 Clarksburg Custodian Gets Royal Retirement SendoffCustodian Michael Peters happily went through the "car wash" on his last day at Clarksburg School on Thursday.  Baseball in the Berkshires Museum in Residence in LeeBaseball in the Berkshires Museum is free and open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Lee Premium Outlets.  Adams Eyes New Funding, Reuse Plan for Deteriorating Curtis Fine Paper MillAdams Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo recently announced that the town missed out on a $4 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields and Land Revitalization grant.  Williamstown Board of Health Hears about Bed Bugs at Highland WoodsThe Highland Woods manager reported that the complex is dealing with a "low-grade" infestation of bed bugs.  State, Local Leaders Celebrate Funding Boost For Ashuwillticook Rail Trail ExtensionBRPC was awarded an additional $64,700 that will allow them to gather information about transportation needs in northern Berkshire County. Former Miss Hall's Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault ChargesMatthew Johnson, 70 years old, of Norfolk, Conn, will be arraigned for three criminal charges related to his time working as a teacher at Miss Hall's School in the 1990's. Berkshire County to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror AttacksThere will be several memorials marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 occurring in Berkshire County. Weekend Outlook: Jazz in the BerkshiresCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including jazz, bands, and more.  Josh Billings Athletes Can Support Local Non-ProfitsA new fundraising initiative is giving participants in one of the Berkshires’ most recognized community traditions a simple way to support local nonprofits. Lenox Man Arraigned and Held on Child Pornography Related ChargesKeith Harrison, of Lenox, will be arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Central Berkshire District Court.  9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in ClassroomsWhen talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.  North Adams Council OKs New Sustainability CommitteeThe City Council on Tuesday night moved the establishment of a Sustainability & Tree Commission to a second reading and publication. Pittsfield Council Rejects Federal Police Drone GrantThe City Council on Tuesday rejected a $31,000 police drone grant after a larger conversation about surveillance and responsible data storage. Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal ShelteriBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Driver Airlifted Following Crash Near Pittsfield-Lanesborough LineThe accident remains under investigation by the Pittsfield Police Traffic Unit.  Cheshire Swears-In New Police Chief Matthew WrightMatthew Wright, formerly a sergeant in the Adams Police Department, officially took his post on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and said he is excited to hit the ground running.  Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and PoleThe American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.  MCLA Kicks Off Fall Term With New President, HIgher EnrollmentMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts kicked off the school year last week with fully occupied dorms and its "lucky 13th" president. Kratom Products Pulled From Pittsfield, Statewide ShelvesThroughout the years, retail shops have reached out to the Health Department looking for guidance on kratom products and were notified that it is unregulated. Voters Will Have to Write in Mount Greylock School Committee CandidatesVoters in Lanesborough and Williamstown will need to write in candidates' names in the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee race on Nov. 3. Memorial Building Owner Seeks Name ChangeThe proposal was initially approved but later tabled after a resident urged the board to have town counsel review the documents. Northern Berkshire United Way Sets 90th Annual MeetingThe Northern Berkshire United Way holds its 90th annual meeting and campaign kickoff breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 16. BRTA Announces Community Shuttle ProgramThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority starts its Community Shuttle Program on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  'Together for Our Warriors' Seeks to Bridge Gaps in Veteran ServicesNew nonprofit Together for Our Warriors Inc. is trying to streamline that search by creating a central source for information about the services available to them.  PHS Passes Air, Water Quality TestingAir and water testing on Pittsfield High School came back favorably as the city prepares a statement of interest for renovations. |
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