 Great Barrington Announces Hires in Town Hall, Other DepartmentsThe town has named new personnel to positions in Town Hall, and others have been hired or promoted to new roles in town operations and public safety.  Berkshire Waldorf High School Open HouseThe program will include a student panel, during which guests are welcome to ask questions about the students' high school experience, the work they've done this year, and their plans for the future.  West Stockbridge Dog Park Community ForumDuring the forum the committee will report on its work thus far and seek feedback and suggestions from town residents.  New ServiceNet Shelter 'The Pearl' Opens in PittsfieldThe Pearl aims to provide a sense of community for folks experiencing homelessness while connecting them with services to aid their situation. Dalton Select Board Approves CBRSD Regional AgreementThe district is awaiting feedback from some of the seven member towns. Feedback received so far does not require another ad hoc committee meeting, Peters during a School Committee meeting last month.  Charter School Basketball Team Shows Improvement in Senior Day LossThe Wolf Pack got 17 points and 10 rebounds from Samseedy Touray and 15 points from Jsaun Griffin. Police Arrest Suspect in NBT Bank RobberyChristopher Oliveri, 51, of Milford was taken into custody near his home Wednesday morning. North Adams School Committee Takes Slow Roll on Greylock ClosureThe School Committee delayed discussion Tuesday on closing Greylock School until more information could be provided by the administration.  Stockbridge Grange Community DinnerReservation deadline Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.  Community Contra Dance in WilliamstownPopular young caller Liz Nelson will teach every dance to live traditional fiddle music from the local band, Cider Mountain.  Dalton Board Approves Appointments to Historical CommissionThe Select Board approved the appointment of two new members of the historical commission during its meeting on Monday. 1Berkshire Selected Inaugural Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship SitesCody Chamberlain of North Adams was selected by the IEDC and matched with 1Berkshire over a five-month application process.  Clark Art Broadcasts Production of 'Good'Advance registration required; capacity is limited. Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Free tax AssistanceAll VITA volunteers receive extensive training and are IRS-certified. Berkshire Housing Tells Tenants It Is Addressing Silk Mill MoldThe property manager for the Rice Silk Mill told tenants there that it's taking the reports of a mold infestation seriously.  Lanesborough Finance Chair to Resign After Budget SeasonThe chair of the Finance Committee is resigning her office and is considering leaving the panel entirely. New Finance Subcommittee Sees Pittsfield Q2 Financial ReviewThe Finance subcommittee last week was presented with a second-quarter review of fiscal 2024, which ended on Dec. 31. Dalton Select Board Disagrees With Renegotiation For Ladder TruckThe intended use was to get a "good" ladder truck for the price offered. Based on the mechanical malfunctions and delays this does not appear to be possible, the Select Board said. Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Safe from Pittsfield Auto DealershipDemary was transported to the Pittsfield Police Department where he was booked and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime for a Felony and Larceny from a Building along with an outstanding warrant.  Guest Column: Quit Smoking Valentine's Day MessageIf you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant this Valentine's Day, consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.  Lenox Library to Host Stay at Home and Read a Book BallGuests are invited to stay at home on a winter evening, join a Zoom conversation with the event hosts, read a favorite book, enjoy a local meal, and donate to the library what they would have spent on a gala or night out.  Pignatelli Stepping Down After 22 Years as RepresentativeThe dean of the Berkshire delegation has served in office for 22 years representing the citizens of Central and South Berkshire County.  BCC's '40 Under Forty' Winners to be HonoredTickets on Sale Now Winners receive additional support from Mill Town Foundation to promote philanthropic giving MCLA Receives American Institute of Physics GrantOver the next two years, this funding will advance the College's efforts to increase its African American physics student enrollment, increase African American students' sense of department belonging, and introduce systemic changes to the physics bachelor of arts degree program to ensure positive outcomes for the department's African American students.  Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Clark ArtAdmission to the Clark is free through March 2024. |
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