 Williamstown Con Comm Approves Hopkins Bridge ReplacementWilliams College last week got the green light from the town to replace a bridge in the trail system for Hopkins Forest.  State Unemployment and Job Estimates for OctoberLabor force continues post-pandemic growth; unemployment remains below national level Mass RMV Offering Learner’s Permit Exams in Spanish, PortugueseNew language options to help boost job opportunities, support business community We Can be Thankful for Vermont's Wild TurkeysNorth America's native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table. Four Berkshire Nonprofits Receive Grants for Youth HealthThe company's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Grants went to 38 organizations in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties.  Hancock School Celebrates Thanksgiving by Highlighting CommunityThe children had a major role in organizing the event, from peeling the potatoes to creating the centerpieces to performing. Swann, Williams Women Place Third at NatinoalsThe Williams College women's cross country team Saturday placed third at the NCAA Division III Championships.  Community Hero: Noelle HowlandNo Paws Left Behind Executive Director Noelle Howland has been selected as the November Community Hero of the Month. Fairview Hospital Receives the 2024 Women's Choice AwardThe award signifies that Fairview Hospital has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size. Butternut Fire Contained; Conditions ImproveThe Fire Department continues to urge people to stay out of the affected woods, as the chances of getting hurt are high, and not to start outdoor fires. Information Sought Regarding Illegally Shot Vermont Bald EagleGame wardens with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department first responded to reports of a dead adult bald eagle near East Street in Bridport on Oct. 15, 2024.  Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Touts Online SuccessesMore than ever, the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce's website is reaching its target audience: people for whom the Village Beautiful is a destination. Downtown Pittsfield Announces Holiday Downtown PassportThe prize packages are valued at $500, $300 and $200. The promotion will run Friday, Nov. 29 through Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024.  North Adams Recreation Center Opens Long-Closed PoolNow dubbed the North Adams Recreation Center, the building attached to Brayton Elementary School has been scrubbed clean and opened last month for some activities. Clarksburg Joining Drug Prevention CoalitionThe Select Board has agreed to join a collaborative effort for drug prevention and harm reduction. Pittsfield Road Cut MoratoriumThe road cut moratorium is implemented annually, as a precautionary measure, to ensure roads are kept clear of construction work during snow events and to limit the cuts in roads that are filled with temporary patches while material is unavailable.  Adams Lions Club Makes Anniversary DonationsTo celebrate the 85th anniversary of receiving its charter, the Adams Lions Club awarded a total of $8,500 — $100 for each year of the club's existence — to four local organizations.  2nd Street Second Chances Receives Mass Sheriffs Association AwardThe Massachusetts Sheriffs Association honored it with the Program of the Year Award during its second annual law enforcement and corrections award ceremony on Tuesday.  Swann, Williams College Harriers Compete at NCAA ChampionshipsMount Greylock Regional School alumna Kate Swann and the Williams College women's cross country team are in Terre Haute, Ind., Saturday morning to compete at the NCAA Division III Championship. MassDOT Advisory: South County Road WorkConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound  ACB College Financial Aid EventThe event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6-7 pm at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield at 45 Woodlawn Avenue.  The Nutcracker At The Colonial TheaterThe ballet will feature two performances on Dec. 7 at 1:30 pm and 5:00 pm as well as one performance on Dec. 8 at 1 pm. McCann First Quarter Honor RollMcCann Technical School first quarter honor roll. Pittsfield Looks to Update Zoning for ADUsAccessory dwelling units will be by-right in early 2025 and the city wants to be prepared.  63-Year-Old Lost Postcard United With Intended RecipientRaymond Guidi was surprised and glad to see the communication after all of this time. He worked for the Pittsfield Public Schools for a few years and then taught in Dalton for nearly 40. |
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