 Pittsfield Cemetery Requests Green Burial RegulationsAbout 150 communities in the state allow green burials, and Dalton recently approved them at Ashuelot Cemetery.  Bushika No-Hitter Helps Force Defend 10U County TitleMcKinley Bushika struck out 12 Thursday to lead the Berkshire Force 10-and-under travel softball team to a 12-0 win over Northern Berkshire in the championship game of the Berkshire County summer league.  Central Berkshire Schools Summer Meal Program Feeds HundredsIn the month of July alone, the district served 11,410 meals to families with children under 18, said John Tranfaglia, food service director.  Adams Free Library: 'A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolate'Library events are free and open to the public.  Dalton Assistant Fired Over Letter Secures UnemploymentAccording to an unemployment hearing officer, the letter resulting in the termination of the Select Board's former executive assistant doesn't appear to be confidential. Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and MoreTake a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.  Berkshire Bank Becoming Beacon BankBerkshire Bank's changing its name once its merger with Brookline Bancorp Inc. of Boston is finalized this year.  Brien Center Hires Ethics and Compliance OfficerGuner brings to the role over 20 years of experience spanning child welfare, developmental psychology, and higher education. West Stockbridge Celebrates Zucchini Fest on SaturdayZucchini Fest is held on Depot Street and Center Street in downtown West Stockbridge.  Pittsfield Soap Box Derby Returns SaturdayWestside Legends will host its fourth annual Westside Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 10.  Clark Art Presents Talk on Bernice AbbottThis event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper in the Manton Research Center. Berkshire County Public Housing Benefits From Internet Access GrantsHousing units in Williamstown, Pittsfield, Great Barrington, Sheffield, Stockbridge and Housatonic will all benefit from the grant.  Williamstown Calls Another Special Fire District Meeting, Truck Replacement on AgendaAt a special meeting of the Prudential Committee on Wednesday, the panel voted to set a special meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m. at the Water Street station. Berkshire Athenaeum Looks to Hire Social WorkerThe Berkshire Athenaeum plans to hire a social worker and has implemented a phone booth.  North Adams Mayoral Hopeful Pledges Transparency, ProgressScott Berglund says he'll be more transparent about the city's business and more aggressive in tracking down extra revenue if elected mayor.  The Classical Beat: Tanglewood Showcases Innovative Musical Forms; Sevenars Presents an Emerging Piano VirtuosoAttend and participate in these imaginative musical explorations.  Companion Corner: Orion at Second Chance Animal ShelterOrion is a 7- to 8-year-old pit bull mix who has been at Second Chance Animal Shelter since 2021. North Adams Historical Commission Seeks to Preserve RecordsThe Historical Commission is hoping to be more active in the preservation of materials important to the city's history.  Architectural Historian to Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation. Berkshire Botanical Garden Annual Grow ShowThe show times are Saturday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hoosac Valley School District Awarded Literacy Tutoring GrantHigh-dosage tutoring provides one-on-one or small-group tutoring sessions multiple times a week for at least 10 weeks  Berkshire Green Drinks: Monitoring Air Pollution in Pittsfield"Breathe Easy Berkshires: A Year and a Half of Pittsfield's Air Quality" with Drake Reed and Andrew Ferrara Short-Term Rental Ordinance Advances to Pittsfield CouncilAfter some final revisions, an ordinance that allows and regulates short-term rentals will go before the City Council. Jacob's Pillow 2025 Festival CanceledJacob's Pillow has canceled its 2025 festival following the death of one of its production managers. Pittsfield Police Arrest Erratic Route 8 DriverA North Adams man who led police on a high-speed chase Monday was taken into custody after trying to flee on foot. |
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