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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Opens in Pittsfield

Van der Valk says the company's business model is ‘good stuff cheap’. The store sells discounted items that can be found in major retail stores.

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Berkshire United Way Launches Annual Campaign

Berkshire United Way kicked off its annual campaign focusing on early childhood education as a key economic driver for the community.

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MassWildlife: Fall outdoor safety tips

Hunting is a safe activity and non-hunters should feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year.

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Towns to Talk Walking, Cycling Improvements Around Tanglewood

Community members, particularly residents and neighbors of those areas, are invited to learn more about the recent planning efforts at an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Lenox Town Hall auditorium.

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'Fodder: Stories from the Fields' Brings Farm Stories to Life

Local Agricultural Organizations Collaborate for Storytelling Event in South Egremont on Sept. 21.

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Dalton to Hold Green Burials Information Sessions

The Cemetery Trustees will hold two informational sessions surrounding green burials at Ashuelot Cemetery.

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Lanesborough Employee Charged in N.Y. Embezzlement

In late June, the town's administrative assistant was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $325,000 from a New York business.

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Pearl Ambassador Program Enhances Pride in Downtown Pittsfield

Residents of The Pearl shelter have been cleaning downtown over the summer, creating a collective pride for the city while also taking pride in themselves.

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Clark Art Presents Mariel Capanna Film Series

Inspired by Capanna's practice of imposing time constraints upon herself while painting, this five-part series showcases films by directors who worked within time constraints.

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Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Proposal Sent to Health Board

The City Council on Tuesday sent the controversial camping ordinance to the Board of Health and requested regular updates beginning Oct. 28.

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MCLA Leadership Academy Announces Info Sessions, Opens Applications

One-year hybrid program transforms educators into school administrators through arts and social justice lens

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Workforce Board Hears Internship, Career Center Gains

The Berkshire Career Center's internship program prepares high school students for the workforce by introducing them to employers and enrichment opportunities.

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Coggins Classic Golf Tournament Raises $50k for Cancer Center Community Crusaders

$50,000 was raised during the tournament held on Aug. 29.

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Mass RMV Reaches 3.5 Million REAL ID Credentials

RMV has been offering the REAL ID to customers since 2018 and anyone who qualifies can get one.

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MCLA Professor Receives National Guild of Book Workers Mid-Career Award

Mowinski is among the first recipients of this award from the Guild of Book Workers (GBW), one of the leading professional organizations in book arts and printmaking.

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Northampton Teacher Mounts Challenge for 1st Mass Seat

For Jeromie Whalen, his race for the seat in the state's 1st Congressional District is more than a campaign: It's a movement.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Pontoosuc Lake House

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2021. It's selling for $1,075,000 and is 3,332 square feet with 0.85 acres.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 15-19

The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.

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Williamstown Looking at Ways to Authorize McCann Tech Building Bond

The town manager Monday told the Select Board that it may need to call a special town meeting to approve a $17 million bond for the roof and window replacement project at McCann Technical School.

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Co-op Bank Hires Loan Originator

Choquette has more than 15 years' experience in the industry.

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Weekend Outlook: Festival and Fair Season

There are a range of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including fairs, festivals, and more.

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MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours during the week of Sunday, Sept. 14

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Clark Art Screens 'Rififi'

Inspired by Capanna's practice of imposing time constraints upon herself while painting, this five-part series showcases films by directors who worked within time constraints.

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Dalton to Decide Budget Changes, CBRSD Agreement

Four articles are to authorize funding for specific projects and address budget changes and the fifth will revisit the Central Berkshire Regional School District's regional agreement.

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Louison House Cuts the Ribbon on Bracewell Project for Young Adults

The $2 million project's been in the works for several years and was funded through state and federal funds including the American Rescue Plan Act, and nonprofit organizations and foundations. It offers six efficiency units that include one family unit with two bedrooms and one handicapped accessible apartment.

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