 Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Fundraisers and 'Billy Budd'Several events will take place in the Berkshires this weekend, including First Friday festivities, spring walks, comedy, and more.  Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Neon PartyThis event meets in the auditorium.  Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires New Branch OfficerAdditionally, he will assist the organization with its further development of Spanish-focused materials.  Mass Cultural Council Launches Festivals, Projects Grant ProgramProspective applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines for more information, including instructions on how to apply. Registration Open for Lenox Beginners Soccer ProgramRegistration is open for the Lenox Youth Soccer Mighty Kickers program for the spring. Cheshire Tag Sale and BazaarScheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.  Lazits Leading Lions to First in IviesTaconic High School graduate and Columbia University junior Anton Lazits is hitting .253 for the Lions this spring.  Marchetti Defends Pittsfield Tax Rates in Advance of FY25 BudgetMayor Peter Marchetti defended the city's tax rate on Tuesday, asking residents to look at all of the figures before making a judgment.  Developer Plans $11M Renovation of Adams Memorial BuildingThe Selectmen on Wednesday night voted to award the bid to Mackin Construction Co. Inc. of Greenfield, which plans to invest $11 million to build out 20 or more one- and two-bedroom apartments in the three-story classroom wing that parallels Columbia Street.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionThe Finance Committee on Monday supported a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for a connection to Herman Melville's Arrowhead. Sonrisas Awarded Outdoor Recreation GrantSonrisas is located in Cheshire.  Adams Begins Review of $19M Fiscal 2025 Budgetown officials started the review of the $19 million fiscal 2025 spending plan on Tuesday, beginning with general government, executive, finance and technology budgets.  Lenox Library to Host Botanist Joan EdwardsJoan Edwards is the Samuel Fessenden Clarke Professor of Biology at Williams College. She is a botanist with a special focus on ultrafast plant movements and the conservation of flowers and their insect visitors. Berkshire United Way celebrates 100 Years of ServiceDuring the celebration Berkshire United Way will present the Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands, Caring Heart Award to Mary Wheat.  Clark Art First Sunday Free ProgramFree admission all day. MCLA to Host the 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research ConferenceThis year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Deven Philbrick '16 – a poet and PhD Candidate in English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan.  Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing DelayThe city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress. North Adams Schools Set Calendar, Review BudgetThe committee was also brought up to speed on the budget deliberations at last week's Finance & Facilities subcommittee. Pittsfield, North Adams Support Paint Stewardship ProgramPittsfield's City Council last week voted unanimously to support a resolution requesting the Legislature act favorably on the bill before the House Ways & Means Committee. The North Adams City Council did the same.  Spring Webinar Series for NonprofitsThe fee for the bundle of six webinars is $60.  Pittsfield Police Seek Info on Armed RobberyPolice are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery.  April Storm Could Bring Snow, High Winds and Power OutagesWe were hoping it was just an April fool or that it would go away if we ignored it. But it looks like we really are getting snow, sleet and rain over the next few days.  BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of TrusteesBerkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees.  Drury Performing Arts To Stage 'SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical'Performances will be held on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, at 3 and 7 p.m. BCC to Host Q and A, Keynote Address with Law Enforcement ExpertLater in the evening, Dr. Weinstein will deliver a keynote speech at 5 pm. |
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