 Carr Hardware Customers Raise Money for Thanksgiving AngelsThe funds helped provide Thanksgiving meals for over 2,000 families in Berkshire County.  Market 32 Launches Holiday Food Drive to Aid Local PantriesThe initiative runs through Jan. 5, with all donations benefiting pantries local to each store.  Toys For Tots Bringing Holiday Cheer to Thousands of Local ChildrenOn Wednesday, the Berkshire County House of Correction's storage building looked more like Santa's workshop as volunteers sorted through mountains of toys for newborns to teenagers. MassHire Workforce Board Thanks Pignatelli For His AdvocacyPignatelli was elected as state representative of the 3rd Berkshire District in 2002, serving 18 towns for 22 years. He did not run for re-election this year and Leigh Davis was elected to take the seat. WCMA Announces Closure of Upper GalleriesThe events will also feature light refreshments, opportunities to talk with staff, and slideshows showcasing the history of the museum's galleries.  Clark Art Participates in Williamstown's Holiday Walk WeekendThe party closes out on Dec. 8 with Feeling Glittery, Williamstown Theatre Festival's special musical production presented in the Clark's Manton Research Center auditorium.  Drought Persists Across StateUnder the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan, Level 1 and Level 3 drought declarations require enhanced monitoring, coordination with state and federal agencies, communication of water-use restrictions, and technical assistance to affected municipalities.  Elementary Chorus Serenades Lanesborough Christmas Tree LightingElementary schoolers serenaded the town's tree lighting with holiday tunes on Thursday evening.  Ghost Tours At Ventfort HallThe tour will take place on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 pm. This is not an active investigation. Lenox Schools Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best SchoolsLenox Memorial Middle High School, Morris Elementary School Ranked Among U.S. News & World Report's Best Schools  Clark Art Gallery Talk With Emerging Art HistoriansTours begin in the Museum Pavilion at noon. Casella Transfer Station Open for Residential Drop-OffStarting Dec. 18, residents can purchase a sticker to drop off trash and recycling. ServiceNet Hosts Warming Center at The PearlAt the beginning of the month, ServiceNet soft opened a warming center at its shelter behind First United Methodist Church. The Pearl opened earlier this year and has a waitlist for one of its 40 beds. Adams Officials Approve Term Sheet for Memorial Building RenovationThe Board of Selectmen approved a term sheet for the redevelopment of the Memorial Building ahead of Tuesday's special town meeting.  Williamstown Fire District Facing Emergency Repair on Fire EngineLast week, Chief Craig Pedercini told the Prudential Committee that an issue on Engine 2 that officials planned to address in fiscal year 2026 reached the point where he had to pull the apparatus from service.  Artist Barter SwapJoin Local Artists for a Creative Swap Party in a Community Space  Berkshire Green Drinks Feature BEAT UpdateBerkshire Green Drinks presents: "Protecting the Environment of the Berkshires: BEAT's Year of Progress" with Berkshire Environmental Action Team staff  Weekend Outlook: Immersive Installations, First Friday, and MoreFirst Friday celebrates the third annual LUMINAMA. Dress in your most illuminated outfits and visit businesses and galleries, and look at the decorated storefronts (including iBerkshires!) BMC Recognized for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from HealthgradesBMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2025.  Clark Art Presents Lecture on Dolls in Modern German CultureA reception at 5 pm in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event. MassDOT Releases Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Final ReportThe Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study examined the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along the corridor. Dalton Public Safety Group Split on Grant FundsThe Public Safety Advisory Committee is split on how to proceed in obtaining grant funding.  'Wayfinding' Study Group Presents Plan to Williamstown Select BoardThe Select Board on Monday heard the results of a six-month effort to develop a plan for new "wayfinding" signage throughout the downtown. WWII Soldier Coming Home FridayA World War II hero will be returning to the Berkshires on Friday night, 82 years after he died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines.  Dalton Fire District Voters Approve Purchase of AmbulanceDuring the special meeting on Tuesday, Fire District voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs. |
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