 Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Triggers ConcernA proposed kayak rental kiosk at Onota Lake has triggered concern from city councilors and community members.  Peter Sykes Plays the Roosevelt Organ in Great BarringtonBerkshire Bach will show a documentary about the organ in the Parish Hall before the concert, at 2:45 pm.  Berkshire Organizations Receive Mass Cultural Council AwardsThis program provides grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers to spend on touring shows or touring artist fees. These grants aim to target funding to those most directly impacted by the operation of resort-style casinos.  Dalton Fire District Prioritizes Ambulance, Fire Improvements in BudgetThe Fire District is anticipating a budget of $3,516,650 for fiscal year 2025, an increase of $820,196 from last year.  Lenox Community Center: 'Keep on Driving'Scheduled for April 17 at 1:30 pm, the event seeks to offer residents essential knowledge to enhance their driving skills and stay updated on licensing matters. Pittsfield Businesses Named Finalists Economic Impact AwardsAccording to MassEcon, the Economic Impact Awards celebrate companies throughout the Commonwealth for their contributions to the state's economy.  Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and Their CaregiversThis free gallery talk program is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care-partners. Clark Art April School Vacation Week Kids ActivitiesAll April School Vacation Week activities are free  Pittsfield Council OKs Arrowhead Sewer ExtensionThe approximately 700-foot extension includes the installation of two deep manholes and will connect two other properties to the city sewer. North Adams Council Takes Next Steps for Fines, Fee ChangesSome of the city's fines are $50 and the solicitor recommended rescinding the adoption of 20A and adopting the more recent version of the law, 20A 1/2, which supports the higher fines.  Williamstown Board Votes to Remove Town Flag From Meeting RoomThe Select Board has agreed to remove the town flag a year after town meeting established a bylaw restricting the use of flags on public property.  WAM Theatre's Reading of 'Far, Far Better Things'The play features local professional actors including: Abuzar Farrukh as Josh and Isabel Sanchez as Dani. The rest of the company will be announced.  Former Dempsey Pediatrics Joins BHS UmbrellaEffective Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Dempsey Pediatrics became Berkshire Health Pediatrics, retaining the majority of the office staff and clinical care team and welcoming Dr. Adam Gicewicz to the team of caregivers.  Vietnam Veterans, Outgoing VVA Members Honored in PittsfieldThe annual ceremony recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is on March 29. A coalition of local veterans has been holding it for about 50 years, placing wreaths on the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial in Park Square to honor those lost.  African American Genealogy Subject of WCMA LectureField will touch upon the diversity of methods employed by historians and genealogists; descendants' often uneven access to the familial past—itself a legacy of American slavery; and the emergence of the recently launched 10 Million Names project. St. Stanislaus Kostka School Honor RollA student merits High Honors for an average of 93 or higher. A student merits Honors for an average between 85 and 92.9.  Community Contra Dance in WilliamstownThe dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can: $12 - $20 suggested, and barter is also welcome.  Mountain Bike Club Wheels Out Vision for Trail NetworkA local group of mountain bikers is looking to build a trail network within and beyond Williamstown.  Berkshire County Regional Housing Renamed 'UpSide413"The new name will not change its work, as it is meant to clarify the services that are offered and the core mission.  Berkshire County Views the EclipseThe partial solar eclipse was seen and heard in the city as people turned out to experience the celestial event in various locations.  Triplex Cinema, GBPT Fundraising Screening of 'Freud's Last Session'Great Barrington Public Theater Announce Special Fundraising Screening, Talkback, and Reception for Mark St. Germain's film "Freud's Last Session." Thursday, April 11, Triplex Cinema, Great Barrington, 5:00 pm. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 9-12The city will be sharing additional updates on new road work planned for the late summer/early fall at a later date.  Marchetti Releases Details of New 'First Fridays at Five' EventsMayor Peter Marchetti released details on Friday of the new event that combines the beloved Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks. It is a collaboration between the city, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., and the Downtown Pittsfield Cultural Association with the first occurring on May 3.  Simon's Rock Theater to Perform 'She Kills Monsters'he production is free and open to the public. Cash donations are welcome at the door. Lecture on the History of the Williamstown Public LibraryGriffin is a Williams College graduate, a retired professor of English, and a resident of Williamstown since 2003. |
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