 Berkshire Pulse Welcomes New Staff and Board MembersBerkshire Pulse, South County's dance and creative arts education center located in the heart of Housatonic, announced the addition of three new staff and board members.  Berkshire Museum Announces New Chief Development OfficerEastman is set to start at the museum on Monday, Aug. 18.  Brien Center Hires Ethics and Compliance OfficerGuner brings to the role over 20 years of experience spanning child welfare, developmental psychology, and higher education. Her career began in the nonprofit sector, where she dedicated 15 years to improving outcomes for children and families, rising through the ranks from direct care staff to clinician and ultimately to Director of Quality Improvement.  Dalton Rotary Club Golf Tournament Set for Sept. 15The Dalton Rotary Club’s Joe Haddad Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at Wahconah Country Club. Pittsfield Council Continues Camping Regs, Files OML ComplaintsA failed motion to continue Tuesday's City Council meeting past 10 p.m. meant the controversial "Camping on Public Property" ordinance was pushed to another date. Lanesborough Seeking $2.5M From State for Public Safety BuildingOn Monday, the Select Board agreed to send a request to State Senator Paul Mark and State Rep. John Barrett III for the additional funds. In 2022, the effort was allocated $1 million in state bonds.  Tickets on Sale for 2025 Dalton CRA Hall of Fame InductionNCAA Division III Champion hurdler Aryianna Garceau will be recognized as the Dalton CRA Hall of Fame Story of the Year at the hall’s induction ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 7.  North Adams Mayor Updates Council on BridgesMayor Jennifer Macksey clarified the two diverse projects for the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the expectation of the Brown Street bridge being repaired.  Clark Art Presents a Morning of Self-CareFrom 9:30 am to 10:30 am, local yoga instructor Mary Edgerton leads the season's final free all-levels yoga session inspired by the sights and sounds of the Clark's natural landscape. Weekend Outlook: Plays, Festivals, and MoreCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend including plays, festivals, and more. Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Awards ScholarshipsThe scholarships are awarded to qualifying seniors at select schools in the Berkshires who are planning to attend either a two- or four-year college or trade school program.  Clark Art Presents Talk on America's Grand TourThis event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, located in the Manton Research Center. 28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's student-athletes.  NAPL: The Bigfoot and UFO ConnectionWednesday, August 20 at 6PM at the North Adams Public Library  State Rep. Davis Emphasizes Collaboration Through Uncertain FutureResidents' questions reflected their perceptions of an ominous future, with concerns surrounding the costs of health care and infrastructure, funding cuts, affordable housing, immigration, environmental and climate issues, and other pressing issues. Clarksburg School Sees Rise in Grant FundingClarksburg also got a boost in a Student Opportunity Act grant Barnes applied for in June. Only select districts were allowed to apply for an extra year of the original two-year grant. Three Berkshire Towns Get Internet GrantsNine municipalities, including three in the Berkshires, are sharing $555,747 in grant funding to improve internet accessibility for residents.  Williamstown's Johnson Stepping Down from Select BoardJeffrey Johnson announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his seat on the Select Board. The Hidden Toll: When Poverty Undermines Mental HealthMental health is not shaped in a vacuum. It is built, or broken, by our environment. When basic needs go unmet, emotional health unravels.  The Classical Beat: A Profusion of Music at Tanglewood and SevenarsCome mid-August, classical aficionados are grateful for the cornucopia of extraordinary musical riches the Boston Symphony bestows to rapt audiences within the incomparably bucolic setting that is Tanglewood.  Paranormal Investigator to Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after his presentation.  Half-Million Unpaid Mall Bills Could Fall on Lanesborough TaxpayersThe Select Board has agreed to an executive session with the road district and Finance Committee, if possible, to discuss how they will account for more than $500,000 missing from the approved fiscal 2026 budget.  Letter: Next Adams Administrator Should Look to Roads, CostsThe town has squandered monies by chasing the dream of the [Greylock] Glen.  Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax Perform at April Hill to Benefit GreenagersAn evening of music, connection, and purpose at April Hill CRA'S Annual Crane Paper Sale: Aug. 15 - Aug. 16The event will offer deeply discounted cards, envelopes, holiday sets, invitations, announcements and more. |
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