 Weekend Outlook: Sherlock Holmes Takes a Case, Music & MoreThere are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a school play, live music, and more.  The Mount, Straw Dog Writers Guild 2025 Emerging Writers ResidencyThe 2025 residents will be working on developing their respective works at The Mount for one week each, between March 3 and March 21.  Reimagine Dunham Mall Calls for Public ArtThe calls for art close on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 11:59 PM.  Grant Supports Memoir Writing Workshop at Monterey LibraryThe Friends of the Library will provide in-kind contributions matching the grant amount. Adams 2025 Annual Town Census MailedCensus forms have been mailed to all residents. Williamstown Planners Give Final OK for Habitat SubdivisionThe long road to getting a short road approved by the town came to a successful end for Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday night.  Dalton Candidates Debate Infrastructure, Police Station at Candidate ForumThe four candidates on the ballot, Robert Collins, Rich Haley, Levi Renderer and Patrick Carsell appeared at a forum Wednesday night to highlight their perspectives on issues including transparency and collaboration, the condition of the police station, and roads and sidewalks. Airport Commission Drama Surfaces at North Adams Council MeetingThe controversies stewing at the Airport Commission bubbled over to City Council on Tuesday night with a councilor demanding an investigation and the subject of a failed lease agreement claiming conflicts of interest and mayoral tampering. PCTV Welcomes New Digital Navigator To Empower CommunitySamuel Pascual's role is a one-year, grant-funded position designed to promote digital equity through community media centers.  Pittsfield Toter System Reducing Waste, Increasing RecyclingPittsfield now throws away about 1,024 tons of trash per month, down from 1,388 tons, and recycles about 201 tons per month, compared to 148 tons. Since its implementation in the fall, the city has saved more than $367,000.  Car Shears Utility Pole Closing Pittsfield's West StreetA portion of West Street is closed after a sport utility vehicle hit and broke a utility pole Wednesday morning Orchards Renovation Likely to Add Tax Revenue in WilliamstownThis winter's renovation of a defunct Main Street hotel is the kind of commercial development that town officials are hoping will generate non-residential property tax revenue.  Triplex Cinema Hosts Screenings of 'Selma' in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.On Monday, Jan. 20, at 11:30 AM, the cinema will host a free community screening of Selma, followed by a discussion with Shirley Edgerton, a local activist and member of the Berkshire County NAACP Executive Committee. State Officials Urge Fire Safety During Open Burning SeasonSeason Begins Tomorrow; Wildfires in Massachusetts and California Prompt Safety Reminder  Dewey Hall's Celestial BallThe event marks the conclusion of the hall’s annual fundraising campaign. Gina Coleman Chosen as the Recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker AwardThe Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire.  Blackinton Mill OK'd for Tourist Cabin Building VentureThe Planning Board on Monday night approved a special permit for manufacturing in the former woolens factory on Massachusetts Avenue.  Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26No details were revealed about the town's fiscal year 2026 spending plan at Monday's joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee. But it was apparent that FY26 budget will require a significant increase in the property tax levy in the year that begins July 1.  North Adams Making Plans to Address Library BelvedereWith a $75,000 matching Mass Historic grant, city officials are moving closer to addressing the library's decrepit belvedere.  Dalton Water Crews Fixing Leak on North StreetIt's been a busy couple of days for the Dalton Water Department's four-man crew who have been addressing a couple of water leaks. Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Facilities FundPublic Safety Advisory Committee members have discussed a proposal to establish a public facilities stabilization fund.  CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.  Central Berkshire Superintendent Intends to Retire in JuneCentral Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis has put the phrase "life-long learning" into practice throughout her career and will continue to do so in retirement. BCC's Director of Academic Advising Wins AwardLyndsay Isham-Morton recognized for leadership, innovation  Greylock Federal to Host 'Scamalot'The webinar will feature actual fraudulent recordings, email and text samples. The conversation will also share next steps on what to do if you become a victim of a scam. |
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