 Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 2-5Crack sealing continues this week Pittsfield Approaching Last Year to Spend ARPA FundsThe federal American Rescue Plan Act brought about $8.7 billion to Massachusetts through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Governor Appoints New DPU CommissionersJeremy McDiarmid to serve as Chair, alongside newly appointed Liz Anderson of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office MassWildlife: Frost bottoms in the summer?Despite their chilly-sounding name, frost bottom habitats are bustling with activity during the warmer months. Learn why MassWildlife thinks they are so special. DA's Office Seeks Extradition of Child Abuse SuspectA former The Bible Speaks pastor was arrested in the state of Florida for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 from 1980.  Pittsfield ZBA OKs Sign For Ollie's Discount StoreThe city is closer to having another bargain store to shop at.  Last Chance to see 'Baseball in the Berkshires' 2025 Exhibit in LeeThe summer 2025 home of the Baseball in the Berkshires museum project has welcomed 3,000 visitors over the past couple of months, including people from more than 23 countries and 30 states. Bullet Misses Sleeping Lanesborough ResidentResidents near the Pontoosuc lakeside are being asked to review their security cameras after a bullet went through a home near Baglee Avenue.  Pittsfield Native Identified as Beating VictimA former Berkshire County man died Aug. 16, five days after being viciously beaten by juveniles in a park in Burlington, Vt. Berkshires Awarded Grants to Boost Woodland Restoration, TourismThrough the Woodlands Partnership Program, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is providing funding, $310,000 in total, to six rural communities and three regional organizations focused on conservation and economic development. BMC to Host Suicide Prevention Conference In Early OctoberThe event will be held from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Tanglewood's Linde Center for Music and Learning in Lenox, and continuing education unit (CEU) applications will be submitted for social workers, licensed mental health counselors, nurses, licensed alcohol and drug counselors and psychologists. Elizabeth Freeman Center RISE Together 2025Rise Together brings friends, families, neighbors, and community leaders together to honor survivors, remember those we have lost, and take a stand for a safer, more just future for all.  North Berkshire School Districts Participating in Regionalization StudyThree North Berkshire school districts are embarking on a state-funded study of secondary education options. Williamstown Fire Officials Call on Residents to Properly Mark AddressesCommittee member John Notsley raised the issue, telling his colleagues that the lack of proper numbering on homes had been bothering him. Open Meeting Law BriefsThe state Attorney General's Office issued the following opinions on three Open Meeting Law complaints against Berkshire County boards. The opinions can be found here.  Weekend Outlook: Farewell SummerStill, there's enough going on to keep you busy this three-day weekend, including music, mixers, and barbecues. Windsor Lake Closed to SwimmingWindsor Lake has been closed following the identification of an unusual algae bloom in the water. State Agricultural Officials Provide Update About Spotted LanternflyInvasive Species Reported in Over 50 Municipalities  UPDATE: Blaze at DA's Home; One Minor Injury ReportedFirefighters were called to a structure fire at the home of Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue early Wednesday evening. National Conference on AI in Rural Economies In North AdamsThis one-day national conference will bring together industry experts, policy leaders, rural economy innovators, and acceleration partners from across the country to the Berkshires to network, engage and set the course for the next chapter of rural economic development and innovation  Co-Op Bank Welcomes New Human Resources OfficerIn this role, Prescott will oversee human resources initiatives that support employee engagement, professional development, and organizational growth. Unpaid Mall Taxes Won't Increase Lanesborough Tax RateAt the previous meeting, town officials discussed some $500,000 missing from the road district's approved budget for fiscal 2026.  Highland Woods' Residents Return Postponed to SeptemberCoyne said it was apparent shortly after the February incident that getting the 14 damaged units back online would be a complicated process.  Ayrhill Farms Again Defends Torchia League TitleJackie LaRochelle had two doubles among her four hits and drove in six runs as Ayrhill Farms claimed its 10th straight league crown.  MSBA OKs McCann, Monument School ProjectsMcCann Technical School has been approved for a $17 million project to update the 63-year-old school's roof, windows and doors, and Monument Mountain Regional High School for a new $152 million school. |
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