 Berkshire District Attorney's Office Awarded Over $200 K in Grant FundingBerkshire District Attorney's Office was awarded a Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and a Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant. Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel IssueThe Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.  Hoosac Senior Honored with Superintendent's AwardA Hoosac Valley High School senior was recognized for her excellence in the science lab and beyond.  iBerkshires Hosts Dalton Select Board Candidate Forum WednesdayIn this forum, each candidate will begin with a two-minute opening statement. Following this, Polito will ask questions.  Daly Announced as CEO of Pittsfield Co-opPittsfield Cooperative Bank has named Michael P. Daly its chief executive officer. A friend and customer of the institution since the 1980s, Daly will help develop strategies for ongoing success.  Readsboro Bridge Project Gets $26M Federal BoostThe deteriorating Readsboro Memorial Bridge over the Deerfield River is set to be replaced with $25.8 million in federal funds Herberg School Closed Tuesday for Heating IssuesEarly in the morning, it was discovered that the boilers were not functioning properly and around 8 a.m., the school was notified of electrical and boiler issues that could not be rectified. Temperatures were around 35 degrees. Pittsfield Man Charged With Assaulting Two with HandgunAfter a standoff, a city man was arrested and charged for allegedly threatening and striking two people with a handgun over the weekend.  Dalton Green Committee Awards Climate Action Logo WinnersGreen Committee member Antonio Pagliarulo presented the three Climate Action Plan Logo contest winners with a framed letter of recognition in front of the Central Berkshire Regional School District.  Great Barrington Arts Market Showcases Local Artisans and FoodThe event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. Drury Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar NomineeFelix's nomination will advance to the U.S. Department of Education's national review team, which will invite her to submit an application for further consideration for the award.  Bidwell House Museum Hosts Winter HikeParticipants will explore the museum's 6 miles of trails, discovering a unique winter landscape with potential wildlife sightings. MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge PaintingThe work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.  Pittsfield Crosby/Conte Feasibility Years From CompletionIf local approval is secured in the fall, the district will have 2 1/2 years to complete a feasibility study for the Crosby/Conte school project. Lanesborough, Williamstown Schools Make FY26 Budget RequestsThe Mount Greylock Regional School District's elementary school principals Thursday presented their fiscal year 2026 budget requests to the School Committee.  Teacher of the Month: Kimberly RougeauClarksburg Elementary School third-grade teacher Kimberly Rougeau has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month. Mass DOR: December Revenue Collections Total $4.345 BFY2025 year-to-date collections totaled approximately $19.260 billion, which is $1.394 billion or 7.8 percent more than actual collections in the same period of FY2024, and $159 million or 0.8 percent above the year-to-date benchmark.  Pittsfield Council to See Recycling Contract, Trash PresentationTrash talk is back on Tuesday's City Council agenda with a proposed five-year extension for recycling services and a presentation on the new toter system. Governor Signs Executive Order to Boost Diversity in Construction WorkforceThis initiative builds on efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration, led by Secretary Raimondo, to expand access to quality construction jobs for underrepresented groups, including women, veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ workers. Governor Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health CareFunding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state  Clarksburg Gifting Historic Print to Dorset Historical SocietyThe assumption had been that it was of a historic house that had been lost to demolition. MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel StudyIf invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior which will help MassDOT be informed regarding the future of transportation planning and service delivery.  MCLA's Essential Needs Center Ensures Student Don't Go WithoutMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts is ensuring that students have resources when they're running low on necessities like food and care items. Governor Renames Elder Affairs to 'Aging & Independence'Renaming the agency reduces negative images around aging, normalizes aging as a natural process, and recognizes that older adults value independence and self-determination, while emphasizing that the Healey-Driscoll Administration is here to support residents as they age. Governor Awards $1.8 Million to Improve Access to Reproductive Health CareFunding to support five community-based organizations and clinical providers across the state |
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