 North Adams Council Rejects Airport Commission ChangesIn a vote of 4-3, with Councilors Peter Breen and Deanna Morrow absent, the council rejected two ordinance amendments brought forward by Councilor Ashley Shade that would have prohibited members having a conflict of interest and require council approval of appointments as laid out in state law.  Williamstown Prudential Committee Selects Onset Deputy as Next Fire ChiefDias, deputy chief of a department of full-time and volunteer firefighters, was the only nomination to succeed retiring Chief Craig Pedercini. The committee members pointed to Dias' dedication, experience and certifications as informing their decision.  Clark Art Lecture on Aby Warburg's MnemosyneThis free event takes place at 5:30 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Meeting Prompts Cheshire Treasurer to RetireThe town has a temporary town treasurer after longtime Treasurer/Collector Rebecca Herzog abruptly retired last week. Adams Preparing for Fiscal 2026 Review; Nomination Papers AvailableThe Board of Selectmen will have a preliminary budget in hand for the March 19 meeting as the town prepares a spending plan for fiscal 2026.  Protecting Your Assets: How FDIC and DIF Protect Your DepositsIn this time of economic uncertainty, keeping your money secure should be a top priority. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF) play crucial roles in safeguarding your deposits.  Great Barrington Arts Market ReturnsThe market will feature products from 16 local and regional artisans. Pittsfield Police Say No School Threat Posed by Social Media PostPolice are investigating a social media threat related to the Pittsfield Public Schools.  Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and Caregivers for Gallery TalkThis free gallery talk program is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care partners.  4-Year-Old Child Dies in North Adams Duplex FireTwo members of the family, an adult and a minor, sustained serious injuries; two members of the family, an adult and a minor, sustained minor injuries; and one four-year old child died inside the residence. Monument To Honor Fallen Berkshire Veterans and FamiliesThe $175,000 goal will cover the monument's creation, landscaping, lighting, and engraving. Berkshire LGBTQ+ Leaders Launch Monthly Networking EventInaugural meeting will be hosted at WANDER Berkshires, 34 Depot St., Suite 101, Pittsfield, and include a panel discussion with a local business owner, a community leader, and a representative from the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Pittsfield Council Backs Transgender CommunityCity councilors on Tuesday assured members of the LGBTQIA-plus community "We're on your side." North Adams Council Pauses Sullivan Sale for More DiscussionMayor Jennifer Macksey had hoped to gain immediate approval on the purchase-and-sale agreement with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation but councilors balked at approving a document they'd had for only a few days. North Adams Planners OK Notre Dame Housing, Theater & Veterinary MoveMoresi & Associates is moving forward with housing in the former Notre Dame School and the Williamstown Theatre Festival is planning performances in North Adams.  BHS Appoints Vice President of QualityGazzillo previously served as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care for the past three years. She was selected after a nationwide search for this system-wide leadership position.  Co-Op Bank Promotes Vice President, Senior Credit OfficerIn this role, Lawler will continue to play a part in helping local businesses secure the financing they need to thrive, while also contributing to the growth and development of the Bank's commercial lending portfolio. Additional Stearns Staffers on Leave Amid 'De-escalation' AllegationsAdditional Stearns Elementary School staff members have been placed on leave amid allegations of using a bathroom to "de-escalate" students. Pittsfield Preparing to Fix PotholesEvery winter potholes appear throughout the county because of the harsh weather and cold temperatures; they often are unable to be filled fast enough and roads to become damaged. Mahaiwe Awarded Barr Foundation Cultural Evolution GrantThe Mahaiwe recently completed another program with the Barr Foundation, the six-year Barr-Klarmann Massachusetts Arts Initiative (BKMAI).  Clark Art Opening Lecture on Pastoral on PaperThe exhibition's curator and a student in the Williams College/Clark Graduate Program in the History of Art, Satloff introduces the concept of the pastoral landscape Hopkins Memorial Forest to Host Maple FestLimited parking is expected; carpooling or cycling is recommended. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Petricca TIFOn Monday, the Finance subcommittee voted in favor of a 10-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corp.'s $4 million expansion at 550 Cheshire Road, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.  Lanesborough Advancing Two Public Safety Building OptionsA $7.3 million facility could hold police and emergency medical services under one roof and, for $6.5 million, the departments could have their own buildings.  Berkshire Lyric to Present 'Genius on Broadway' ConcertsTickets are $25, with free admission for children. |
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