 BCC Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2025 Leader CollegeLeader Colleges play a role in accelerating the adoption of effective practices within the ATD Network and across higher education.  Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours For Parents and InfantsThe program is specially designed to provide new parents and caregivers with a stress-free experience that offers chances to socialize with others who are caring for young infants. North Adams Airport Looking For New ManagerGoff, who has been the manager since 2022, did not say why he had resigned. Pittsfield Board Mulls Short Term Rental Ordinancen Tuesday, the board continued a vote on draft language to its March meeting.  Watch out for tax scamsIt's tax season again — which also means, unfortunately, that it's time for the annual array of scams aimed at taxpayers. Fortunately, by being alert, you can protect yourself from these attempts to defraud you.  Dalton Trucking Business Requests Changes to Special PermitNearly 100 people attended the meeting, both in person and on Zoom, with some expressing frustration over noise allegedly coming from the excavation and trucking company. U.S. Sen. Markey To Headline Rally in PittsfieldThere are no more seats available at the free event. Pittsfield's WinterFest Celebrates CommunityThe event featured various activities, including a fire pit, sledding, s’more-making, a sled design contest and race, and more snowy activities.  Clark Art Lecture on Lusia RoldanThis free event takes place at 5:30 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Lenox High School Presents "Freaky Friday" MusicalTickets can be purchased in advance at the Duffin Box Office in the Duffin Lobby, Monday through Friday. MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'ReWritten'Blending dance, live music, visual art, projection, and theater, "ReWritten" reimagines an intergenerational queer love story through the lens of Melville and Hawthorne's remaining letters and literary influence.  Berkshire Nursing Families Trivia FundraiserThe event will include trivia, raffles, and food in support of BNF's mission to provide feeding and parenting support for families in the region. Non-Profit Funding Will Be Issue for Williamstown Finance CommitteeHistorically, town meeting voters have supported allocations to several different non-profits with allotments from the town’s free cash reserves. TIF Proposed for Unistress ExpansionMayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a ten-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corporation's $4 million expansion, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.  Berkshire Concrete Ceases Work for Controversial Dig SiteAt the advice of town counsel, all work has stopped, and Berkshire Concrete will be required to reapply for this permit under this parcel number.  Pittsfield Co-op Welcomes Lisa Trybus as Retail Lending Team LeaderIn this role, Trybus will oversee the bank's retail lending operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring continued excellence in customer service and loan offerings. W.E.B. Du Bois Center Appoints Interim DirectorLloyd has more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As interim director, he will oversee the center's strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and continue to advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois.  Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting SoonWork on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer. Dalton Opens Nominations for Annual Town ElectionResidents interested in running for town office can pick up nomination papers at the Town Clerk's Office.  Simon's Rock Hosts Du Bois EventThe event, historically a lecture, is open to the Great Barrington community and will celebrate Du Bois' educational legacy as the college transitions to a new location. BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts ComplexThese changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking.  Reader Leaders at the Berkshire AthenaeumThe next program will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. and offers a special opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgment-free, encouraging space.  Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound MilestoneMary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost. She hopes to triple that in the next two years. Williamstown Finance Begins Review of FY26 BudgetThe Finance Committee on Wednesday began a review of a fiscal year 2026 budget that would result in a 5.03 percent increase in the property tax levy from the year that ends on June 30.  Veteran Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer Scott HuntScott Hunt served his country in the Coast Guard for an amazing 30 years, from 1984 to 2014, retiring as a chief warrant officer. |
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