 Weekend Outlook: Dance Parties, Nature Walks & MoreWe are already more than a week into the new year! Unwind with local events this weekend including bingo, nature activities, dance parties, and more.  2nd Street Elects Board MembersSecond Street Second Chances (2nd Street) announces the election of three members to its board of directors.  Pittsfield Launches Free Naloxone Distribution ProgramThe Department has qualified to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Community Naloxone Program (CNP).  BArT Theatre to Stage Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'Performances are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  Clark Art Screens 'The Exorcist'This film is shown in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks RegionalizationPublic Safety Advisory Committee members have constantly emphasized the need to obtain funding toward a new police station to lessen the burden on taxpayers.  PHS Students: Be Kinder About Our School Amid ScandalPittsfield High School students are keeping their heads up despite the the scandal that's embroiled the school. Mount Anthony Swimmers Beat New LebanonBraden McManus Wednesday won a pair of events to lead the Mount Anthony Union (Vt.) swim team to a 62-32 win over New Lebanon/Berlin in a co-ed meet.  'Poor' Pontoosuc Avenue Bridge to Be ReplacedThe Pontoosuc Avenue bridge has been in poor condition for a decade and will be replaced next year with improved pedestrian access.  Two-Car Crash Closes Church StreetA collision between two vehicles shut down a section of Church Street on Wednesday afternoon, followed shortly afterward by a three-car accident near Specialty Minerals in Adams.  Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled in LenoxAttendees are encouraged to bring their insurance cards. North Adams School Committee OKs Search Panel, Ad for SuperintendentThe School Committee on Tuesday approved a superintendent search committee and a brochure advertisement for the post. Williams Student Dies in Skiing AccidentA Williams College student died Tuesday following a skiing accident at Jiminy Peak Ski Resort.  Berkshire Money Management Hosts Free Virtual Retirement Planning EventA live Q&A session will follow the presentation, allowing attendees to ask questions and address specific concerns. No Resolution Yet in Williamstown ShootingThe Dec. 22 incident at 330 Cole Ave. led to a brief lockdown of the Williams College campus. Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Awarded $50K Barr Foundation GrantThis grant extends from Barr's Sector Effectiveness grantmaking, which aims to strengthen organizations dedicated to helping New England nonprofits thrive and sustainably achieve their missions. Berkshire Schools Awarded Early College Program GrantsThe Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that it is awarding $8 million in designated Early College grants to allow high school students to take college classes and earn college credit at no cost to them or their families  Clark Art Presents the New England Synth FestThis free program takes place in the Clark's Michael Conforti Pavilion.  Elder Service Providers Push for More State Funding in Home CareElder Services of Berkshire County Inc. fears that state budget deficits for fiscal year 2025 will negatively impact home care.  Dalton Fire Chief Christian Tobin TerminatedThe Board of Water Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously voted to terminate Fire Chief Christian Tobin just a year after hiring him. Bus Organized to People's MarchState Reps. Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Leigh Davis, state Sen. Paul Mark, and the Rural Freedom Network are organizing a motorcoach bus from the Berkshires to Washington, D.C., for the 2025 People's March.  North Adams Man Killed Working on CarA local barber and musician was killed Sunday when he was pinned by a car he was working on.  Letter: Issues & Topics of Upcoming Dalton Special ElectionThe focus of the upcoming election, like all elections, is about how best to prepare for the future of our town while minimizing the impact on taxpayers. One of those future issues that is a huge need and we are presently struggling with is a new police station.  Pittsfield to Decide Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study in OctoberCity and school officials are expected to vote on a feasibility study for the Crosby Elementary School rebuild by Halloween.  Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Vaccine ClinicThe clinic aims to provide COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who contracted the virus this past summer and were previously ineligible for vaccination, as well as for families and people who cannot attend weekday clinics. |
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