 Clark Art Concert By Ice Rasta and Father HotepPerformance is final installment in Concerts at the Conforti series  Pittsfield's Crosby Elementary Eyed For Combined School SiteSuperintendent Joseph Curtis on Wednesday presented the details of a potential SOI to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the elementary school that would combine Conte Community School and Crosby onto one campus with two buildings and shared facilities.  Williamstown Select Board Gets Update on Climate Action PlanWendy Penner and Nancy Nylen told the board that a group of two dozen volunteers plans to have a plan ready to present to attendees at the upcoming annual town meeting May.  Hoosac Valley Looks to Offset Budget Hike With State AidThe Audit & Evaluation Committee reviewed last week the first draft of the fiscal 2025 budget that is up a $1 million over last year. Photo Contest for Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Annual BrochureThe Chamber is looking for photos that show off the region as a four-season destination. Subjects could include the outdoors, food, arts & culture, shopping, sports, recreation, agriculture and more. ReMarks and Refreshments Forum to be Held in BlandfordSenator Mark, Representative Boldyga invite the public to forum in Blandford  BAAMS Presents Live at Studio 9Doors open: 6:30pm.  Williamstown Planners Balk at Sweetwood Zoning ProposalThe Planning Board last week encouraged the owner of the Sweetwood Independent Living Community to take another stab at a proposed bylaw amendment that would allow for multifamily housing at the Cold Spring Road facility. 2nd Street to Host CHP Mobile Health UnitNo appointment necessary for vaccines, testing, wellness checks, referrals and more???  Ghost Tours At Ventfort HallWalk-ins accommodated as space allows. Lanesborough FinCom Resigning Over Town Not Following Absentee BylawFinance Committee Chair Jodi-Lee Szczepaniak-Locke shared parting words with the Select Board last Monday after informing the board she would resign after the 2025 budget is resolved.  Dottie's Coffee Lounge Expands into MissionThe restaurant has drinks, sharable platters and will have live performances every night during dinner services. The performances are curated by bar and events manager Auron Stark.  Letter: Wahconah Park: Invest in Future, Celebrate Past.Our Rome is Wahconah Park. And just the same: it won't be built in a day. I'm not talking as a mouthpiece for the team; I'm talking as a citizen of Pittsfield that wants what's best for Pittsfield. College Notes: Fall 2023Western New England University's College of Business students have emerged as the first place winners of the 2023 Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Stock Market Challenge, College/Corporate Competition.  2nd Street Elects New Executive DirectorOutgoing director Jason Cuyler to join Berkshire County Sheriff's Office MassDOT Aeronautics Applies For AID GrantSecond phase of UAS/drone-based digital system aims to help optimize MassDOT highway processes  Heart & Soil Collective Connects Farmers, Food and FamiliesHeart and Soil Collective is one of the Berkshire nonprofits formed during that time with the goal to connect people to the farmers and land and increase food security from every angle. Governor Makes Four Nominations to District CourtGovernor Maura T. Healey nominated Leo Fama, Francis V. Kenneally, Courtney C. Linnehan and Marjorie P. Tynes to the Massachusetts District Court. Gittens Scores 28 in Loss for MCLA MenSam Dion scored 25 points Saturday to lead the Worcester State men's basketball team to a 100-76 win over MCLA. Williams Men's Basketball Advances in Conference TournamentCole Prowitt-Smith and Brandon Roughley each scored 19 points Saturday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to a 67-47 win over Hamilton in the quarter-finals of the NESCAC tournament. Pittsfield Council OKs Battery Energy Storage RegulationsThe City Council approved Tuesday a proposal to add a battery energy storage system overlay, or BESS, district. FEMA Awards Funds to Massachusetts for COVID School Testing CostsThe department purchased and distributed 1,089,354 COVID-19 antigen tests to students, faculty and staff at schools statewide during that time period. Governor Executive Order Establishing Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task ForceGovernor to seek $100 million in upcoming Economic Development Bill to create Applied AI Hub in Massachusetts. Administration also launches InnovateMA partnership with Northeastern to use AI to improve state government operations A Reminder to Remove Ice ShantiesLeaving an ice fishing shanty on the ice can result in a fine and points on your license, and shanties may not be left at state fishing access areas.  Clarksburg to Consider Community Preservation ActThe Select Board on Thursday voted to place the adoption of the state Community Preservation Act on the town meeting warrant at the request of the Historical Commission. |
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