 MOLARI Hires Rory Baker as Administrative CoordinatorBaker's background includes training as a singer and guitarist at Berklee College of Music, and experience in office administration.  BCC Seeks Support for New Athletic LockersAcceptance into NJCAA varsity sports underscores need for new equipment Pittsfield School Committee Accepts MS Restructuring TimelineThe School Committee has accepted a middle school restructuring plan that runs through September 2026, triggering the first public hearing next month. Hoosac Valley School Committee Approves $23M Budget for Fiscal 2026The spending plan is up $654,917, or 2.9 percent, over this year. Out-of-district special education tuitions and a 16 percent hike in health insurance are major drivers of the increase. State Opens Applications for Massachusetts' First Poet LaureateApply to be the First Poet Laureate online. BRTA Extending Free Rides to Non-ADA CommunitiesThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is extending fare-free rides to non-ADA communities. Eagles Community Band Hosting a Free Stage Band ConcertThe Eagles Community Band's stage band is bringing a concert to the community on Saturday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Fenn Street.  Clark Art Free Gallery Tours For Parents and InfantsParticipants should meet at the Clark's main admissions desk. Fundraiser For Local Family Awaiting Heart TransplantAJ is currently at Boston Children's Hospital undergoing treatment for end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition that had only recently shown symptoms. AJ is now awaiting a heart transplant. Annual Berkshire Charity Hockey Draft TournamentThis event will bring together hockey enthusiasts and local community members to raise funds for No Paws Left Behind, a local animal shelter dedicated to rescuing and caring for animals in need. Leah Penniman to Speak at BCC Earthseed Series.The event, which is open to the public, will take place in the Koussevitzky Arts Center, Room K111.  Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at MahaiweTickets range from $75 to $115, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under.  Transgender Athlete Issue Hits Home for County ResidentsMount Greylock graduate Noah Greenfield said participation in team sports continued to provide the benefits it offers tens of millions of kids across the country. Lenox Village Construction Project ResumesCrews will be working on sidewalks along Franklin Street, Church Street, Housatonic Street, and Walker Street. Pittsfield Partners With BMC for Generator GrantThe city has partnered with Berkshire Medical Center on a hazard mitigation grant for backup power sources. Williamstown Fire District Looks at Potential Budget HikeThe Prudential Committee on Wednesday took a first look at a draft fiscal year 2026 budget that would increase the operating budget by 27 percent from the year that ends on June 30. Market 32 Red Kettle Campaign Raises Money for Salvation ArmyBell ringers were stationed at store locations across New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Greylock Federal Offers Assistance to Homebuyers Through FHLBank BostonBoth programs help income-eligible homebuyers who are purchasing one- to four-family homes that will serve as their primary residence.  Believers, Skeptics Hear Tales of Elusive BigfootThe Vogel brothers, Eric and Tim, presented and answered questions about their almost 20 years of experience and investigations into bigfoot, or sasquatch, a hairy folklore creature said to inhabit dense forested areas.  Adams Community Bank Hires New SVP Loan OperationsIn this role, Barbieri will oversee the Bank's loan operations, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of loan processes, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance customer service and operational excellence. MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction OperationsConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound  Pittsfield to Study Speeding on Lenox AvenueThe city wants to ensure that upcoming construction doesn't turn Lenox Avenue into a bypass.  WMMGA to Host Gardening Half Day in LenoxRegistration can be completed at wmmga.org. Class size is limited. Dalton Considers External Firm for Town Manager SearchHutcheson said during the March 17 meeting that the town should consider hiring an interim town manager until a permanent one can be hired because using a firm would take longer. Fairview Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access HospitalChartis' annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation's rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX. |
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