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Healey, Driscoll Talk Transportation Funding, Municipal Empowerment

Those were just a few of the initiatives to aid cities and towns, they said, and were based what they were hearing from local government

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MassDOT: South County Daytime Lane Closures

All scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.? ? ? ?

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Dalton Select Board Refers Its Budget to Finance Committee

Select Board member Marc Strout motioned that the board maintain its stipend rates from last year rather than approving the proposed 2 percent stipend increase.

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Berkshire Carousel Offer Withdrawn, Volunteers Plan Reopening

Tuesday’s City Council agenda includes withdrawing an order to accept a conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center St. (the Berkshire Carousel.)

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Williamstown Fire Personnel Committee to Interview Six Applicants for Chief Position

Williamstown Prudential Committee members, from left, Alex Steele, David Moresi, Lindsay Neathawk and Joe Beverly participate in Wednesday's meeting.

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Wahconah Regional High School to Hold Freshman Orientation

In case of inclement weather, the orientation will be rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5.

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BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing Graduates

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored

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Over 70 Percent of Pittsfield Students Are in Poverty

This increase comes in part due to a nearly $60 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 filed by Gov. Maura Healey, which includes $7.3 billion in Chapter 70 aid to school districts — an increase of $420 million from the previous year.

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Williamstown Community Preservation Committee Funds Proposals at Half the Levels Sought

The committee started its consideration of fiscal year 2026 requests with applications totaling about $294,000.

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Pittsfield Health Board Considering Nicotine Free Generation

Thirteen Massachusetts communities have joined the "Nicotine-Free Generation." Could Pittsfield do the same?

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Dalton Rotary Club Gifts Support Food Pantries, Fire Departments

The gifts were made possible by Dalton Rotary's 2024 fundraising efforts, primarily through its annual golf tournament.

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Weekend Outlook

There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a free museum day, live music, and winter activities.

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Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead

A hike will take place on Jan. 26, weather permitting, and are free to the public.

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Pittsfield Named One of Nation's 'Digital Inclusion Trailblazers'

This is the second time Pittsfield is being recognized with this designation.

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Clark Art Screens 'Young Frankenstein'

Presented in partnership with Images Cinema.

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Pittsfield Community Radio Begins South Berkshire Broadcasts

The new FM radio signal, with call letters WSBR, was granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission on Jan. 14, 2025, after a three-year planning and construction process.

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New Peck's Road Bridge Coming Soon

A new Peck's Road bridge will be installed in February after six months of closure.

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Dalton February Election a Go Despite Date Error

The special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat will occur on Feb. 3. In December, the board approved the use of mail-in ballots.

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Dalton Fire District Anticipating February Arrival for Ambulance

The Fire District is anticipating the arrival of its new ambulance in February.

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Lenox Library's Lecture Series to Feature Berkshire United Way CEO

Lectures are free and open to the public.

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North Adams Navigators Honored for Enrolling Residents In Affordable Health Plans

Most people who apply for coverage through the Health Connector qualify for ConnectorCare, which makes coverage more affordable through lower premiums and co-pays, and the elimination of deductibles.

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Greylock School Cost Estimates, Spec Plans Being Readied for MSBA

Design documents for the $65 million Greylock School project, including cost estimates, are expected to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority by the end of this month.

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Clark Art Announces New Series of Installations

The installations are featured in a newly designed space located in the Manton Research Center's reading room, just outside the entrance to the Clark's library and are on view for free during all visiting hours.

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State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese, Other Wildlife

The public should report observations of sick or deceased birds if 5 or more birds are found at a single location

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Berkshire County Historical Society Genealogy Workshop

Swigert has over forty years of experience in genealogical research and has been an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for four years.

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