 Sheriff Bowler to Hold Annual PicnicAdmission is $20 and kids under 12 are free. Companion Corner: Molly at the Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. The Hidden Struggle: Seniors at Risk in a Changing ClimateToo many older adults in Berkshire County, after a lifetime of work and contribution, now face the hidden struggle of poverty and the growing dangers of a changing climate. Lenox Community Preservation Committee Seeking ProposalsCommunity Preservation Committee Seeking Proposals for FY27  Paradise or Plight? Melville and Berkshire IndustryLecture at Arrowhead on Sept. 9 at 5:30.  Clark Art Offers Free Gallery Tours For Parents, InfantsParticipants should meet at the Clark's main admissions desk. Senator Mark September Staff Office in Berkshire CountyAppointments are not required. Clarksburg Cracking Down on Code ViolatorsThe board had taken up the property last month because the owner has been living in trailer since the house burned down in 2021. Members had been concerned that the occupant had some place to go and was aware of possible help.  Commission Mapping out Pittsfield's Park Square Historical DistrictThe Historical Commission last week mapped out the first phases of establishing a district for the historically significant city center so its facade is preserved and protected.  Clark's Director to Step Down After 10-Year RunClark Art Institute Director Olivier Meslay will step down from his leadership role in July 2026, concluding a decade of change and growth that has seen the Clark flourish in international stature and engagement, the museum announced on Tuesday.  Historic Yellow Smokestack in Adams Coming DownThe stack with its yellow terra cotta tiles, and its slightly shorter red brick companion, are regularly checked for stability.  Berkshire Boxing Academy Brings Home First Win at Rumble in RevereBerkshire Boxing Academy, a small but spirited boxing gym housed inside Berkshire Nautilus at 42 Summer St., is celebrating its first competitive victory after an inspiring showing at the second annual Rumble in Revere on Aug. 30.  Life insurance: Protecting what matters mostSeptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider whether you have adequate coverage to protect your loved ones. While no one likes to think about what would happen if they weren't around, doing so is an act of love. 1Berkshire to Hold Open House at its New LocationThe Open House will be held at 137 North Street, Suite 200, Pittsfield from 4-6 pm on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.  MCLA President Birge Announces RetirementPresident James Birge wrapped up the breakfast by saying Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in a good place financially and programmatically, and that this was a "logical time" to retire. Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for GrantsIndividuals and organizations are encouraged to apply for Mass Cultural Council grants supporting local arts, humanities, and science programs in the coming year.  Clark Art Presents Reflections Gallery TalkParticipants meet in the Museum Pavilion. BRTA to Interview 4 for New AdministratorEarlier this month, the board was sent the candidates' resumes with their names disguised by unique identifiers and were told to rank them by whom they believe is most fit for the position.  Candlelit Signs in Park Square Mark 41 Overdose Deaths in 2024Pictures of the bereaved were displayed on boards adorned with butterflies and dragonflies. Pittsfield Licensing Board Continues Bei Tempi, Methuselah HearingsThe hearings for Bei Tempi on Onota Street and Methuselah Bar and Lounge on North Street were pushed to September. MassDot: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 31 Williamstown Taxpayers to Start Paying for New Fire StationThe main driver is the start of bond payments on the new station nearing completion on Main Street, which accounts for most of an approximately $893,000 increase in the district's levy.  White Pulls Out Narrow Win on Mount GreylockMore than 180 runners completed the ascent to the 3,500-foot summit. Not all of them had the energy left in the tank to run back down.  Community Hero: PopCaresFor more than a decade, PopCares has been supporting people and families fighting cancer. It is these efforts that have earned the nonprofit our Community Hero of the Month designation. Adams Theater Hosts a Dance Residency with NVA and GuestsNicole von Arx and six dancers will be at The Adams Theater for a residency from September 7-14, ahead of their NYC premiere of "Cry Wolf." |
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