 Daniel Manacher Prize for Young Artists Winners AnnouncedThe prize was created by Adam Manacher and Carol Birnbaum in memory of their son, Daniel Manacher, who had a great passion and talent for art.  Mexico Squad Edges Berkshire Force at World SeriesThe Berkshire Force travel softball team Saturday morning scored a run in the bottom of the sixth and had the tying run on second base but dropped a 4-3 decision to Mexico in pool play at the Babe Ruth World Series. MassDOT Advisory: Motor Vehicle Inspections AvailableRegistry reports most inspection station site workstations are now operable. Vehicle owners who need re-tests on failed inspections will be given more time to get them  Williamstown Select Board Pushes for Better Communication About EmergenciesThe Select Board on Monday discussed how the town communicates to residents during an emergency and whether residents unaffiliated with Williams College should have access to the same information as college students and staff about incidents on campus.  Anderson Leads SteepleCats Past DanburyAedan Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 12-8 win over Danbury, Conn., Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.  Moses Leads Force to Win in World Series OpenerGiannah Moses went 2-for-3 with a double and drove in a run on Friday to lead the Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team to a 7-3 win over Davidson, N.C., at the Babe Ruth World Series.  PIttsfield Little League Bows Out at State TourneyMelrose’s Dylan Cote drove in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday to give his team a 6-5 win over the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars in an elimination game at the State Tournament.  Teacher of the Month: Frani MiceliWilliamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month. Moresi Companies Settle Discrimination AllegationsA local developer and property management company have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle fair housing complaints on its properties.  Ghost Tour At Ventfort HallThe tours will take place on Saturday, July 27 at 8 pm. This is not an active investigation. Afternoon Arrival Estimated for Harris on SaturdayVice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive in Pittsfield on Saturday afternoon, according to emerging information about the campaign event. Government Briefs: Healey Signs Gun LawGov. Maura T. Healey signed Thursday into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885), which cracks down on ghost guns (homemade weapons that do not have a serial number and thus are untraceable) and guns made with a 3-D printer. Big Y Closes Delis for Deep CleanBig Y Supermarkets is closing its deli counters for deep cleaning after an outbreak of listeria in one of the meat brands it sells. Southern Vermont College Moving Towards Five Star StatusIn March of 2023, SVHC entered into a purchase and sale agreement of the campus with Alfred Weissman Real Estate, LLC (AWRE). Since then, AWRE has been working toward the development of a five-star destination resort. Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement AgeThe Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age. Meeting on Potential Purchase of Housatonic Water WorksThe decision over a town acquisition of HWW would ultimately be made by voters at a town meeting. Mount Greylock Records To Be DestroyedState regulations require that student records be destroyed seven years after the student graduates.  BMS Announces Scholarship RecipientsThis year, BMS awarded almost $17,000 in Talent and Merit Scholarships, and continues to take Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship applications on a rolling basis. BCC to Hold New Student Orientation on Aug. 29The free session will be held at Paterson Field House on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA ProposalsThe trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. Vermont Tops SteepleCatsThe Vermont Mountaineers Thursday overcame a two-run deficit to earn a 6-4 win and hand the North Adams SteepleCats their 13th straight loss.  Bridgewater Tops Pittsfield Little League in State Tourney OpenerBridgewater’s Brandon Moyer scattered five hits and pitched his way out of a fifth-inning jam on Thursday to lead his team to a 4-1 win over Pittsfield in the opening game of the 12-year-old Little League State Tournament.  Gavin O'Donnell Leads Post 68 Juniors Past WestfieldGavin O’Donnell went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and two RBIs Thursday to lead the Post 68 Juniors to a 7-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field.  Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging StationsThe Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town.  Veterans Coffee and ConversationIt will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Adams American Legion. |
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