 Government Briefs: Healey Signs Gun LawGov. Maura T. Healey signed Thursday into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885), which cracks down on ghost guns (homemade weapons that do not have a serial number and thus are untraceable) and guns made with a 3-D printer. Big Y Closes Delis for Deep CleanBig Y Supermarkets is closing its deli counters for deep cleaning after an outbreak of listeria in one of the meat brands it sells. Southern Vermont College Moving Towards Five Star StatusIn March of 2023, SVHC entered into a purchase and sale agreement of the campus with Alfred Weissman Real Estate, LLC (AWRE). Since then, AWRE has been working toward the development of a five-star destination resort. Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement AgeThe Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age. Meeting on Potential Purchase of Housatonic Water WorksThe decision over a town acquisition of HWW would ultimately be made by voters at a town meeting. Mount Greylock Records To Be DestroyedState regulations require that student records be destroyed seven years after the student graduates.  BMS Announces Scholarship RecipientsThis year, BMS awarded almost $17,000 in Talent and Merit Scholarships, and continues to take Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship applications on a rolling basis. BCC to Hold New Student Orientation on Aug. 29The free session will be held at Paterson Field House on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA ProposalsThe trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. Vermont Tops SteepleCatsThe Vermont Mountaineers Thursday overcame a two-run deficit to earn a 6-4 win and hand the North Adams SteepleCats their 13th straight loss.  Bridgewater Tops Pittsfield Little League in State Tourney OpenerBridgewater’s Brandon Moyer scattered five hits and pitched his way out of a fifth-inning jam on Thursday to lead his team to a 4-1 win over Pittsfield in the opening game of the 12-year-old Little League State Tournament.  Gavin O'Donnell Leads Post 68 Juniors Past WestfieldGavin O’Donnell went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and two RBIs Thursday to lead the Post 68 Juniors to a 7-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field.  Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging StationsThe Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town.  Veterans Coffee and ConversationIt will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Adams American Legion. Berkshires Gets $4.3M in CDBG GrantsThe Berkshires is getting $4.4 million Community Development Block Grants for housing, road and social services programs.  Best Selling Author to Speak at Ventfort HallThe lecture portion of this Tea & Talk will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 88 Walker Street, near Ventfort Hall, at 3pm.  Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, circus, live music, and more. Cheshire Gears Up for 2nd Annual Summer FestivalThe Cheshire Community Association (CCA) is set to host the 2nd Annual Cheshire Summer Festival this coming July 27. Pittsfield Advises Against Contact with Housatonic for 48 Hours after Accidental DischargeThe city of Pittsfield is advising people to avoid contact with the Housatonic River until late Friday night after an accidental discharge of untreated wastewater near 901 Holmes Road.  Clark Art Hosts Performance By Glenn JonesThe free concert takes place on the Lunder Center at Stone Hill's Moltz Terrace at 5 pm.  Williamstown Dog Owners to Select Board: 'Let Us Deal with It'The Select Board on Monday was told that it should let the people who walk their dogs in the Spruces Park decide how the 114-acre town-owned park is managed. Lanesborough Select Board OKs Resources For Storm DamageThe town recognizes the need for additional resources to clear damage from last week's storm.  North Adams Disability Commission Gets Funding, Grant AbilitiesThe City Council on Tuesday accepted two sections of state law that will allow the Commission on Disabilities to apply for grants and use handicapped-parking fees. Housatonic Street Periodic Road ClosuresThe blasting and removal of ledge will take place during normal allowed construction times of 7AM-5PM.  Eagles Community Band ConcertsSelections include a variety of marches, patriotic tunes, and other. |
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