 Lee Bank Holds Annual Meeting, Elects Four New CorporatorsThe board of trustees elected four new corporators all of whom have accepted their roles.  Pittsfield Council Gives Preliminary OK to $82M School BudgetIt was a divisive vote, passing 6-4 with one councilor absent, and survived two proposals for significant cuts.  Brien Center Hires New Vice President of Human ResourcesIn her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and professional development.  Activating Dunham Mall Community FundraiserReimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business, recreation, pedestrian networks, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield. Downtown Pittsfield Business Improvement Grant RecipientsDowntown Pittsfield, Inc. and the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation are co-facilitating The Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Grant Program.  Melville's Linguistics LectureTickets are $5 for BCHS members, $10 for non-members  Mount Greylock School Committee Picks Interim SuperintendentThe committee authorized Chair Christina Conry to negotiate a deal with Bergeron to serve in an interim role and to figure out a transition plan to make the change from McCandless, who did not attend Wednesday's virtual meeting.  CHP Celebrates Opening of Dentist Practice in AdamsCommunity Health Programs Inc. is expanding its reach into North County with the opening of a dental and family center in the former Adams Internists.  Environmentalists Push for Climate LegislationLocal environmentalists joined statewide rallies for climate legislation on Tuesday, pushing the passage of four bills for cleaner air and energy.  Bishop West Real Estate Welcomes New AgentsAshlee and Vince join as seasoned Realtors, bringing expertise and a dedication to excellence in every transaction. Lee Contractor Sentenced to State PrisonFred Senter was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison following an April 25 guilty verdict on 25 larceny related charges.  Dalton Select Board Continues Eversource Public HearingA public hearing on special permit for Eversource to upgrade the utility's infrastructure was continued last week for a third time because of concerns expressed by residents of Barton Hill Road.  Lee Lions Club Memorial Day 5kThe race will begin and end at the Lee High School and start time is at 8:30AM. Berkshire Museum Art of the Hills 2024, Opens Call for ArtSubmissions for Art of the Hills 2024 are currently open, with the deadline for applications set for July 14, 2024. BCC Offers Three New ProgramsCertificates available in Addiction Counselor Education, Culinary Arts and Social Work – Introductory  Hoffmann Bird Club Field Trips: October MountainMeet at Washington Town Park on Route 8 in Washington AT 7 AM.  Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and VolunteersNonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski. Williamstown Neighbors Not Satisfied with Habitat ResponseChristopher Bolton joined several residents who live near the planned subdivision in saying that Habitat has been unresponsive to the concerns raised by those neighbors.  Pittsfield Council Endorses 11 Departmental BudgetsThe City Council preliminarily approved 11 department budgets in under 90 minutes on the first day of fiscal year 2025 hearings.  How is your retirement income taxed?Once you're retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses.  Letter: Open Letter to Flag PetitionerI would be delighted to have a conversation with you and your friends. We can do it in person, my preference, or on Facebook.  Letter: Response to Article on FlagA person or place can be entirely welcoming to all but not be in agreement with the wishes and ideologies of all.  Letter: Give Student Petitioner Flag ResponsibilitiesRegarding the sophomore student at Mount Greylock Regional School, the conversation around changing the governance of the town flag pole is currently missing its mark.  Letter: Reject Article 41Work in the community to make the American flag ensure inclusivity, support, a sense of belonging, respect for others and acceptance among human beings who have the right to live with dignity.  Butterflies Honor Passed Loved Ones at HospiceCare EventThe release is one of the memorial services HospiceCare does for families of folks who have died in the last year but it is also open to the community, she said. |
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