 Lanesborough to Host a Winter FestThe town hopes to gather community members with a winter festival in early February. Great Barrington Promotes Police CaptainCarlotto, a member of the department since 2006, brings 18 years of service and leadership experience to his new role. Massachusetts Ranked Second By League of American BicyclistsThe League's annual report, which ranks states, includes the categories of Infrastructure and Funding, Education and Encouragement, Legislation and Enforcement, Policies and Programs, and Evaluation and Planning. Farley-Bouvier Hires New Legislative Aide for Pittsfield OfficeDyson graduated from Williams College in June 2024 where she majored in Environmental Studies.  Dalton Public Safety Advisory Committee Ranks Potential PropertiesThe Public Safety Advisory Committee has ranked four properties to consider during its feasibility study on locations for a new police station. Three have existing structures and one is a vacant lot.  BNRC Conserves 66 Acres Along Great Barrington's Blue Hill RoadBerkshire Natural Resources Council has conserved 66 acres of woodland on the western slope of Three Mile Hill, enhancing the region's natural beauty and bolstering climate resilience. MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction OperationsMonday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 10 Lane closures will be in effect during daytime hours  Questions Needed for Dalton Select Board Candidate ForumDuring the event, Pittsfield Bureau Chief Brittany Polito will ask the four Select Board candidates questions curated from voter submissions. Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Hosting Housing Resource FairThe fair will offer a variety of resources and assistance to those in the community who are seeking help with accessing stable and secure housing.  Wildlife Biologist to Speak at January Berkshire Green Drinks EventThe in-person gathering begins at 5:00 PM, with the presentation and Zoom session starting at 6:00 PM. Hoosac Valley Regional School District to Undergo Tiered Focused Monitoring ReviewThis review is part of DESE's ongoing efforts to monitor and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations concerning English Learner Education (ELE) programs. Pittsfield School Committee Chair Details PHS InvestigationA second investigation by a different firm will target the district's internal processes.  Williamstown Business Focuses on Connection Through StorytellingThe engineer turned communications specialist recently struck out on his own to found Connect Convivo, which offers public speaking programs.  Sandy McKnight Songwriters Fund Songwriter SeriesThe event begins at 6:30 p.m. and features a performance by North Adams singer-songwriter Jordan Franklin, followed by an open mic session for original songwriters.  Berkshire Art Association Invites Submissions for 2025 College Fellowship ShowThe show will be held in April 2025 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. MassDOT Advisory: West Stockbridge Shoulder ClosureAll scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. Public Comments Sought on Human Service Needs in PittsfieldPublic comments will be accepted now through 4:00 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2025.  Wander to Host Sober Sweaty Dance Parties in JanuaryThe event features two nights of music and dance, designed to celebrate Sober January in an inclusive atmosphere. Science on Screen Returns for Another Season to Images CinemaTickets are available on a sliding scale, $0-20. Each talk will start at 7pm, with the film immediately following.  2024 Year in Review: North Adams' Year of New Life to Old InstitutionsNorth Adams Regional Hospital reopened 10 years to the day it closed in 2014.  House and Senate Kick Off 194th SessionThe start of 2025 ushered new state House and Senate terms, with members sworn in at the State House on Wednesday. SVMC's Learning Tree Childcare Center RecognizedSTARS is Vermont's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) for child care, preschool, and afterschool programs.  Triplex Special Screening of 'A Complete Unknown'Based on the Elijah Wald book "Dylan Goes Electric," the film portrays Bob Dylan through his earliest folk music success until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments at the 1965 Newport Film Festival. Central Berkshire Habitat Honors President CarterFormer President Jimmy Carter never visited Berkshire County but the impact of his post-presidential efforts can be seen every day here. Stamford Man Facing Arson ChargeA local man is facing arson and fraud charges related to a fire at his Mill Road home last week. |
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