 Pittsfield Licensing Board Reduces Panchos' Hours AgainThe Licensing Board has reduced the eatery and bar's closing time from 1 a.m. to midnight with the last call at 11:30 p.m.  Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThe tours will take place Saturday, August 31 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation.  Millers, Thunder Win Berkshire Adult Baseball League TitlesThe Berkshire Thunder and GB Millers each swept their way to Berkshire Adult Baseball League titles over the weekend.  Dalton Planners Need More Information on Tiny Home TaxingUnanswered concerns surround the tax implications of changing the bylaw to include them as vehicles or as real estate.  Pricier Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Bid This WeekThe 23-acre parcel on Hancock Road, or the south side, will be focused on first. Body of Missing Readsboro Man FoundHarold Lavanway, 73, was reported missing by family on Sunday.  Williamstown Planners Talks Housing Development, Water ProtectionThe Planning Board last week talked about balancing housing and land conservation in the rural parts of town and protecting the aquifer that supplies drinking water to most of the town's inhabitants.  Abutters Say Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal is UnsafeResidents continue to speak against a proposed dock at Proprietor's Lodge, citing the project as a public safety issue.  Opera Meets Hollywood at Ventfort HallLight refreshments will be served and there will be a cash bar for wine.  Mount Greylock School Committee Taking Two Years to Find SuperintendentThe last time the Mount Greylock Regional School District looked for a permanent superintendent, the search process lasted 20 days. Mold Found in Wahconah High AuditoriumThe district filed a claim with its insurance company and anticipated the mold would be completely remediated by the weekend. North Adams Man Charged in Saturday ShootingA North Adams man is being charged in a non-fatal shooting that took place at 7 a.m. on Saturday in Adams, according to the District Attorney's office.  18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program SuccessesTen young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees. 2nd Street Executive Director To Speak at Triad MeetingNorth Adams senior community invited to learn about 2nd Street's mission BHS Hospitals Recognized With AwardsBHS are nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care: The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices  Dalton Police Station and Hall Maintenance UpdateBuilding and Grounds Superintendent Jeff Burch updated the board during the Select Board meeting on Monday on the work being done to improve the conditions of the Town Hall basement where the police station is located. Clark Art Hosts Outdoor Classical Concert and Family ConcertThe first is an outdoor concert on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 4 pm on the Fernández Terrace by the Clark's reflecting pool.  Williamstown Fire District Counting Down to Construction Start DateThe district's construction adviser, Bruce Decoteau, provided the committee with a number of updates in a brief session at the current fire house on Water Street. Greylock Welcomed Families For Youth Week 2024This year's theme, the "Amazing Savings Race," featured a map that included key financial wellness stops, including the benefits of a savings or checking account, the 50-30-20 rule, and the power of compound interest, among other things. Pittsfield Officer Helps Occupants Flee Early A.M. FireThe Fire Department is crediting a patrol officer in saving the occupants of a Third Street home from a fire. Pittsfield Goes Back to School With Tighter Cell Phone PolicyThe School Committee has tightened the district's cell phone regulations but some recognize that it may not be enough. Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July 2024Labor force participation reaches 66 percent, highest rate since September 2020  New Bear Population Estimate Based on 2023 DataAfter a consistent overall increase from the 1970s through the 1990s, Vermont's bear population has been relatively stable through the 2000s, with periods of shorter-term growth and decline.  CATA Artists Shine at Clark ExhibitCATA, based in Great Barrington, is a wide-ranging program that serves artists in nearly every discipline imaginable, from painting to acting to juggling to creative writing.  Wahconah Park Restoration Advancing With Support From Parks CommissionIn late June, the restoration committee unanimously voted to move from the schematic design to the design development phase that will deliver full architectural and engineering plans. |
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