 Ventfort Hall Valentine TeaThe event will feature a traditional English tea with a Valentine's theme, complete with elegant décor and baked goods, in the historic surroundings of the 1893 Jacobean-Revival mansion.  Pittsfield's 10x10 Upstreet Arts Festival Returns with Music, Art, and Outdoor ActivitiesThe festival features a range of events including theater, music, visual arts, dance, outdoor activities, and fireworks. Willamstown Community Preservation Committee Ups Recommended Funding LevelsNon-profits seeking Community Preservation Act funds in fiscal year 2026 will receive a little bit more than expected if town meeting agrees with the recommendations from the Community Preservation Committee. Pittsfield Charter Panel Defers Pay for Elected OfficialsThe commission last week motioned to thank city councilors for bringing pay raises to their attention but communicate it is better suited for the city code and ordinary course — not the city charter.  Veteran Spotlight: Navy Seaman Herbert PutnamHerbert Putnam served his country in the Navy as a seaman from 1952 to 1956, separating from the service as a fireman, first class. Governor Launches Increased Annuity for Veterans and Families through HERO ActPayments will begin increasing in February 2025, ultimately going up to $2,500 by August 2025 Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Regional Food BanksThe campaign supports local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, and other organizations that assist communities in Massachusetts and Connecticut. State Reviewing Dalton's Proposed Second Historical DistrictThe proposed district starts at Park Avenue, where Main Street Cemetery is, and goes down to Depot Street. It then goes up High and North Streets.  Hillman-Jackson Gallery Presents 'Free-Form' by Lucien Dante LazarOpening Reception Monday, Feb. 10 at 5:30PM. Artist's Talk 6PM. Pittsfield Health Initiative Vaccinates Underrepresented PopulationThe Pittsfield Health Department worked to vaccinate Hispanic community members after noticing they were underrepresented. Berkshire HorseWorks Gets Grants to Expand Literacy, Mental Health ProgramsThe nonprofit secured a $2,500 grant from The Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation to fund scholarships for third- through eighth-grade students with learning disabilities to participate in the Horse Powered Reading (HPR) program. Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed StatewideExecutive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Issues Final Regulations to Help Cities and Towns Update Local Regulations  Dalton Fire District Ambulance ArrivesThe Fire District's new ambulance has arrived and is anticipated to be in service by March 1 as an Advanced Life Support unit. Hot Plate Brewing Finalist For USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice AwardsOwner and head brewer, Sarah Real, was also recently elected to the Massachusetts Brewers Guild Board of Directors as well as the Pink Boots Society Board of Directors. WBCR-lp Temporarily Moved Upstairs in Mahaiwe BuildingWBCR-lp's studio has been operating throughout the renovations, but now its storefront location will get its much-needed reovation. State Study Finds 220K New Homes Needed Before 2035A statewide study found that more than 220,000 homes must be built in the next decade to meet housing needs.  Countywide Drug Raids Executed FridayAt least three occurred in North County — on Quaker Street and Howland Avenue in Adams and on Beaver Street in North Adams.  A Tribute To David Lynch at Images CinemaScreenings in the main theater will be preceded by a restored short film, and will begin at 9:45pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Make it a night by joining Images for Lynchian vibes in the lounge beginning at 9pm. Greylock Federal Webinar: Winning On Your TaxesThe webinar, which is free and open to the public, will be hosted by Mame Opoku, Black/African American Outreach Coach and Stephanie Martin, Financial Wellness Coach.  Williamstown Aubuchon Grand Reopening Marks Company's 117th YearThe event highlighted the company's core values: safety, doing the right thing, teamwork, commitment to serve, accountability, and growth and change. MassDOT: Becket, West Stockbridge Construction OperationsConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Feb. 14. Lane closures will be in effect during daytime hours. Dalton Officials Begin FY2026 Budget ReviewFiscal 2026 will be mixed — slight increases because of the end ARPA but offsets using the last of the funds for supplies. School Committee OKs Pittsfield Administrator ContractsThe School Committee and administrators' union have settled on a contract that runs retroactively from 2024 to 2027.  Clark Art Screens 'Rocky'Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion of creativity, critical acclaim, and box office success that Hollywood directors found after the fall of the studio system. MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Partner for Sixth Year of Free Tax AssistanceThrough the IRS's VITA program, MCLA students assist taxpayers by providing free tax preparation services. To qualify, most individuals and families must earn $67,000 or less, however, there is no income limit for those with disabilities, limited English-speaking skills, and individuals over the age of 60 with retirement or pension income. |
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