 BNRC Celebrates Accessibility Renovations at Old Mill TrailBerkshire Natural Resources Council celebrated the recently completed accessibility renovations at Old Mill Trail with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.  North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier RailThe City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route.  MCLA to Host Book TalkThe talk is free and open to the public. South County Road WorkThe work will take place from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1, during nighttime hours.  Berkshire Athenaeum Annual HalloTEEN EventHalloTEEN will occur Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium. BRTA Announces Free Rides ExtensionCustomers riding the fixed route bus and/or the complementary ADA paratransit service will be fare free from Jan. through Sept. 2025. BCC Players Announce Fall ShowBerkshire Community College theater group to present 30 plays in 60 minutes  Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires Vice PresidentShe has significant experience in branch management, financial advising, personal insurance sales and management, relationship management and customer service.  Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better CommunicationThe City Council and School Committee would like next year's budget process to go better than the last. Williamstown Nov. 5 Ballot Includes CPA Tax ExemptionQuestion 6 on the Nov. 5 ballot would finalize an exemption to the Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge for homeowners who meet either low-income or, for seniors, moderate-income standards.  Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Recount Successful YearThe volunteer organization has about 500 members and coinciding with the appreciation week, memberships will be half-price on Oct. 25.  Free Halloween Event at the Adams Free LibraryThursday, October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  'Tales from the Graveyard' at Ventfort HallThe talk will be followed by a Witch's Brew Tea Party and Costume Contest. Lanesborough Asks for Input on Master PlanResidents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the town's first master plan.  Weekend Outlook: The Outlook is Spooky with Halloween FunThere are several events this weekend, including a country festival fundraiser, Halloween-themed activities, and more. Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans DayThe race begins at Veterans Memorial in North Adams at 9:00AM and ends at the American Legion. Nomination Deadline Nears for BCC's 40 Under Forty AwardsNominations must be received by Wednesday, Nov. 6  One-Day Track and Sign Certification with BEAT and a TCNA EvaluatorLearn how to recognize tracks of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates on your landscape and interpret animal movement and behavior.  Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield CollegeThe Monument Mountain grad scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for the Pride. Dalton Cultural Council Tentatively Approves Grant ApplicationsFollowing a call for applications in September, the organization received applications from 41 organizations and residents requesting funding for local events and initiatives amounting to $45,075.  Mount Greylock Grad Trucks Locally Donated Supplies to North CarolinaThe goal was to fill a trailer with 7,000 pounds of food, clothing, necessities and tools to help North Carolinians, thousands of whom are still dealing with power outages, road washouts and flooding after Hurricane Helene hit the Appalachian region on Sept. 26.  Education Secretary Helps Cut Ribbon on McCann's New HVAC LabTutwiler joined Superintendent James Brosnan, Darin Almeida of Laureyns United Heating & Cooling Inc., and Moran to highlight the opening of the school's new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning laboratory, which was made possible by a $3.1 million state Skills Capital grant. Pittsfield Council Meets for 3 MinutesOn Tuesday, councilors met for three minutes in Room 203. Before even getting settled into their seats, the 8-item agenda was completed.  WCMA Programs Celebrate Pallavi Sen ExhibitionThrough partnerships with writers, students, and other artists, the exhibition reflects the key tenets of Sen's practice, namely teaching, collaborative making, and the nurturing of life.  Pittsfield Commission OKs Former CYC DemolitionThe Historical Commission begrudgingly withdrew a one-year demolition delay on the Melville Street property, recognizing that the owners were unwilling to save or sell it. |
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