 Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing DelayThe city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress.  North Adams Schools Set Calendar, Review BudgetThe committee was also brought up to speed on the budget deliberations at last week's Finance & Facilities subcommittee. Pittsfield, North Adams Support Paint Stewardship ProgramPittsfield's City Council last week voted unanimously to support a resolution requesting the Legislature act favorably on the bill before the House Ways & Means Committee. The North Adams City Council did the same.  Spring Webinar Series for NonprofitsThe fee for the bundle of six webinars is $60.  Pittsfield Police Seek Info on Armed RobberyPolice are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery.  April Storm Could Bring Snow, High Winds and Power OutagesWe were hoping it was just an April fool or that it would go away if we ignored it. But it looks like we really are getting snow, sleet and rain over the next few days.  BHS Appoints Three Community Leaders to Board of TrusteesBerkshire Health Systems (BHS) announced the election of Shaun V. Cusson, Deborah Renzi, RN, and Dr. Jeannette Smith, PhD, to the BHS Board of Trustees.  Drury Performing Arts To Stage 'SpongeBob SquarePants the Musical'Performances will be held on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, at 3 and 7 p.m. BCC to Host Q and A, Keynote Address with Law Enforcement ExpertLater in the evening, Dr. Weinstein will deliver a keynote speech at 5 pm.  Clark Art Lecture on Social Inequality and Urban PlanningFree. Accessible seats available.  Pittsfield Council OKs Car Wash at Former Dakota SteakhouseAfter much debate and some alterations, the City Council approved a special permit for a car wash at the former Dakota Steakhouse.  Northern Tier Rail Gets Strong Support at HearingLocal officials and residents expressed strong support for developing the Northern Tier Passenger Rail proposal that would bring rail transit from North Adams to Boston.  CATA: Making an Impact 30 Years and CountingThanks to a $2 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's foundation Yield Giving, CATA is aiming to expand these efforts even further. Berkshire Baby Bonanza 2024The Berkshire Baby Bonanza is set to take place on Saturday, April 6, at the Stationery Factory in Dalton from 11 am to 2 pm.  Protect Your Eyes During the Solar EclipseMany people are eagerly awaiting the rare total solar eclipse that will take place on April 8, when the moon will completely block the sun. Starting around 2 pm and lasting for about one hour, the daytime skies of northern Vermont and New Hampshire will slowly darken.  Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThe tour will take place at 8 pm on Saturday April 6. Mount Greylock Regional School Talent ShowThe event will take place at the school's auditorium located at 1781 Cold Spring Road in Williamstown, with an art show preview beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Clark Art Lecture on Compromised Art of Parasitical ResistanceA reception at 5 pm in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event. Senator Mark April Office HoursAppointments are not required.  State Housing Secretary Hears of County's Housing StrugglesSecretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus Jr. spoke Friday with Berkshire County stakeholders about the unique issues of the region on Friday.  Community Hero of the Month: Officer Stephanie MiranteSchool Resource Officer Stephanie Mirante has been selected for the March Community Hero of the Month. MountainOne to Launch Children's Book Featuring Mo the Spokesgoat"How to Climb a Mountain" was written by Doug Murphy and illustrated by Laura Salafia. Air Quality Analysis Required for State Permits Near Certain PopulationsThe Department of Environmental Protection will require key air permit applicants to assess 33 environmental, health, and socioeconomic indicators? |
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