Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trust Seeks Input from Multi-Family Housing PropertiesThe Trust is conducting a brief survey which is available on the city's website under Community Development, Affordable Housing Trust Survey. Clark Art Screens 'All That Money Can Buy'Presentation is second installment in New Restorations Film Series Adams Hires Former Pittsfield Chief as Director of Greylock Glen Outdoor CenterThe Board of Selectmen ratified his appointment on Wednesday night with Chair Christine Hoyt calling it "an exciting moment" in the long awaited development of the glen. Berkshire VNA Ratifies First ContractUnionized nurses and health-care professionals of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association have settled a contract after about two years of negotiation. Pittsfield ConCom Considers Conservation RestrictionThe Conservation Commission supports efforts to place a conservation restriction on a Knox Road property. State to Boost Reimbursement Rates for Child Care ProvidersBoard of Early Education Approves Healey-Driscoll Administration's proposal, 6th state in the nation federally approved to use cost of care data Northern Berkshire Residents Invited to SVMC at the Williams InnRSVPs are required to attend and due no later than Tuesday, January 23. Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Associate Artistic DirectorAn experienced cultural leader and arts curator, Chan steps into a newly-created role. Pittsfield Public Schools' Arts Integration, Community Partnerships ProgrammingPittsfield Public Schools has launched a district-wide Arts Integration and Community Partnerships program set to embed the fine and performing arts into all aspects of the district's learning culture by means of partnerships with 38 Berkshire County education and cultural institutions. Greylock Appoints Brett Random to Board of DirectorsRandom is the Executive Director for Berkshire County Head Start and a certified parent educator. Great Barrington Sets Budget Planning SessionsThe public is encouraged to become informed about the municipal spending plan that will be presented to voters at the Annual Town Meeting in May. ServiceNet Acquires Jodi's Flower Farm for Vocational ProgrammingLast week, ServiceNet announced its acquisition of the 16-acre flower farm on Crane Avenue. It will be renamed Prospect Meadow Farm Berkshires, which is a part of the agency's Developmental and Brain Injury Services division. North Adams Seeks Extension on MSBA Study AgreementThe idea of an extension has come up several times over the past year in terms of meeting the design and funding deadlines. Guthrie Center Free Instrument Lending Program"Check it Out" supports community music education Taylor's July 4 Concert Tickets on Sale Jan. 29James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. Berkshire Museum Announces STEAM Programs for Preschool-Age ChildrenThis collaboration aims to bring enriching and accessible programming to families with preschool-aged children through the WeeMuse STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) program at no cost. Cheshire Annual Census MailedFailure to respond to the census may result in removal from the active voters list. Consider family meeting to discuss estate plansAt some point, you'll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones — and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting. Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council GrantsThis $1,502,450 investment will place teaching artists, scientists, and humanists, into schools, bringing cultural enrichment to more than 32,000 Massachusetts students. Volunteers Turn Out for MLK Day of Service in Pittsfield AreaThe college coordinated a number of volunteer opportunities with organizations including Berkshire United Way, Soldier On, Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity and Hillcrest Commons. Mount Greylock School Committee Holds Initial FY25 Budget TalkThe Mount Greylock Regional School District administration is forecasting a fiscal year 2025 budget with little room for additional programming in the preK-12 district. North Adams Marks Martin Luther King Jr. With Service and HonorsThis year's recipient of the Peacemaker Award urged the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service gathering to plant seeds of light and seeds of love. Pittsfield High School's Proteus Theatre presents 'LOST GIRL'The play is by Kimberly Belflower and will be Directed by Kyla Blocker. Figuring Out Fevers in KidsFew things make a parent feel more helpless than when their child has a fever. The good news is most fevers are harmless. In fact, they’re a signal that your child’s immune system is working to fight infection. Nonetheless, it can be distressing when your child is unwell. |
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