 Dalton Select Board Approve Town Meeting for June 26On Monday afternoon, there was a complaint that the town meeting warrant was not posted at Dewey's in time.  Pittsfield ConCom Denies Southeast Battery Energy Storage ProposalThe Conservation Commission voted against a Notice of Intent application from Brattle Brook, LLC for the construction of a BESS at 734 Williams Street, which proposed work in the 100' wetland buffer zone. DA Shugrue Presses for Increased Penalties on 'Upskirting'Yesterday, Maxwell Hall was arraigned for 16 counts of recording unsuspecting people in a Williams College bathroom used for changing on January 16. Shugrue said Hall, a student athlete, planted a small, $23-dollar recording device purchased on Amazon that looked like a USB charging dock in a bathroom used for changing.  Greylock Federal Workshop: Preparing To Buy a CarOn Monday, June 16, Greylock will host a virtual workshop "Preparing to buy a car," which will be presented in Spanish. Pittsfield Woman Arrested for 'Machete' Armed Robbery at Big YShortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, the Pittsfield Police responded to Big Y Supermarket at 200 West St. for a report of a woman who pulled out a bladed object described as a "machete," pointed it at the employees in a threatening manner, and left the store with a cart full of items. Pittsfield Council Sees Crosby Feasibility StudyWhen the project was proposed last year, officials and community members toured the approximately 69,000-square-foot schools that are more than 50 years old.  Lenox Library to Present Two-Part Series on Immigration Law InboxThese free programs will take place at the Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox, on Tuesday, June 17 and June 24. Both sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m. Pittsfield Seeking Community Input on Hazard Mitigation Plan UpdatePittsfield's Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has developed this plan as a strategy for the city against existing and future natural hazard threats and the evolving challenges posed by climate change. SteepleCats Can't Hold on Late in Road LossMichael O'Brien went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs Wednesday to lead the Keene Swamp Bats to a 7-1 win over North Adams in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.  Astronomy Talk at North Adams Public LibraryThe North Adams Public Library is set to host a free astronomy talk in June, featuring Dr. Bob Donahue. No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyRecent rains have provided relief, but more precipitation is still needed to restore water systems, particularly, groundwater levels in some parts of the state. Adams Town Meeting Set Tuesday; Workshop Scheduled ThursdayTown meeting members will vote on $19,530,254 spending plan for fiscal 2026, plus capital purchases, grant authorizations, and a new compensation plan. Community Development Increase a Focus in North Adams Budget VoteThe council OK'd an FY26 budget that both accounts for a spike in the city's health insurance costs and adds capacity to City Hall to address community needs.  Pittsfield Health Board Orders Demolition of Morningside HomeLast week, the Board of Health supported a demolition request on 21 Ensign Ave. While the mortgage and taxes continue to be paid, the property is abandoned and has a hole in the roof. Retired Senior Volunteer Program to Host Open HouseAt the open house, the public will have the opportunity to meet the RSVP team, explore the services they offer and discover new volunteer opportunities.  Triplex Screens 'Mamma Mia'Tickets include a celebration packet of confetti, glow sticks, cue sheets and other themed items. Williamstown Names New Rep to Woodlands PartnershipThe Select Board on Monday appointed the town's second representative to the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts.  Kiki Smith to Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation. North Adams License Commission OKs Wine & Beer for State Food & DrinkThe License Commission approved a beer and wine license Tuesday for State Food and Drink LLC at 508 State Road. Supporting Democracy Leadership Award Winners NamedEach student was the recipient of $500.00 and were able to shadow an elected official.  Pediatric Development Center to Host Fundraising Event at Balderdash CellarsThe event aims to raise funds for PDC's Early Intervention programs, which serve children and families in South and Central Berkshire County by providing therapeutic services at no cost. Berkshire Habitat Launches Fundraiser in Memory of Stephen HellerLaunched by his sister Elaine Cottle and her family, this initiative celebrates Heller's enduring love for community and craftsmanship by raising funds for a central gazebo at Prosperity Way, Habitat's newest 20-home neighborhood in Housatonic. Pittsfield OKs $226M Budget for FY26On Tuesday, the unanimous vote was taken quickly after four nights of departmental budget hearings over the last month.  Tobacco-Free Partnership Hosting Youth Vaping Conference SaturdayThe Berkshire Tobacco Free Community Partnership Program is hosting a conference on Saturday at the Stationery Factory in Dalton that will look at how to deter youth from vaping but listen to them as well.  Lanesborough Passes Budgets, Leasing Funds for EMS & Gold Star ExemptionTown meeting on Tuesday night approved an amended fiscal 2026 budget of $12,565,654, reflecting a $23,858 decrease in the Mount Greylock Regional School District line. |
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