 Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26No details were revealed about the town's fiscal year 2026 spending plan at Monday's joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee. But it was apparent that FY26 budget will require a significant increase in the property tax levy in the year that begins July 1.  North Adams Making Plans to Address Library BelvedereWith a $75,000 matching Mass Historic grant, city officials are moving closer to addressing the library's decrepit belvedere.  Dalton Water Crews Fixing Leak on North StreetIt's been a busy couple of days for the Dalton Water Department's four-man crew who have been addressing a couple of water leaks.  Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Facilities FundPublic Safety Advisory Committee members have discussed a proposal to establish a public facilities stabilization fund.  CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.  Central Berkshire Superintendent Intends to Retire in JuneCentral Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis has put the phrase "life-long learning" into practice throughout her career and will continue to do so in retirement. BCC's Director of Academic Advising Wins AwardLyndsay Isham-Morton recognized for leadership, innovation  Greylock Federal to Host 'Scamalot'The webinar will feature actual fraudulent recordings, email and text samples. The conversation will also share next steps on what to do if you become a victim of a scam. 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. |
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