Eastern Mass Student Who Spit at PHS Player No Longer on TeamA high school basketball player who spat on a member of the Pittsfield High School squad during Monday's Division 3 State Semi-Final has been removed from his school's team as it prepares for Saturday's State Championship game. Williamstown Winter Farmers Market ReturnsFarmers and crafters will be present to sell farm fresh meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs, artisan crafts, goat soap, seafood straight from Boston, and fresh baked breads. Letter: Mass MoCA StrikeI stand in solidarity with the workers of Mass MoCA and urge the management to prioritize their well-being by reaching a fair agreement as soon as possible. GB Public Theater hosts Conversation with Berkshire Theater ArtistsThe multi-accomplished group includes Director James Warwick, Playwrights Mark St. Germain and Jessica Provenz; Actor Peggy Pharr Wilson; Costume Designer Brittney Belz; and Lighting Designer Matthew Adelson. Pittsfield Board Continues Hearing on Mobile Home Rent IncreaseThe request for hefty rent increases to a Valentine Road mobile home park seems unlikely following the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Board meeting on Thursday night. Online Public Input Session With BEATOnline Public Info Session with BEAT and UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 PM Two BCC Students Receive National RecognitionPhi Theta Kappa students win awards Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corporation ScholarshipsThe scholarship is open to seniors at Mount Greylock Regional High School and Charles H. McCann Technical School. BWPCC will select two students from the class of 2024 to receive $1,000 scholarships. Suicide Prevention Group Gives Leadership Award To Berkshire PresidentBerkel, a retired Lieutenant with the State Police, currently serves as President of the Berkshire Coalition for Suicide Prevention (BCSP). Pittsfield Subcommittee Mulls Roadwork, Pavement PlanThe panel discussed a request to review the city's pavement management plan and received an update on various roadwork projects from Commissioner of Public Services and Utilities Ricardo Morales. Williamstown Planning Board Chair to Fin Comm: We're Not the 'Enemy'The chair of the Planning Board last week stopped by a meeting of the Finance Committee to defend the planners' recent activities to promote economic diversity and growth in town. State Wants to Give Clarksburg $1.2M for a Safe Route to the SchoolThe students can now reach the town field through a rough path in the woods and walk the field until crossing the road or walk along the sidewalk-free Cross Road, a heavily traveled way with no shoulders. Adams Sees No Races So FarWith less than a week left before nomination papers are due, there are currently no contested seats. BAAMS Presents: Live at Studio 9 With Alex FosterStudio 9 is located at the Porches located at 18 Veazie Street Tickets are $35 and proceeds from the show will benefit BAAMS. Zonta Club Honors Six Women for Their Community ContributionsThe Zonta Club of Berkshire County recognized six women for their contributions to the community at Friday's International Women's Day Dinner Celebration. How can you manage student loan payments?If you have student loans, you likely received a "payment vacation" over the past few years, due to legislation related to COVID-19. BCC Names Fall Dean's List StudentsBCC announced it has named 312 students to the fall 2023 dean's list. Local Accountants Offering Tacos & Tax AdviceLocal accountants want to take the intimidation out of tax season for business owners with the help of tacos. Bird Banding Event In West StockbridgeHe'll discuss the origins and goals of the observatory, along with its current and future research projects and their importance to the knowledge of the region's bird populations. Pittsfield Committees Vote on Crosby/Conte SOI This WeekTwo of the three votes needed to move forward with a proposal for a combined elementary school build will be made this week. North Adams Planners Reject Setback Waiver for Cannabis OperationThe Planning Board on Monday unanimously shot down a setback waiver request for a cannabis dispensary on River Street across the street from the UNO Community Center. Williamstown Select Board Chair: Vote Coming on Gaza ResolutionFor the third straight meeting, the resolution was not on the board’s agenda but was raised at the end of its regular business by a series of residents, most of whom advocated strongly for its adoption. Adams Selectmen Give Thumbs Up on Paving Machine PurchaseThe Board of Selectmen last week endorsed the purchase of equipment that will allow the town to do its own street paving. Workshop at BAAMSProfessional saxophonist and woodwind specialist Alex Foster will run the workshop that will be held at Studio9 at the Porches located at 18 Veazie St. |
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