 Pittsfield Health Board Continues Mosquito Plan ApprovalThe panel continued its vote on the 2024 mosquito control plan during its regular meeting on Wednesday, two days after a public hearing with divided input on adulticide spraying. BCC and Partners to Hold Second Chances Job FairArea employers invited to register by May 15  Clark Art Airs Production of 'Madama Butterfly'This award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary. The Clark broadcasts the opera in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Lanesborough FinCom Chair Resigns After Warrant ApprovalChair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke officially resigned on Monday and the panel decided that Vice Chair Stephen Wentworth would assume leadership for the time being. North Adams Schools Talk Final Budget Numbers for Public HearingThe School Committee received the presentation given last week to the Finance & Facilities committee for the fiscal 2025 spending plan.  Berkshire Hills Eyes Lifeguard Variance for 2025Berkshire Hills County Club is seeking a variance on its pool permit to allow for cost savings on staff members starting next year, including fewer lifeguards.  North Berkshire Community DanceAdmission is pay-as-you-can. Two Men Found Guilty of Marijuana TraffickingYebin Mai was found guilty of two charges: Marijuana Trafficking in 100 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds and Witness Intimidation. Dem Wu was found guilty of Marijuana Trafficking in 100 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds.  Hugs & Cheers as Cheshire Town Clerk Closes Out 30-Year CareerThat wasn't all, of course, as she was applauded for her 30 years overseeing the town's elections and vital records. There were plenty of hugs and some tears for a closing out of her long career. White, MacWilliams Win May Day RacesAlex White was the top male 10-kilometer finisher and Kristy MacWilliams the top female 10K finisher at the 2024 Community Recreation Association May Day Races, competed Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School. Pittsfield Hosting Housing Resource FairCity of Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource Fair  Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: SteepletopSteepletop is a Berkshire Natural Resource Council property in New Marlborough.  Ventfort Hall Hosting Victorian TeaThe proceeds from this event help the mansion's fund their mission of restoring the mansion.  Senator Mark Announces May Staff Office HoursAppointments are not required.  DiLego Jewelry to Close After Nearly 100 Years in BusinessThe closure was announced on the store's Facebook page late Sunday night, where it immediately drew comments of remembrance and well-wishing.  Dalton OKs $22M Budget; Tables Concrete Sidewalk ArticleVoters approved all but one of the 22 articles on the warrant at the annual town meeting on Monday night at Wahconah Regional High School. Adams Picks Select Board Candidates; Cheshire Nixes Appointed AssessorBartlett, a co-owner of the former Red Carpet Diner, garnered the most votes at 791, more than 300 above the other three challengers, and Duval was returned for another three-year term with 685.  Hancock Town Meeting Votes to Strike Meme Some Found 'Divisive'By the narrowest of margins Monday, the annual town meeting voted to strike from the town report messaging that some residents described as, "inflammatory," "divisive" and unwelcoming to new residents.  Gulf Road in Dalton and Lanesborough Re-OpensThe seasonal road closed because of flooding caused by what was initially thought to be from a beaver dam that was located on the Pittsfield stretch.  Letter: Thank You for Supporting 'Get BArT Smart'This night would not have been possible without the support of over a hundred local organizations and businesses.  Letter: Homelessness May Have Contributed to Murder of Pittsfield ResidentSeveral of the homeless people I met started to be people I personally first knew when they were part of the housed population. One of those beautiful but hapless people was Chris Hairston, the Pittsfield resident that was murdered while in Greenfield. Registration Open for Small Business Resource ExpoRegional Partnership Hosting 3rd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo May 22  Author Talk at the Milne LibraryThomas E. Johnson, Jr., to speak on Massachusetts Libraries, Past and Future  Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Bus, Street SignageThe Traffic Commission OK'd additional bus stops and multiple items in the former General Electric neighborhood at its first meeting of the year.  48th Mother’s Day 5K and Community 1 Mile Walk, RunAll proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Freeman Center to offer hope, help and healing to all experiencing or affected by domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County. |
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