 Pittsfield Officer Recognized for Saving Lives from FireDoyle was on patrol Saturday when he noticed smoke coming from a residential area east of downtown around 1 a.m. Dalton Fire District Establishes Ambulance CommitteeDuring last week's Board of Water Commissioners meeting, interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat requested that a committee form to examine cost, bill times, availability, and options for addressing the issue.  Williamstown Breaks Ground On New Fire StationThe new fire station will be a Net Zero Energy building and meet modern firefighter needs.  Berkshire Athenaeum Drop in Genealogy AssistanceThe Athenaeum provides free in library access to Ancestry, the premier online genealogy resource. Pre-Registration Open for South County SBPHC Vaccine ClinicsThe public health program at SBPHC is offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and by increasing awareness about our homebound vaccine program.  Brazilian Day Celebration in PittsfieldThis event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, from 2-9 PM. BRTA Announces Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening ServiceThis project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within Pittsfield. Child Care of the Berkshires Awarded Capital Renovations GrantChild Care of the Berkshires, of North Adams, was awarded $483,000.  Sheriff Bowler Holds Annual Picnic SaturdayAdmission is $20 and kids under 12 are free.  PIttsfield Resident Walking to Raise Money for Jimmy FundThe Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually as well. Morningside Fire Displaces All TenantsIt is believed a cat succumbed to the fire.  Great Barrington's Davis Wins House PrimaryAt just after 10:30 on Tuesday evening, with 97 percent of the votes counted, the Associated Press called the Democratic primary for Davis, a member of the Great Barrington Select Board. Hearing Set on Specialty Minerals Landfill PermitSpecialty Minerals is requesting a revision to its landfill permit to create another landfill at its quarry that will last it nearly 100 years. Mount Greylock Students Bring Emotional Story to StageThis month's show will, likewise, double as a fund-raiser for Breakthrough T1D, the organization formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and, more recently, JDRF. Pittsfield Citizen Police Academy Fall 2024The academy provides an opportunity for individuals to gain a better understanding of department operations and issues and topics effecting modern day policing. Common Folk Awarded Grant to Implement Strategic PlanThis grant is designated for Creative Community Fellows New England alumni to implement strategic plans that foster creative growth and community change in New England.  Lenox Library to Host Program on DisinformationAndrew Edwards is an author, public speaker, technologist, and entrepreneur residing in New York's Hudson Valley. Polish Picnic In Adams This WeekendGates open at noon with the Eddie Foreman Orchestra performing favorite dance tunes from 1-5. Senator Mark Announces September Staff Office HoursAppointments are not required.  All Saints Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding EventA small fee required for disposal of items. Nighttime Construction Operations in South CountyTuesday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones Pittsfield Panel Proposes Safeguards from Charter ObjectionThe committee will propose amendments to Article 2 Section 9C, Charter Objection, to allow for discussion, require three supporters, and be prohibited when it pertains to the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.  Pittsfield Licensing Board to Review Methuselah VideosThe panel continued a show cause hearing last week for the bar for the second time, hoping to review security and body camera footage at the next meeting.  Runners Battle Mist, Mountain in Annual RaceThe race saw 176 runners post a time, with finishes ranging from just more than an hour to just less than three hours. |
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