 Cheshire Eliminated Harbormaster PostThe Select Board last week voted to eliminate the post of harbormaster and turn the boat over the Fire Department at the request of both the police and fire chiefs.  Letter: Pittsfield Court Injustices Against SeniorsMy retirement in a Section 8-assisted apartment was meant to be my creative peak.  Letter: CDBG Funding for Housing Fix-Up, Purchase Assistance, and Affordable Housing TrustNorth Adams remains the only jurisdiction in Berkshire County that does not include these types of programs in their CDBG application.  Pittsfield Marks Vietnam Veterans Day in Park SquareAbout 50 people gathered at Park Square on Saturday to remember Vietnam veterans and mark the 53rd anniversary of the last American troops' departure. Williamstown Select Board Finalizes Property Tax Relief Measure for Town MeetingThe Select Board last week finalized a request to town meeting to change the parameters of a property tax relief program for residents aged 60 and over.  Pittsfield Schools Hear Community Feedback on Morningside ClosureThe Pittsfield Public Schools are gathering feedback on a potential closure of Morningside Community School before a recommendation is made.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1950s Sees New Name, Same MissionThe organization had successfully grown over the past 20 years and, by the end of the decade, would see its campaign drives pass the $100,000 mark and the number of agencies under its umbrella grow to 17. Dalton Board Uncertain on How to Budget for Clean Air EffortsAs concerns about Berkshire Concrete's operations persist, Select Board members agree funding is needed, but are uncertain on how it should be allocated.  Sheffield Craftsman Offering Workshops on Windsor ChairsAndrew Jack specializes in Windsor chairs and has been making them for almost 20 years.  Third No Kings Rally Adds War in Iran to List of GrievancesEven the frigid wind couldn't silence the voices of thousands of protestors across the county.  Adams' Street Being Shut Down for Crewdson Photography ProductionThe Board of Selectmen last week approved the closures of the street between Pleasant and Dean Streets from Wednesday through Saturday, April 1 to 4, to allow for the Crewdson's production company to set up for his complex and intricate shots. Cheshire Gets Answers on Police Budget, Reviews DPWInterim Police Chief Timothy Garner on Tuesday followed up on questions the Select Board had last month on his proposed fiscal 2027 budget.  Grow Your Garden With the Berkshire AthenaeumThe seed library is funded by the volunteer organization Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum, which raises funds for the library programming and needs. Dalton Board Reviews Draft AI, Social Media PoliciesArtificial intelligence is becoming a topic of discussion at several governmental agencies across the state, and has now come before the Select Board.  Nurturing Curiosity at Hoosac Valley High School's STEAM NightStudents, families, and teachers nurtured their curiosity with Hoosac Valley Middle and High School's third annual STEAM Night.  Fourth of July Parade Themed 'America 250: Pittsfield Celebrates the Generations'The historic Fourth of July Parade will celebrate 250 years of the nation — and Pittsfield.  Weekend Outlook: Dance for a Good CauseCheck out the events happening this week including egg hunts, fundraising events, and live music and dancing.  Garceau Repeats as National ChampionOn the heels of her NCAA Division III National Championship, Wahconah graduate and UMass-Boston senior Aryianna Garceau was named the Northeast Region Women's Track Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association this month.  Town Meeting Floor Fight Brewing on Williamstown Elementary School BudgetIn January, the Williamstown Select Board decided to move town meeting back to the Williamstown Elementary School gymnasium. BRTA Drops Route Realignment ProposalThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority board voted Thursday to discontinue the route realignment proposal.  Community Conversation for Opioid Response FundingSixty percent of these monies will go toward the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund to help manage state efforts with 40 percent going towards municipalities. Adams Board of Health Reviews Correction OrdersThe Board of Health is monitoring two unsafe housing conditions that pose public health risks to the tenants.  Companion Corner: Priscilla at Second Chance Animal ShelterThere is a sweet girl awaiting her new family at Second Chance Animal Shelter. Dalton Chief, 3 Firefighters RetireThe Fire District's endeavor to keep interim Fire Chief Christopher Cachat on has ended — though it's not clear if that's permanent.  Berkshires Gear Up for No Kings 3Thousands of Berkshire County residents are expected to join millions of other Americans on Saturday in the third "No Kings" day of protest. |
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