 Drinking Water Advocates Applaud Well Water BillMore than half a million Massachusetts residents — located heavily in rural areas but also in all 351 cities and towns — rely on private wells for their drinking water.  North Adams' Child Care of the Berkshires Gets New BoilerChild Care of the Berkshires has been undergoing several initiatives to update its facility in the Sarah T. Haskins School. Boys & Girls Club Members Can Get Homework HelpAvailable every Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5 at the club, the program has been a cornerstone of the its commitment to education.  BNRC Names Nick Pitel as Director of ConservationNick Pitel has been promoted to director of conservation, effective January 2025, by the Berkshire Natural Resources Council.  Letter: St. Stan's Had Superior Curriculum FairIt was evident that the students knew their topics and were eager to share their knowledge with everyone that passed through the classrooms.  Pittsfield Seeks Public Input on CDBG PlansThe required plans are designed to help states and local jurisdictions assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. National Grid Encourages Use of Energy Assistance ProgramsNational Grid encourages its Massachusetts customers to take advantage of energy programs that can help manage their energy bills and keep their homes comfortable during winter temperatures.  North Adams Transforms Downtown Electrical Boxes into Public ArtThe project was officially unveiled during October's First Friday celebration. Indiana Man Is 2025 Auto Dealer of the YearGeorge Haddad of Haddad Toyota in Pittsfield, Mass., had been one of the five finalists.  Jonathan Denmark Elected Exec VP of MountainOne BankMountainOne has promoted Jonathan Denmark, a Pittsfield resident, to executive vice president of MountainOne Bank.  Karen Sargent Joins Pittsfield Co-op as Dalton Branch ManagerPittsfield Cooperative Bank has hired Karen Sargent as the new assistant vice president and branch manager of its Dalton branch location.  Think You Need an Antibiotic? You Might Not Get One for Your Cold!Overexposure to antibiotics over time can cause antibiotic resistance, a dangerous condition when these medications are needed.  Winter Wonders Market at Ventfort HallThe market will feature a variety of goods from local craftspeople and farmers, with the historic mansion open exclusively for the event. MCLA Environmental Studies Department 2025 Green Living SeminarPresentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.  Breathe Easy Berkshires Examines Impact of Butternut FireEnvironmentalists earlier this month opened the floor for reflections on the Butternut Fire, highlighting its air quality effects in Pittsfield. Dalton Select Board Approves Several Budget ItemsThe Select Board tentatively approved several budgets, addressing both increases and reductions  Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. Frank ScaliseFrank Scalise served his country in the Army in the Korean War as a sergeant from 1950 to 1952. Berkshire Pride Announces Expansion and 2025 Event ScheduleHighlights include the integration of North Adams Pride, the launch of Lee Pride, and the addition of Drag Story Hour, Berkshire Chapter, as a program under Berkshire Pride. Crane Museum Hosts Papermaking at Dalton LibraryAlthough the Crane Museum's building is no longer accessible to the general public, residents still have the opportunity to learn about papermaking and the organization's history.  Downtown Pittsfield: A Taste of DowntownNineteen restaurants and bars in downtown Pittsfield will be participating. Office of Veterans Services Launches Yearlong Acts of Service CampaignStatewide initiative in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy aims to inspire and promote service to the veteran community throughout 2025  Berkshire-Based Murder Mystery Video Game Released"Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse" is the fourth game in a series of stand-alone murder mystery games developed by Matthew Myers of HitherYon Games.  Landowners Play Vital Role Creating Habitat for Declining Native WildlifeThe New England cottontail, the only native rabbit in the region, thrives in dense young forests and shrublands.  Reid Student Is Levine Spelling Bee ChampionSpellers went 10 rounds to crown this year's victor: Emily Escalon-Brizuela, from Reid Middle School at the Berkshire Athenaeum. 1Berkshire Launches Pilot Program to Support Immigrant EntrepreneursThe Berkshire Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Program consists of four key initiatives. |
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