 Clark Art Invites Visitors To Meet CATA ArtistsThe event takes place in Hunter Studio, located in the Lunder Center at Stone Hill.  Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North AdamsThe vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall. Williamstown Select Board Seeks Applicants to Fill VacancyBy a unanimous vote, the board set a Sept. 9 deadline for residents to submit a "government engagement" form and any accompanying materials for consideration.  Smith Bros.-McAndrews Insurances Opens in New OfficesPresident and CEO David Bissaillon purchased the vacant restaurant, which closed in 2019, as a permanent home last year for the legacy company, which offers a wide array of personal and business insurance.  North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry RelocationThe Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space.  Children's Reading and Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThe reading will be followed by a youth ghost tour of this historic mansion. The reading and tour are geared toward children ages 8–12.  St. George Greek FestThis year's festival will be held indoors at the Hillcrest Academy, located at 400 Columbus Avenue Extension in Pittsfield. South County Towns to Share Housing Rehabilitation GrantThe funds provide a 0 percent interest, deferred payment loan of up to $50,000, which is forgivable if the homeowner remains in the residence for at least 15 years.  Berkshire United Way to Massachusetts: Early-Learning Educators Need Better WagesHigh-quality child care dramatically influences brain development and the future health and success for children in school and life, as well as provides a safe and secure space for our youngest community members so their parents or caregivers can work and provide for their families.  Waubeeka Plans Glowball Tournament for CharityGolfers will light up the night sky and support a charity that helps underserved communities around the world at Waubeeka Golf Links this week. Annual Crane Paper Sale This WeekThe event will offer stationery, holiday cards, invitations and announcements at 75 percent below suggested retail for both days of the sale.  Clark Art: Spore Into Specimen WorkshopThe workshop takes place in the scholars' seminar room, located in the Manton Research Center. The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Culminating ProgramsDuring this penultimate week of the Tanglewood Music Festival, the spotlight will focus on a wide range of standard repertoire in both the concerto and symphony genres  North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion VoteThis final adoption paves the way for two community forums and a debt exclusion vote scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center. Greylock Federal Joining Credit Union CollaborativeGreylock Federal Credit Union is moving some of its back-office operations to a collaborative network but says customers shouldn't see any difference.  Chili's Grill & Bar Closes in PittsfieldThe casual dining restaurant chain Chili's is pulling up stakes at its Hubbard Avenue location.  Park Square Maple Couldn't Weather Summer StormsA large limb from a 32-foot sugar maple in the park fell next to the fountain area over the weekend. Caution tape and traffic barrels now surround the aftermath.  Annual Stockbridge Summer Arts and Crafts ShowThe event is open free to the public. St. Stans Offers Meals at No Cost for All StudentsAs part of this program, St. Stanislaus Kostka School will offer healthy meals every school day at no cost to the students due to the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision for school year 2024-2025.  Ghost Tour At Ventfort HallThe tours will take place Saturday, August 17 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation. Pittsfield Awarded Clean Water GrantPittsfield was awarded a $445,104 Lead Service Line Planning Grant  Pittsfield Nonprofit Asks for Building Permit ForgivenessThe Westside Legends would like a helping hand from the city in the form of fee forgiveness for an upcoming condo project.  Cheshire Rejects Override, Votes Reduced School BudgetVoters on Monday rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override and passed a motion that would level fund the town's fiscal 2025 school assessment.  Williamstown Planning Board Reduces Parking Lot for Art MuseumWilliams College will be back before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday for a development plan review for the school's planned art museum at the Field Park rotary.  Chamber Music at Ventfort HallThis concert will feature Leonid Sigal on the violin and Anastasia Dedik on the piano performing works by Schubert, Franck, and Stravinsky in a beautiful blend of piano and violin performances. |
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