 Adams Firehouse Shored Up While District Seeks OptionsLike many public safety organizations in the Berkshires, the Adams Fire District is looking for ways to address its building's deteriorating condition.  Morningside Community Defends School at Hearing for Possible ClosureMembers of the Morningside community defended their school on Thursday during a hearing for its possible closure.  Thief Steals Ring During Wahconah Park EventSomeone lifted a championship ring during Saturday's "Farewell to the Grandstand" at Wahconah Park.  MCLA Commencement Features Arts Executive, Honorary DegreesThe former head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is this year's commencement speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.  Must-Experience Spring Events in the BerkshiresHere are some events happening this spring to help with your celebration.  Pittsfield Says Goodbye to Wahconah Park GrandstandDozens of people bid farewell to the Wahconah Park grandstand on Saturday with a round of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," hot dogs, and stories about the ballpark.  North Adams Schools Planning Better Communication With FamiliesThe North Adams Public Schools is looking to refine how it communicates with families through text and social media, and providing parents with opportunities to see the schools in action. Clarksburg Applies for Home Rehab Program, Continues Budget TalksThe town is applying with New Ashford for $1.1 million that would allow for 14 homes to be rehabilitated.  Pittsfield School Officials See FY27 Budget Without MorningsideRetiring Morningside Community School in the fall would cut about $2.5 million from the FY27 budget.  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. |
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