 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.  BCC Announces New Faculty, Staff, Promotions, Title ChangesBCC announced the addition of three faculty/staff members, four promotions and three title changes. MassDOT National Work Zone Awareness Week Billboard Design ContestThe contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects. Market 32 Round-Up Fundraiser for Special OlympicsAll donations will be matched up to $10,000.  Drury Class Of '57 Donates to NBEMS in Honor of ClassmateWagner served as president of Northern Berkshire EMS 29 years.  County Stars Shine on Championship SaturdaySix area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three girls – where county schools are classified in Western Mass. Pittsfield Parade Committee Picks Theme, Elects New LeadershipWhile holding its annual elections for the Board of Directors, the committee elected Pittsfield Downtown Inc. Director Rebecca Brien President, officially replacing longtime Director Pete Marchetti.  Triplex's Yearlong Series Celebrates 1975 FilmsThe series will feature films from renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick, The Maysles Brothers, Robert Altman, Steven Spielberg, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Sidney Lumet, Milos Forman, and Arthur Penn.  Williamstown Planners Advance Bylaw Proposals, Discuss Sweet Farm RoadThe Planning Board last week advanced two of its zoning bylaw proposals to keep them on track for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant. Maintain Your Brain: A Free CHP Webinar on Preventing Cognitive DeclineThe web talk is free.  Bromley Mountain Hosts Annual Mom's Day Off Fundraiserhe full $30 ticket price will be donated to breast cancer services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington.  Daily Grind's New Owner Has Familiar FaceBecky Duprat has worked at diner for about 18 years and officially became the new owner on Jan. 1. She purchased the Park Street business on Jan. 1 from Ben Acquista, who operated it for 28 years.  Adams Recycling Efforts Paying BenefitsThe town has diverted some 119 tons in "commingled" recyclables of paper, plastic and glass and trash collected was 172 tons.  Letter: Constitutional CrisisAt this time, our duty as citizens is to become informed and active. Millions of Americans are becoming aware of this constitutional crisis at hand.  Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Sarah Curtiss and Jacqueline FerryBerkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced two new additions to their operations team MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsThe work will take place from Monday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 28.  ZBA OKs Signage for Pittsfield's New HotelWith approved signage, the Holiday Inn Express on South Street is one step closer to opening. Mount Greylock Regional School Presents 'Grease'Faculty member Jeffrey Welch directs his 26th musical for Mount Greylock. Music direction is by music teacher Jacqueline Vinette, with choreography by Enrique Segura.  KB Accounting Names Timothy Brelsford as Director of OperationsBrelsford brings over 30 years of experience in human services and operations, with expertise in streamlining processes and implementing strategic solutions.  Berkshire South Community Center Elects Five New Board MembersBerkshire South Regional Community Center announced that it has elected five new members to its Board of Trustees Images Cinema Hosts Annual Red Carpet Party FundraiserNow a key fundraiser for the nonprofit cinema, the event features a red carpet experience, style commentary, and a Best Dressed award, with Emmy-nominated writer Michael Sardo serving as emcee.  Volunteers Say Springside Park Has Gotten CleanerLongtime members Bernard Mack and Esther Anderson gave a positive report about the park's upkeep. Adams Street Fair Going 'Really Big' for Fifth AnniversaryThe fair, which raises funds for first-responders, was approved by the Selectmen on Wednesday for a Sept. 13 date.  Hancock Shaker Village 'The Big Chill' Celebrated Berkshire WinterHancock Shaker Village's "The Big Chill" event turned out to be chillier and snowier than expected.  Hari Kumar Joins NPC BoardKumar is the founder of Convivo, a Berkshire-born small business that helps people build authentic communication skills for both professional and personal settings. |
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