 Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk DiningTown Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently enshrined some of the pandemic-era loosening of regulations around outdoor alcohol and food service for businesses holding indoor licenses. Pittsfield's Boost North Street Cohort Celebrates Program LaunchDowntown Pittsfield, Inc. and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Partner with MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative to Support North Street Businesses  Victoria Jennings Ross to Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation. SteepleCats Fall in Extra Innings on RoadThe Valley Blue Sox Wednesday scored four runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to earn a 6-5 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.  Reid Students Donate $700 to Berkshire Humane Through Philanthropy ProgramLast week, Reid Middle School eighth-graders delivered a $700 donation to the Berkshire Humane Society and saw the inner workings of an animal shelter. This, of course, included quality time with furry friends.  Pittsfield: Toters Are a GoThe City Council approved draft five-year contracts with Casella Waste Management on Tuesday, moving Pittsfield from unlimited curbside collection to automated collection with 48-gallon toters for trash and recycling. Williams College Activists 'Disappointed' in Decision not to DivestThe student group was responding to a 1,200-word open letter from Mandel and the chair of Williams’ Board of Trustees that the college posted on Tuesday.  Cheshire Goes for Prop 2 1/2 Override to Fund School Districthe town will have to vote on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to raise taxes in order to fund its portion of the budget for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District.  Williamstown Select Board Discusses Justice Department Program for SchoolsThe Select Board on Monday discussed inviting a U.S. Department of Justice program into the local public schools to help address bias incidents.  Lenox Memorial Middle School Presents 'Honk! Jr'Suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.  Letter: Berkshire State Delegation Needed to Pass Ban on Puppy MillsThe public may be aware that I spear-headed local legislation in Pittsfield and Lenox banning the sale of puppies from puppy mills at pet stores. Berkshire Voters for Animals and the Massachusetts Humane Society were strong advocates and helped immensely. Clark Art Celebrates Father's DayDecorate a special token of appreciation for the fathers and father figures at a card-making station in the Clark Center's lower level.  Miss Hall's School Graduates 46The ceremony took place under a large tent behind the Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Arts Center on the School's Holmes Road campus and was shared worldwide via Hudl.  Students Through Saturday Register Free for Pittsfield July 4 5KThe 5-kilometer road race takes place on the parade route of Pittsfield's Independence Day parade at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.  Great Barrington Public Theater Names Board ChairShe brings multi-talented experience as a nonprofit board member, with special emphasis on development, and has a record of achievement as a key, action-oriented team player, said a press release. Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates Shaker Design on StampsThe U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America. North Adams Council OKs $49M Budget for Fiscal 2025Mayor Jennifer Macksey provided the city budget, school budget, compensation and classification plan and capital improvement plan in a bound document with summaries and graphs explaining expenditures. Pittsfield Council Passes $216M Budget, Cuts SchoolsCouncilors approved a $215,955,210 spending plan that is a 5 percent increase from this year and includes a $200,000 reduction to the $82 million Pittsfield Public School budget. The budget passed 10-1 with Ward 2 Councilor Brittany Noto in opposition.  Lanesborough Passes 32 of 34 Articles at Town MeetingMore than 100 registered voters attended the meeting, which lasted a little more than two hours, to vote on the proposed fiscal 2025 spending plan, board and committee seat procedures, three articles related to short-term rentals, and various spending items.  McCann Tech Hires New Football CoachRochelo takes over for former coach John LeClair  Lee Elementary School Holds Entrepreneur FairOver the last two months, the school's fifth graders have been introduced to financial literacy and developed their own businesses based on their interests.  Dalton United Methodist Church to Host Dinner FundraiserThe event will run from 4 to 6 p.m., offering attendees the option to dine in or take out. Berkshire Schools Recognized at Safe Rules to Schools EventSilvio O. Conte Community School was one of the 273 school partners, community champions, and crossing guards recognized. The school was named an Exemplary Program of Western Mass.  Clark Art Reception, Lecture For Guillaume Lethiere ExhibitionOn Saturday, June 15, at 11 am, exhibition co-curators Esther Bell, deputy director and Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Chief Curator, and Olivier Meslay, Hardymon Director, introduce Guillaume Lethière and provide an inside look at the development of this ambitious exhibition. MountainOne Donates $10K to Berkshire Community Action CouncilFunds to benefit BCAC's Warm Winter Clothing Program |
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