 Ghost Tours At Ventfort HallThis is not an active investigation.  Pittsfield School Committee Approves Vocational Admissions Policy, CoursesThe School Committee approved a pilot tutoring program, courses, and the vocational admissions policy for Taconic High School last week. BRPC Sees What State Economic Plan Means for Rural CommunitiesThe Berkshire Regional Planning Commission got a look at the state's 2023 economic development plan and what it means for rural communities.  Dalton Select Board Supports Town Inclusion on Lafayette TrailA number of towns have markers noting his historic passage — now Dalton wants to be included.  GBPT Adds Development DirectorGreat Barrington Public Theater adds Serena Johnson as Development Director. Brings fundraising management, special event and campaign planning, community engagement and creative experience to the company's next phase of growth.  Clarksburg Finance Committee OK Accountant FundingCarla Fosser and Charles "Chuck" Lewitt were appointed earlier in January by Town Moderator Ronald Boucher, filling posts that had been vacant for at least two years.  Clark Art Screens 'Drylongso'Presentation is final installment in New Restorations Film Series Great Barrington Fire Department Responds to Manville Street FireThe fire was under control in approximately 15 minutes. Fire damage was contained to the rear of the garage storage unit and the floor and wall of the apartment above.  McCann Tea Room Schedule 2024The McCann Tea Room reopens in February and is open from 10:45 am to noon.  Clark Art Screens 'The Bus'Presentation is fourth installment in New Restorations Film Series Lanesborough Finance Committee Has Attendance ProblemAttendance is a problem for the town's Finance Committee and with budget season ahead, a game plan is needed.  Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs GE DemosThe Historical Commission on Monday gave the OK for demolition requests for Buildings 12 and 14, located along Tyler Street Extension and the railway. Building 100 sits between the two and is not part of the project. Dalton Begins Discussions on $10M Town BudgetThe town's operating budget was proposed at $10,075,035, up 10 percent over this year, and the board chipped away at some minor line items. Man Charged with Drug Distribution, Illegal Firearm in PittsfieldCrosby is being held pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled to take place on Feb. 5 in Central Berkshire District Court.  Pittsfield Board Says Club Responded Properly to 'Melee'The Licensing Board chose not to penalize a Peck's Road bar for a melee that resulted in one arrest.  Pine Cobble School to Host Open HouseThe free event coincides this year with the school's Winter Warm-Up (5:30–6:30), during which Pine Cobble students, families, and friends gather for activities and at which Open House attendees are welcome to stay. Drury First Quarter Honor RollThe Drury High School honor roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year. MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Partner Offer Free Tax AssistanceMCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning Feb.12.  Clark Art Presents Concert by Umi GarrettThe event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Pittsfield Cable Committee Plans Outreach, Next ActionsThe goal is to have a solid document by April, as the city's 10-year contract ends in September.  Central Berkshire School Committee Appoints Dalton RepresentativeTucker will be serving as the committee's Dalton representative taking the place of the town's former representative Nicole Tucker.  Berkshire NAACP Holds In-Person Freedom Fund AwardsHundreds gathered at the Proprietor's Lodge last weekend for the Berkshire NAACP's Freedom Fund Awards. The sold-out event that had been virtual the last three years returned with a bang. Adams Hit With OML ComplaintsThe Board of Selectmen has received several Open Meeting Law complaints and a broad request for meeting minutes over the past four years. Licensing Board: Thistle & Mirth Rebrand Proper Response to StabbingThe Licensing Board is satisfied with Thistle and Mirth's rebranding after a violent incident on Thanksgiving Eve.  How can business owners plan for an exit?If you're a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you'll eventually leave it all behind? |
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