 Homes for Bats on HalloweenIf you have noticed bats roosting in your attic, barn or office over the summer, fall and spring are the perfect times to safely evict these uninvited guests from your property.  Community Heroes: Hope Amandos & Gretchen DeBartoloThanksgiving Angels coordinators Hope Amandos and Gretchen DeBartolo have been selected as the October Community Heroes of the Month.  Haddad Nominated as Time Dealer of the YearGeorge Haddad Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments Write-Ins Needed for CBRSD Committee VacanciesLast Thursday's Central Berkshire School Committee meeting marked the end of term for three members, who have decided not to run for their seats again. Governor Healey Nominates Two to Appeals CourtThe nominees will now continue forward to the Governor's Council for confirmation. Blandford Paving, Guardrail Repair Operations on I-90 WestboundTruck climbing lane closure from Friday, Oct. 25, through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29  BNRC Celebrates Accessibility Renovations at Old Mill TrailBerkshire Natural Resources Council celebrated the recently completed accessibility renovations at Old Mill Trail with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.  North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier RailThe City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route. MCLA to Host Book TalkThe talk is free and open to the public. South County Road WorkThe work will take place from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1, during nighttime hours.  Berkshire Athenaeum Annual HalloTEEN EventHalloTEEN will occur Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium. BRTA Announces Free Rides ExtensionCustomers riding the fixed route bus and/or the complementary ADA paratransit service will be fare free from Jan. through Sept. 2025. BCC Players Announce Fall ShowBerkshire Community College theater group to present 30 plays in 60 minutes  Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires Vice PresidentShe has significant experience in branch management, financial advising, personal insurance sales and management, relationship management and customer service.  Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better CommunicationThe City Council and School Committee would like next year's budget process to go better than the last. Williamstown Nov. 5 Ballot Includes CPA Tax ExemptionQuestion 6 on the Nov. 5 ballot would finalize an exemption to the Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge for homeowners who meet either low-income or, for seniors, moderate-income standards.  Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Recount Successful YearThe volunteer organization has about 500 members and coinciding with the appreciation week, memberships will be half-price on Oct. 25.  Free Halloween Event at the Adams Free LibraryThursday, October 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  'Tales from the Graveyard' at Ventfort HallThe talk will be followed by a Witch's Brew Tea Party and Costume Contest. Lanesborough Asks for Input on Master PlanResidents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the town's first master plan.  Weekend Outlook: The Outlook is Spooky with Halloween FunThere are several events this weekend, including a country festival fundraiser, Halloween-themed activities, and more. Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans DayThe race begins at Veterans Memorial in North Adams at 9:00AM and ends at the American Legion. Nomination Deadline Nears for BCC's 40 Under Forty AwardsNominations must be received by Wednesday, Nov. 6  One-Day Track and Sign Certification with BEAT and a TCNA EvaluatorLearn how to recognize tracks of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates on your landscape and interpret animal movement and behavior.  Henderson Making a Mark at Springfield CollegeThe Monument Mountain grad scored a pair of goals in the Pride's 3-1 win over Worcester State on Oct. 8. He has appeared in 11 games this season, collecting those two goals and an assist, and he has started once for the Pride. |
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