 Pittsfield Council OKs Similar Water/Sewer Rate IncreasesThis increases scheduled accounts by about $6.50 per month and metered accounts by about $4.30 per month.  Affordable Housing Advocates Look to Ballot Initiatives, State LegislationWhile the rising price of materials and services are also responsible for this, a significant factor is the expense and delays that are required to meet stringent requirements and regulations. This impacts projects ranging from large developments to renovations by individual homeowners.  New Mural Highlights Berkshires' Beauty in Downtown PittsfieldThe project is supported by MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative Creative Catalyst Grant. MCLA Awarded Funds For Early Education CenterThese funds will allow MCLA to renovate its Church Street Center into a facility that provides a dedicated space for early education partners throughout North County. Two Pittsfield Homes Struck by Gunfire on Memorial DriveNo injuries were reported.  Springfield Man Arraigned for 'Senseless' Murder in PittsfieldJaynes is being held without the right to bail because he is being presented to a grand jury, and will be back in court on July 1. Pittsfield Rolls Out Reassignments for Morningside Students Next YearA public hearing was held at the school on Tuesday so that community members could comment on three different options for Morningside students next year:  County Organizations Take Diverse, Incremental Solutions to Affordable HousingBecause the housing crisis impacts people with a wide range of incomes and circumstances, the initiatives to increase the supply and affordability of homes are extremely diverse.  Wahconah Class of 2026 Told to Embrace the FutureWahconah Regional High School's class of 2026 reflected on their time as the first to have four years in the new building, and how they have become compassionate and caring leaders. Wahconah Regional High Awards & Scholarships for 2026The following awards and scholarships were presented to the class of 2026 during Senior Awards Night on Thursday, May 28.  State Fire Marshal Returns to Hoosac Valley to Offer Career AdviceAs juniors and seniors consider their futures, Hoosac Valley High School officials strive to introduce them to various industries and accomplished professionals through the Pathways program.  Youth for the Future: AYJ Fund VolunteersThe non-profit was founded in memory of Anna Yan Ji Arabia, who became an angel at the age of 16 after a 3 1/2-year battle with gliomatosis cerebri.  Williamstown Fire District Dedicates New StationThe Massachusetts fire marshal came to town Saturday to congratulate the local Fire District and the taxpayers of Williamstown for the "amazing" station they have built on Main Street. Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield StabbingZyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1.  Wahconah High Names Top Students For Class of 2026Wahconah Regional High School has named Haze Brown and Sophie Alsmaan as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2026.  Adams Preparing to Reissue Greylock Glen Campground RFPThe town will try again to find a campground developer for the Greylock Glen, and will be looking for input from the community as it prepares a updated request for proposals.  Berkshire Community College Graduates Historically Large ClassThe largest Berkshire Community College class in more than 10 years crossed Tanglewood's stage on Friday night.  Affordable Housing Solutions Easy — and ComplexThe overall effort to solve the national and local housing crisis is paradoxically as straightforward as a game of checkers, but as complex and baffling as a Rubik's Cube puzzle.  Weekend Outlook: Fire Station Celebration, Battlefield TourCheck out the events happening this weekend including Pride events, ghost talks, and more. Steinerfilm to Close This SummerAfter the closure, the property will go up for sale and the machines will be decommissioned. Pittsfield Schools Won't Release PHS ReportOn Wednesday, elected school officials rescinded a January vote to release the reports with required redactions by Feb. 18, a deadline that was never met, and voted to re-release the executive summary.  Hearthway Tenants Bring Concerns to Williamstown Board of HealthResidents of two properties managed by Pittsfield-based Hearthway Inc. were before the Board of Health on Tuesday with concerns related to the non-profit property manager. Pride Month Preview: 'Every Day is Pride' in Berkshire CountyThis is the 10th season of Berkshire Pride celebrations, and the nonprofit has declared "Every Day is Pride."  McCann Postsecondary Programs Graduate 18She and her classmates, along with two graduates in medical assisting program and 11 in the cosmetology program were presented with the diplomas on Tuesday night at the school. iBerkshires Appeals Williamstown Board Response to OML ComplaintiBerkshires.com on Wednesday filed an appeal with the Attorney General's Office in Boston challenging the Select Board's determination that a May 11 meeting was held in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. |
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