 Governor Appoints Interim Chair of Gaming CommissionThe administration will continue to search for a permanent successor. Williamstown Residents Concerned over Impact of Habitat DevelopmentDrainage was the chief concern of the residents who turned out for Wednesday's informational meeting about a planned five-home development off Summer Street.  State Rep Candidates Speak at Democratic Committee MeetingThe three Democratic candidates campaigning so far for the Third Berkshire District spoke at a Dalton Democratic Town Committee meeting on Tuesday.  Dalton Green Committee Aims to Obtain Data for Town Solar PV ArraysThe Green Committee is working to obtain information from Eversource to inform the possibility of developing solar polar photovoltaic arrays in town. Berkshire County Historical Mark Centennial of 'Billy Budd, Sailor'The Berkshire County Historical Society will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Herman Melville's "Billy Budd, Sailor" No Contested Elections in Williamstown this MayTuesday was the last day for potential candidates to return nomination papers with the required number of signatures. Pittsfield School Officials Dig Into 'Not Ideal' FY25 BudgetSuperintendent Joseph Curtis reiterated that the $80 million spending plan is not ideal but assured that the district will continue to serve its community with pride, purpose, compassion, and understanding. Market 32 Annual Pet Food and Supply DiveGuests are encouraged to place items they wish to donate in shopping carts labeled "Pet Food & Supply Drive" conveniently located at the front of each store. EPA Analysis Shows 2022 Decrease of Toxic Chemical ReleasesToxic chemical releases have declined 21 percent nationally in 10 years according to new Toxics Release Inventory data  Drury High School Life Skills Class Gets Bleed TrainingIf a medical emergency happens, Drury High students know how to "Stop the Bleed." They were trained in how to effectively use tourniquets, gauzes and bandages and when to use them based on the injury and its location on the body.  Teacher of the Month: Kimberly WallGabriel Abbott Memorial School third-grade teacher Kimberly Wall has been selected as the March Teacher of the Month.  Berkshire Gas Workers Picket to Over Contract TalksUnionized Berkshire Gas employees picketed outside of the facility on Thursday, saying they are asking for favorable work conditions, wages, and benefits.  Hoffmann Bird Club Explores the Peruvian AmazonThe presentation, titled "A Peru Travelogue," will be presented by Jonathan Pierce and Rene Wendell, past presidents and trip leaders of the HBC.  MassDOT Advisory: Lane Closures in OtisWork will begin Monday, April 1, and will be conducted from Monday evening through Friday morning, during evening and overnight hours  Weekend Outlook: Easter & MoreThe event will also feature a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny and treats including cookies, doughnuts, hot chocolate, and more. Candidates Forum and Luncheon at Lenox Community CenterThe Lenox Community Center is located at 65 Walker St. Students Named to Simon's Rock Fall 2023 Dean's ListTo be eligible for this honor, a student must carry 14 or more credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.5.  Clark Art Free Gallery Tours for Parents and InfantsParticipants should meet at the Clarkâs main Admissions desk.  Berkshire Adult Baseball League Welcomes Players for 13th SeasonThe league, which has games mostly on Sunday mornings with some weeknights throughout the season, runs from early May through mid-August in two divisions, the 20-and-over Division and the 33-and-over Division.  EPA Lays Out Draft Plan for PCB Remediation in PittsfieldU.S. The Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric have a preliminary plan to remediate polychlorinated biphenyls from the city's Rest of River stretch by 2032. Williamstown Select Board Awards ARPA Funds to Remedy HallOn a unanimous vote, the board voted to grant the American Rescue Plan Act money to support Remedy Hall, a resource center that provides "basic life necessities" and emotional support to "individuals and families experiencing great hardship."  North Adams Regional Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting CelebrationThe joyful celebration on Thursday at North Adams Regional Hospital was a far cry from the scene 10 years ago when protests and tears marked the facility's closing. Clarksburg Sees Race for Select Board SeatColton Andrews, Seth Alexander and Bryana Malloy returned papers by Wednesday's deadline to run for the three-year term vacated by Jeffrey Levanos.  Crosby/Conte Statement of Interest Gets OK From CouncilThe City Council on Tuesday unanimously gave Superintendent Joseph Curtis the green light for the SOI to the Massachusetts School Building Authority by April 12.  WCMA: 'Cracking the Code on Numerology'The exhibit opened on March 22. |
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