 Pittsfield Council Sets Special Meeting Amid PHS Staff ScandalThe City Council will vote on a statement in solitary with the School Committee amid Pittsfield High School's staff scandal. NBSU OKs Administrator ContractsThe Northern Berkshire School Union Committee approved three-year contracts for two administrators and made plans for the departure of a third.  2024 Year in Review: Williamstown Under ConstructionPerhaps no public project has generated as much discussion over the last decade as the proposed new fire station. In September, the long-planned project finally began to come to fruition.  MountainOne Spreads Holiday Cheer with Berkshire Food ProjectMountainOne's Mountaineers, along with Mo the Spokesgoat, distributed signed copies of the bank's storybook, "How to Climb a Mountain."  Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Sgt. J. Richard St. PierreHe enlisted in the Air Force at 20 years old and completed his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Massachusetts Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Opens for SubmissionsThe deadline for submissions is Feb. 15, 2025. Brayton Elementary and Berkshire Museum Bring Mobile Museum Units to Second GradeThis initiative will engage second-grade students at Brayton Elementary School with seven MoMUs, incorporating museum objects focused on science and social studies into their visual arts curriculum.  Williamstown Police Looking for Suspects After Cole Avenue ShootingOne person was shot with a firearm at 330 Cole Ave. on Sunday morning, triggering an hour-long lockdown of Williams College and a manhunt for an armed suspect.  Pittsfield Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze in Extreme ColdNo injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished a fire in a two-story detached barn and garage at 566 South St. early Sunday morning. Berkshire Public Health Nurses Launches NewsletterThe Berkshire Public Health Nurses Collaborative is announced the launch of a new quarterly newsletter "Public Health Pulse." BRTA Announces New Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening ServiceThis project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within these communities. MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsThe work will take place from Monday, Dec.23, through Friday, Dec.27. Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion Opens for the Holiday SeasonThe decorations, prepared by staff and volunteers, highlight the mansion's architecture and history. MassWildlife: Avoid Decorating With Invasive PlantsAvoid exotic, invasive plants like oriental bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) and multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). NTIA Approves $14.1M to Boost Statewide Digital EquityFunds will support digital equity programs working to expand access to Wi-Fi, increase digital literacy and promote device distribution  North Adams Holds First Veterans' Christmas BreakfastThis is the first breakfast the Veterans Department has hosted. They hope to make it an annual event. Big Lots to Close Pittsfield StoreBig Lots announced on Thursday it would liquidate its assets after a purchase agreement with a competitor fell through.  McCann and Taconic Awarded CTI GrantsMcCann was awarded $344,871 and Taconic was awarded $180,610.  Guest Column: An Honor to ServeAs I reflect on the past 22 years serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, I do so with immense pride and gratitude.  Puppeteer To Present 'Little Red Riding Hood' At Ventfort HallThe dates and times are Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28, both at 3:30 pm. The audiences will have the opportunity to meet Sprague. MSBA Greenlights Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte ProposalOn Wednesday, Superintendent Joseph Curtis reported that the MSBA met on Friday and accepted the project into its queue. Tri-Town Health Department RelocationWhile staff will be working and available by phone and email, the online permitting system will be accessible. There will be no option for the public to conduct in person business at the Airoldi Building.  Clark Art Airs Live Production of 'The Magic Flute'The Clark broadcasts the opera in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Drury Recognized Among Nation's Best for College Readiness, Curriculum ExcellenceThe College Readiness Index highlights schools that have demonstrated success in preparing students for the challenges of higher education. North Adams Chops Notch Forest PlanThe goal was to preserve the watershed, root out invasive species, promote sustainable growth in a changing climate by removing blighted trees and planting natives, and bring in some revenue as a "demonstration forest." |
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