 Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports GE Funds For Old, New BusinessCouncilors were glad to see a long-time and a new company put forward for a total of $700,000 in economic development funds.  MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting ApplicationsThe M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare them to make an impact in their school communities.  Pittsfield Remembers POW/MIA ServicemembersLocal veterans gathered on Friday to honor prisoners of war and service members missing in action, and to underscore efforts to unite them with descendants. Market 32 Launches Pet Food DriveNow through Oct. 4, shoppers will have the option to purchase and contribute a bag containing five dog food or cat food items.  Monument Mountain Building Project Advocates Warn Cost of 'No' VoteOn Nov. 4, voters in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District will decide whether to take on the $89.5 million local share to build a new Monument Mountain Regional High School. Adams Selectmen Weighing Costs of McCann School ProjectTown officials are weighing the financial costs of the $17 million McCann Technical School project that will add an estimated 18 cents to the tax rate in its highest year. North Adams Seeks Christmas Tree Donations for Downtown Holiday DisplaysThe trees should range from 25 to 30 feet in height.  Adams Library Friends Present Talk on Late Teacher's Children's BookKramer's "The Magic of Memories" was published posthumously by her family last year. MassDOT: Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Becket Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, September 21  Pittsfield Community Development Board OKs Walmart Pick Up Center ExpansionWalmart is closer to gaining approval to convert part of the garden center into an online ordering pickup area.  Clark Art Screens 'Rope'The screening takes place in the Manton Research Center auditorium. MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards CeremonyThe event will run from 10 a.m.-noon. in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation.  Stearns Not Currently Included in Pittsfield's Crosby/Conte ProposalStearns Elementary School was not included in Crosby/Conte planning documents sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Dalton Cable Advisory Comm Emphasizes Stations NeedAs the Cable Advisory Commission works to update its contract with Charter Communications, questions have arisen about whether the town can recover the unpaid capital costs from the past four decades. Massachusetts Joins Northeast Health CollaborativeThe group's shared goal is to protect the health, safety and well-being of all residents by providing information based on science, data, and evidence, while working to ensure equitable access to vaccines, medications and services.  Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation ProjectThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change.  Boba Train Celebrating a Year of BusinessThe tea shop is located at 47 Railroad St. and serves a variety of drinks and baked goods. North Adams Urges Water ConservationCity official are encouraging residents to conserve water as the drought conditions were updated last week to Level 2 for the Berkshires.  Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Fundraisers, and MoreThere are lots of events in and around Berkshire County this weekend including festivals, fundraisers, and more. Pittsfield Public Schools Awarded CPPI GrantA coalition of community organizations was central in designing the vision for this grant and will continue to play a role in its implementation. MCLA to Host Networking Session for Regional K-12 Educational LeadersThe event comes at a time of significant leadership transitions across local school districts and is designed to strengthen regional educational partnerships while providing support for newly appointed administrators.  Marchetti Details Vacancies, New Efforts in Downtown PittsfieldOn Monday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gave an update on the occupancy levels of commercial spaces in the corridor and the city's strategies to recruit and retain local businesses. Dalton Voters Unanimously Approve All Articles at Special Town MeetingSome 53 voters unanimously approved all five articles on the special town meeting warrant on Wednesday.  Pittsfield Parks Commission Backs Pontoosuc Access PlanThe plan proposes 150 feet of live stake planting removal on the 940-foot stretch of shoreline.  Companion Corner: Gabby at Second Chance Animal ShelterGabby has the zoomies but she'll slow down for a family to snuggle with. |
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