 Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Hires New Development DirectorAt BAV, Moriarty leads a multi-pronged fundraising effort, including cultivating and stewarding individual donors, orchestrating donor events, and overseeing BAV's grant portfolio of private and corporate foundations.  Motorama Distributes More than $10K to Local OrganizationsMotorama donated more than $10,000 in grants to a dozen charities and nonprofit organizations this year. It's the largest amount the car show has donated to date.  Williamstown Projects Awarded $835K in State FundingCommunity and cultural investments advance Main Street redesign and local destinations  Cain Hibbard to Merge with Bulkley Richardson and GelinasCain Hibbard, a firm with a history in Berkshire County, has offices in Pittsfield and Great Barrington. Pittsfield Calls for Snow Angel Program VolunteersEach winter, many senior residents and individuals with disabilities reach out requesting assistance with snow removal.  State Housing Secretary Hears Struggles, Opportunities in Southern BerkshireState Secretary of Housing Edward Augustus visited Berkshire County on Tuesday to hear about the region's needs and see opportunities for adding more units. Lanesborough Considers Partnership for Opioid Settlement FundsBRPC's Andy Ottoson, who facilitates the countywide Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Preventing Collaborative, explained that the funds have to be used toward opioid specific supports and youth substance prevention. Cheshire Police Chief on Unpaid Leave Following ArrestThe town's police chief, Michael Alibozek, was placed on unpaid leave Friday after being arrested the week before on charges of soliciting sex for a fee.  Opening of Ultimate Body Factory Longtime Dream of OwnersTheir dreams are coming true with the opening of the Ultimate Body Factory on Monday, Dec. 1, at 5 Cheshire Road. OLLI Presents 'Un-Separation of Church and State'The talk will be held via Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Adams OKs Contracts With Administrator, Interim ChiefThe town will have a new administrator onboard almost exactly one year after after Jay Green departed for Lenox. UNICO Baseball/Softball Hall Inductions Set for FridayUNICO of Pittsfield will host the 29th annual induction ceremony for its Baseball/Softball Hall of Fame at the Wahconah Country Club on Friday, Nov. 21.  DA Shugrue Touts Recent Drug-Trafficking ArrestsDrug-trafficking raids between August and September have resulted in the indictment of nine individuals and the seizure of drugs and illegal firearms.  Berkshire County Edward Jones Office Supports Toys for Tots DriveResidents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 71 Main St, North Adams, during regular business hours beginning Nov. 11 through Dec. 2. HVA, Follow the Forest Receive $30K to Protect Critical Wildlife HabitatThis corridor begins along the Hudson River and stretches north through Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Protecting and reconnecting these habitats is essential not only for wildlife survival, but also for ensuring clean water, clean air, and climate change-resilient communities.  Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC, elects a New TrusteeTim Burke is the CEO and Managing Director at Mill Town Capital, a private community investment group based in Pittsfield, which he's been a part of since its inception in 2016. Adams Open Space and Recreation Plan SurveyPaper Copies are available at The Greylock Glen, The Library, Senior Center, Town Hall, and the Visitors Center.  Williamstown Planning Board Moves Forward With Mixed-Use ProposalThe Planning Board last week decided to move forward with an initiative to encourage mixed-use development, even though it is not quite sure how that initiative will be manifested in the zoning bylaw. Adams Fire District Again Asking for Fire Chief VoteThe Adams Fire District outlined its reasons for a full-time fire chief and is again asking the public to vote.  North Adams ADU Challenge Winners Focus on Cost, SustainabilitySustainability, aging in place and cost effectiveness were the focus of the winning ADU designs in the North Adams Partnership's Small & Smart Design Competition.  'Reading the Tea' with Pulitzer Prize Winner at ArrowheadDebby Applegate is an American historian and biographer. Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling ProgramSign up forms have been sent home with Pittsfield children in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 & 2.  Dalton Basketball Court Named for McMahonThe Community Recreation Association last week dedicated the newly renovated gym floor in honor of Dan McMahon. Pittsfield Middle School Restructuring Effort Nearing CheckpointAction items are coming into focus as the middle school restructuring vote nears. Pittsfield Community Radio, WBTR To Have On-Air Fundraiser to Support the StationAll money raised during the on-air fundraiser will go towards continuing the mission of providing the community with a non-profit, non-commercial radio station to present diverse local, entertaining, informative, and educational programming. |
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