring, BEAT is offering training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying culverts and road-stream crossings. The first field day training is Tuesday, April 30. Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk ArticleA heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation.  Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo ProjectBetween disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, more time is needed before a decision can be made.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Election Pay, Veterans Parking, Wetland OrdinancesThe Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands. Spectrum Cable Hearing Set in North AdamsThe 10-year contract with Spectrum/Charter Communications will cover the city of North Adams and the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Clarksburg. North Adams Farmers Market Moving to Main StreetThe Farmers Market will share space with Touchy Coffee that will occupy the former TD bank building for the month of May.  Robert Collins Runs for Dalton Select Board SeatRobert Collins felt it was time for a new voice to "shake things up a bit." Berkshire Athenaeum Computer Recycling CollectionAccepted items include monitors, scanners, computer mice, printers, keyboards, laptop batteries, ink and toner cartridges, computers, hard drives, speakers, cords, and cables. No television sets will be accepted.  Williamstown Housing Trust Commits $80K to Support Cable Mills Phase 3Developer David Traggorth asked the trustees to make the contribution from its coffers to help unlock an additional $5.4 million in state funds for the planned 54-unit apartment building at the south end of the Cable Mills site.  North Street Parking Study Favors Parallel ParkingA parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes.  Guest Column: Berkshire United Way's Call to Action During National Volunteer WeekAt Berkshire United Way, we mark National Volunteer Week as the centerpiece of our own Here For Good Volunteer Month.  Retired Senior Volunteers Recognized 36K Hours of ServiceAmy Schirmer was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for creating a weekly therapeutic art class at the George B. Crane Center to help those in recovery from substance use.  Exploring North Adams' History At the LibraryLed by local historian Gene Carlson and in collaboration with the North Adams Historical Society, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the city's past. MassDOT: Lenox Temporary Lane Closures on Route 7 NorthboundLane closures in place from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, Monday, April 22 through Friday, May 17 |
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