 Williamstown Celebrates New Fitness PadThe new fitness pad on Stetson Road includes a series of differently sized blocks that facilitate step exercise for people of varying ages and abilities.  Berkshire Cider Approved for Invite-EventMatt Brogan told the commissioners on Tuesday afternoon that the cidery would be selling its cider and beer from Bright Ideas for the invitation-only event  North Adams School District Starts New Year With New FacesThe public schools welcomed two new faces this year: a dean of students at Brayton Elementary and a director of adult education and 21st Century programming.  Triplex to Screen 'Psycho Beach Party'The screening is Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:00 pm  ADOPTED! Companion Corner: Sabrina 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.  Ghost Tours at Ventfort HallRobert Oakes is an author, teacher, storyteller, and performing songwriter.  Renovated Medical Arts Entrance, Parking Lot OpenAfter six months of closure, the Medical Arts Complex's second-floor entrance is restored, and the parking lot has dozens of additional spaces. 1Berkshire Awards Grant to Roots and Dreams, Mustard SeedsThis grant represents the second of two high-impact partner grant awards made by 1Berkshire to help foster a ecosystem and infrastructure needed to help the Berkshire immigrant entrepreneur community grow.  Greylock Thunder Donates LED Lights for Russell FieldThe installation will be celebrated with a special event on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. MCLA to Host Lecture Focused on Surveillance, Police, and Big TechThis year's presentation, titled "Surveillance, Police, and Big Tech: Lessons from Baltimore," will be delivered by Dr. Ben Snyder, associate professor of sociology at Williams College.  Community Contra Dance in WilliamstownThe dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church. Pittsfield Council Accepts $200K for Outdoor Ice RinkOn Tuesday, the City Council accepted a total of $200,000 from five local organizations for a portable ice rink system at Clapp Park.  North Adams Council OKs Sale of Historic Church Street PropertiesThe City Council voted to sell off the three Church Street houses and an adjacent vacant lot for $181,001. Source of Respiratory Irritant in Williamstown Remains a MysteryAuthorities are still investigating an incident that caused minor respiratory irritation on Sunday at First Congregational Church.  Clarksburg School Refreshes Kindergarten WingThe flooring in the 1970s "temporary" addition had been showing its age and had been raised as an issue by teachers over the past few years. The School Committee got a tour last week of the changes, largely done by volunteers.  HooWRA Workshop Focuses on PoetryThe workshop will be facilitated by Arianna Alexsandra Collins, Executive Director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association.  Adams Police Chief Placed on LeaveAdams Police Chief K. Scott Kelley placed on paid leave.  Triplex to Screen 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'This screening is part of the Banned Books on Film Series collaboration between the Triplex and Mason Library.  Local Athletes Earn Honors at MCLALee High's Elizabeth Brown and Pittsfield High grad Gustavo de Oliveira each have earned Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference honors in the opening weeks of the fall season at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Pittsfield Fire Contained to KitchenA small kitchen fire forced a Strong Avenue family to flee their home on Monday evening.  BCC President Ellen Kennedy to Retire at Conclusion of Academic YearKennedy has served as the college's president since 2012.  NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment ForumAn interactive discussion to share thoughts on emerging issues in our community  North Adams Planners Approve Gas Station RebuildsBoon Properties LLC of New Hyde Park, N.Y., was approved on Monday a second time to redevelop the site along with a complete rebuild of the Valero gas station convenience store on State Road.  Dalton Chief Wants More Action on Police Station ProposalPolice Chief Deanna Strout wants a more focused and actionable approach to the planning of the proposed police station.  New Pittsfield Mural Unveiled in Reimagine Dunham Mall EffortArtist Robert Markey designed three panels that represent the river and mountains in Pittsfield, people dancing, and the center of the city. |
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