 North Adams Airport Eyes Restaurant FlexibilityThe commission voted Tuesday to table final approval of the RFP to allow time for concluding edits, which they expect to discuss and potentially approve on April 1.  State Issues Project Update After Flooding at Pittsfield's Bel Air DamThe state says recent flooding near the Bel Air Dam is being managed, and was caused by a release of water from Pontoosuc Lake. BRPC Votes in New Director, Bids Farewell to MatuszkoThe BRPC has officially voted to make Laura Brennan its next executive director.  Better Than Ezra To Play at the MahaiweMahaiwe announces Better Than Ezra on March 27  Mass MoCA Book Talk: The Berkshires Farm Table CookbookThe book talk will take place on March 26 at 5 pm. Williamstown Fin Comm Sets Water, Sewer HikesThat water rate increase and another 5 percent hike in FY28, in conjunction with use of reserves from the water department, will enable the town to address two capital projects — the replacement of a well and the replacement of customers' water meters — without needing to borrow for either project.  Greylock School Project Moves Into Construction; Geothermal System ApprovedThe $65 million Greylock School Project has moved into construction phase, where it will stay for the next 18 months or so.  Dalton Planning Board Denies Berkshire Concrete's Special PermitAfter five meetings, the Planning Board voted to deny Berkshire Concrete's special permit, however, the company can still reapply before its current permit expires. Adams Couple Faces 5 Years for 2020 Death of Foster ChildSentencing for the Adams couple found guilty in the 2020 death of their foster infant has been pushed off by two weeks.  Weekend Outlook: Thunderfest is BackCheck out the events happening this weekend including karaoke, fundraisers, and the annual Thunderfest. Your Voices Were Heard: A Victory for Berkshire FamiliesThis victory belongs to you, the families, seniors, service providers, and community partners who raised your voices to ensure that basic human needs are not ignored.  Bread-Baking Appliance Designer Moving to Mass MoCA CampusThe Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Commission welcomed bread-baking appliance designers Brod & Taylor to the campus on Monday. Pittsfield Council OKs Tax Incentive, Historic District Study CommitteeThe City Council has approved a tax agreement to transform a historical downtown property into housing, and an effort to designate a local historical district in that area. Berkshire Village Residents Challenge Cheshire Permitting ProcessLeaders of the Berkshire Village Tenants Association are questioning whether the town adhered to proper state procedures when permitting Crown Communities LLC to operate.  Companion Corner: Rosie Is Still at No Paws Left BehindiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Mount Greylock School Committee Takes Another Look at FY27 BudgetThe Mount Greylock School Committee on Tuesday decided to bring a fiscal year 2027 budget to Thursday's public hearing that maintains level services while seeking double-digit percentage increases in the assessments to each of the district's member towns. Clarksburg Hires New Town Clerk/Assessor's ClerkOne small town's loss is another's win. The Select Board voted unanimously on Monday to offer the new post of town clerk/assessor's clerk to Amber Holland.  Wahconah Students Join Statewide 'SOS' Call for Rural School FundingStudents at Wahconah Regional High School are urging the state to fully fund Rural School Aid that supports essential services that shape their future. Radon Reading Closes Pittsfield's West Housatonic Fire StationThe fire station on West Housatonic Street has been temporarily closed after radon levels were found to be more than twice the normal amount.  State Economic Development Secretary Visits PittsfieldThe state secretary of economic development visited Pittsfield on Monday to hear about the condition of its economy and downtown. Adams Couple Found Guilty in Foster Child's DeathAn Adams couple have been found guilty in the 2020 death of their 10-month-old foster child. $87.2M Budget Proposed for Pittsfield Schools in FY27The proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for Pittsfield schools is a modest .4 percent increase from the previous year.  BCC Trustees Vote to Hire Hara Charlier as Next PresidentOne by one, during a special meeting at Berkshire Community College, board members expressed their conviction that Hara Charlier was the best candidate to lead after Ellen Kennedy retires CBRSD Makes Cuts to Lower Town AssessmentsSchool officials say reductions in the Central Berkshire Regional School District's budget will be felt, but remain optimistic that it will not prevent them from being "the best regional district in the state." Lenox Making Changes to Add Parking SpotsThe Select Board has voted to move ahead with a two-year trial of downtown parking and traffic changes for a two-year trial. |
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