 WIC Open HouseThe Berkshire North WIC program serves individuals in Pittsfield and the northern half of Berkshire County through offices in Pittsfield and North Adams. Dalton Green Committee Selects Greenhouse Gas Inventory PlatformAt its August meeting, the board was presented with three options: ClearPath, an MAPC model, and an in-house Excel model.  Pittsfield's East Street Redevelopment Gets Additional $8MThe $14.6 million redevelopment of East Street has gotten a boost from redistribution funds.  Weekend Outlook: Big E, Biodiversity, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend, including a fair, a biodiversity celebration, live music, and more. Pittsfield Shares Updated Delivery Schedule for TotersThere are approximately 3,500 toters being delivered for each collection route. New Market 32 to Open in Great BarringtonThe former Price Chopper on Stockbridge Road will reopen as the 51st Market 32 on Friday.  Williamstown Select Board OKs Cannabis, Cable DealsThe Select Board on Monday voted to update its host community agreement with the one cannabis dealer in town and signed on to a new 10-year agreement with Spectrum to provide cable television service to residents.  Exhibition Openings for Berkshire Artist Residency ProgramThis year, local artists, Dai Ban, Grigori Fateyev, Kyle Strack, Kara Smith, and Stacy Scibelli worked at their respective sites for three months using each unique historical setting as inspiration for their art-making. Berkshire Organizations Awarded MassDEP MicrograntsIn Berkshire County Berkshire Environmental Action Team was awarded $9,440 and Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, Inc. was awarded $9,625.  Clark Art Presents Final Djs at SunsetThis event takes place at 6 pm on the Fernández Terrace. Berkshire Vaccine Collaborative Offering Clinics this FallThe clinics will be scheduled from late September through early November, and anyone can receive a vaccine at any scheduled clinic, regardless of insurance status or place of residence.  Dalton Recognizes Heroes of Deming Street FireThe town honored six individuals on Monday for their efforts and involvement in mitigating damage from the fire.  Adams Theater to Host Composer Stephanie Chou for 'Comfort Girl'It's a work inspired by the true stories of Asian "comfort women" abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese Army during World War II.  23 Years Later, Berkshire Communities Remember 9/11The ceremony took place around the city's Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial, dedicated four years ago to honor the men and others lost. Annie Selke Closing, Laying Off 47Annie Selke on Peck's Road will close its doors and layoff 47 people before the end of the year.  Mosquito-Borne Illness: What You Need to KnowMosquito-borne illnesses are rare in New Hampshire and Vermont, but they do occur. Here’s what to keep in mind when going outdoors. Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting SystemBeginning on Wednesday, Sept. 11, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the Fire Inspection Bureau.  Ghost Tours At Ventfort HallThe tour will take place on Friday, Sept 13 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation.  Dalton Select Board Member Joseph Diver Steps DownThe Select Board will discuss whether to hold a special election to fill his vacant seat or wait until Diver's term expires next June and have his seat up for election as part of the standard Select Board election. BCC to Hold Annual Harvest RunRegistration open for 5K trail run and 1-mile kids' run  Clark Art: In Conversation on ImpressionismThis free event takes place at 2 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium.  North Adams Council OKs Software BorrowingThe council had authorized by roll call vote at the end of August the borrowing of $536,562 to purchase new financial software package, Municipal Uniform Information System, or MUNIS.  Mark and Pignatelli Talk Legisative Actions in BecketPignatelli said housing insecurity and shortages are paramount in Berkshire County and encouraged communities to develop shovel-ready plans because "we're not going to hand out money from concepts or ideas, we're going to fund projects."  Letter: Eight Weeks to Change the WorldIn just eight weeks you can vote to save our democracy, our planet, and your own personal freedoms. You have that power, and your choice is as simple as it is stark.  Williamstown Looking into Electrical Issues at MotelFor the second time in four months, the inn and restaurant at 910 Cold Spring Road was discussed by the Board of Health. |
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