 Candidates Debate Homeless Problem, Traffic in Pittsfield Ward DebatesThere weren't any fireworks at Wednesday's debates for Wards 2 and 5 as the candidates seem to agree in general on issues and with the homeless being a major topic. The differences were in the details. Pittsfield Health Board Mulls Camping OrdinanceLater this month, the board will give its input on the public camping ordinance to the City Council after requesting that it be included in the conversation.  'The Jazz Barn,' Book Launch at Lenox LibraryThe book includes photographs by Clemens Kalischer (1921-2018), whose works will be on exhibit in the Lenox Library's Welles Gallery. The OLLI Players to Present Two One-Act ReadingsFree performance and panel discussion on Sunday, Oct. 19 at BCC  Ghosts and Legends With Jeff Belanger at the Adams Free LibraryOn Oct. 21, at 6:30pm, Belanger will be offering a multimedia lecture at the Adams Free Library located at 92 Park St., Adams. Companion Corner: Lola at Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Adams Narrows Town Administrator Search to Three FinalistsThe board is seeking a permanent replacement for the town's top administrative post. Nominations Open For BCC's 40 Under Forty AwardsThe deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.  Clark Art Invites People with Dementia, Caregivers for Gallery TalkOn select Mondays, when the museum is closed to the public, specially trained educators guide open-ended conversations about art and how it celebrates our shared humanity. North Adams Council OKs Affordable Housing TrustThe City Council on Tuesday gave final approval to creating an affordable housing trust and adopted a state law that would allow the city greater control over certain funds.  Pittsfield Council OKs Walmart Expansion, Warns of Parking Lot ConditionsThe company requested to amend its site plan by converting about 1,600 square feet of the Pittsfield garden center, which is planned to be enclosed for an online ordering pickup center. As part of a nationwide effort, the store will undergo remodeling. Additional HR Staff, Streamlined Investigations Recommended for Pittsfield SchoolsOn Wednesday, the School Committee received a presentation from the Collins Center for Public Management, which was contracted to review the district’s HR, hiring, and retention processes.  Gypsy Layne Hosts Grand Finale Nights at the Adams Theater, The FoundryThese last show-stopping spectaculars kick off at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. WCMA Hosts community Forum on Mass Timber Structure of New Museum Building ProjectAs the first purpose-built home for the Williams College Museum of Art takes shape, this forum invites students, faculty, professionals, and the wider community to learn about design and engineering innovations driving the project forward.  Ventfort Hall Intro Tarot Card Reading WorkshopThe instructor, Chelsea Gaia, is the Director of Programming & Events at Ventfort Hall. She has been a student of Tarot for 25 years.  Adams Theater Presents 'Feral' by Sandglass TheaterWhile in Adams, Sandglass Theater will also present a puppetry workshop from 11am-1pm Oct. 19. BCC to Hold Annual Harvest RunRegistration open for 5K trail run; high school invitational new this year  Alison Felix Remembered at Drury High SchoolThe Drury High School girls soccer community came together Saturday morning to remember Alison Felix, a multi-sport standout and member of the school’s Class of 2020 who died last December in an automobile accident.  Clark Art Airs Production of 'La Sonnambula'This award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary. The Clark broadcasts the opera in its Manton Research Center auditorium. Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Oct. 14-17Water mains will continue to be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. This biannual process occurs twice a year, typically in the spring and the fall. New Mount Greylock Handbook Outlines Restorative Practices for DisciplineIn conjunction with consultants from the Chicago-based non-profit The Equity Imperative, the district last year began a process of categorizing "disruptive or harmful behavior," outlining the district’s responses and specifying how families will be notified.  North Adams Council Will Wait for Outcome of Nip Bottle ProgramA privately sponsored redemption initiative for nip bottles has the Public Safety Committee postponing any recommendations on a ban. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 14-17The schedule and locations are subject to change based upon weather. On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Dalton's Just for Kicks Soccer Tourney Draws Hundreds of PlayersThe Community Recreation Association’s 29th annual Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament at Wahconah High School and Nessacus Middle School drew 67 teams from across Western Massachusetts, competing in U10, U12, and U14 divisions, showcasing some great soccer BCC Names Two to Board of TrusteesThe board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts. |
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