 North Adams Students Support Hometown Heroes Banner ProgramThe banners will feature ground-level QR codes that link directly to the student-produced website. To build the content, the class generated a list of questions to connect with local families.  Congressman Neal Talks With Reid Middle School StudentsStudents in Susan Mooney's class prepared questions related to their civics projects, ranging from government transparency and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sports to mental health.  North Adams Label Shopper Reopens in New LocationIn a matter of days, Label Shopper in the L-shaped mall moved across the parking lot into new quarters and hung out a grand opening sign.  Pittsfield Health Shuts Down North Street Eatery for 'Pests'Iztac Mexican Restaurant is currently shut down by the Health Department.  BCC Sees $1M in Federal Funds for Trades AcademyOn Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the college to highlight the $995,000 he secured through congressionally directed spending.  Companion Corner: Glo at the Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  Adams Boba Tea & Gift Shop Announces ClosureOwner of 57 Park Street, Lea King, announced she was retiring and clearing out her gift and boba tea shop.  Weekend Outlook: Wahconah Goodbye, Fundraisers and MoreCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including fundraisers, concerts and more.  Lanesborough Officials Review Schools' BudgetsBergeron answered that officials in both member towns told the district they did not want Mount Greylock using taxpayers' money to build their reserves. Special Meeting Set for PHS Statement of InterestThe School Building Needs Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday to decide if Pittsfield should seek funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to repair its oldest high school, PHS. Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud ChargesThe former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury.  North Adams School Committee Applauds Award Winner, Hears BudgetThe School Committee on Tuesday voted to send a recommending fiscal 2027 budget to a public hearing and congratulated the newest recipient of the Superintendent's Award.  Roundabout Considered for Pittsfield's East, Fenn IntersectionA roundabout is under consideration to improve safety at the intersection of East and Fenn Streets.  Busy Road Project Summer for North AdamsMayor Jennifer Macksey updated the Finance Committee on Tuesday about some of the work being planned, including Berkshire Gas' plans to replace pipes along West Main Street. Adams Fire Deliberates Next Steps on Retirement MandateThe Fire Department is seeking clarifications on how the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will affect its older members who aren't involved in firefighting.  BCC's New President Gets Higher Ed Board OKThe Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.  Clarksburg School Pressed to Find More Savings for Fiscal 2027School officials are looking at the elimination of three teaching assistants, prekindergarten for 3-year-olds and a two part-time positions to reduce the fiscal 2027 budget.  Berkshire Delegation Details Efforts to Help BerkshiresLegislators say they are advocating for programs and services that Berkshire County residents need the most, amidst federal funding cuts. Pittsfield Sees Legal Threats Over PHS ReportCity officials say they have received informal threats of legal action if the redacted Pittsfield High School investigation report is released.  Pittsfield Celebrates Student Winners of Berkshire Jazz Art ContestDuring Jazz Appreciation Month, Pittsfield High students' jazz artworks bring a pop of color to the halls of City Hall and the city's annual Berkshire Jazz Festival. Cheshire Looks to AG's Office for Blighted Property HelpThe Select Board heard a presentation last week from the state's Neighborhood Renewal Division program that could help rehabilitate two properties condemned by the Board of Health. Berkshire Democrats Host Candidate Forum FridayThe forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church located at 74 First St.  Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce MergerTwo local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.  Art Donation Brightens Bracewell Youth ProjectResidents entering transitional housing at 111 Bracewell Ave. can look to the left to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Williamstown Fire District Expects Slightly Lower Tax RateA rise in operating expenses for the Williamstown Fire Department will be offset by lower debt service payments on the new fire station, resulting in a slightly smaller tax bill from the district, officials noted last week. |
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