 Dalton Board of Health Navigates Infectious Disease Protocols for Green BurialThe Board of Health continued to chip away on how it wants to word the "Green Burials" guidelines during its meeting on Wednesday.  Lenox Library to Host Award-Winning Writer Peter CanellosThe lecture is free and open to the public. Berkshire Student Film Festival Seeks SubmissionsImages Cinema seeks submissions from area high school and college students  Berkshire Grown Elects New Officers and TrusteesJoining the Board in 2024 are three food and farming-focused Berkshire residents:  Pittsfield School Committee Sees Breakdown of FY23 ExpendituresWhile the majority is attributed to the budget approved by the School Committee, this also includes a healthy amount of state aid and funds from other city departments. BCC Continues Community WorkshopsAll classes will be held on BCC’s main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  Clark Art Broadcasts 'King Lear'This event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.  Wahconah Regional High School Urges Change Through TogethernessThe message of togetherness echoed in the Wahconah Regional High School auditorium during a civility assembly on Thursday afternoon. Williamstown Looking to Designate Leashed, Unleashed Dog Areas at SprucesThe Select Board on Monday discussed finding a way to designate areas in the Spruces Park where dogs can and cannot be kept off leash. Lenox Mountain Remains Identified as Susan LockwoodThe Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has positively identified the human remains found on Lenox Mountain as Susan Lockwood.  Letter: Democratic Writer Out of Touch With RealityAfter reading his letter to the editor entitled "Contrast Between Parties," I'm struggling to determine if Michael Wise is merely out of touch with reality or if he's intentionally attempting to gaslight people. My guess is that it's the latter.  Pittsfield Suns Pause Season at Wahconah Park, Promise New Summer ProgrammingThe Pittsfield Suns have decided to pause this year's baseball season at Wahconah Park and the administration says it is committed to offering "new opportunities" at the facility over the summer. Dalton Town Hall Lift Out of Order, ADA Picnic TablesThe Town Hall lift is still out of order so public meetings are only being held when the library is open.  New Members Join the Flying Cloud Institute BoardFlying Cloud Institute (FCI) announced that Alison Brigham, Leigh Doherty and América López have joined the organization's Board of Directors.  Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Cardboard Box Races, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend in the Berkshires including festivals, Valentine's Day themed events, and more. Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment GrantsFire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment. BCC to Hold Open HouseThe event takes place in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  CDCSB Announces Appointment of Interim Executive DirectorPhilip will lead the CDCSB's dual mission to create housing and economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income households in the southern Berkshires. Mr Orenstein has stepped down from his role as CDCSB Board member and Treasurer to take on this role. Pittsfield Has Allocated Almost All ARPA FundsThe city has allocated $40.4 million of its $40.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and the rest must be committed by the end of the year. North Adams Taking Another Look at 'Aesthetic' CrosswalksSeveral pedestrian rights-of-way had been painted in by volunteers with the group Art About Town more than a decade ago but the project was dropped over concerns about crossing the state Department of Transportation.  AYJ Fund Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Cancer Research, ChildrenJoe and Kathy Arabia hosted a mini-golf tournament a decade ago to raise money for reasearch on childhood cancer after the death of their daughter, 16-year-old Anna Yan Ji Arabia.  CHP: How to Love Your Heart, for Heart MonthKey risk factors impacting the heart include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking, including second-hand smoke exposure.  Crane Stationery Future Uncertain With Reports of LayoffsMohawk Fine Papers, which owns Crane Stationery, is reportedly being acquired by the international Fedrigoni Group. Construct Launches Winter Fundraising Campaign for Emergency AssistanceConstruct has increased this year's campaign goal to $150,000. Lanesborough Police See 3-5 Years In 'Temporary' StationThe Police Department will likely be in its "temporary" location for three to five years and now wishes to expand the space. |
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