 Adams Sees Tax Rate Drop; Property Tax Bill to Rise 2%The Board of Selectmen set a split tax rate, which means $15.63 per $1,000 valuation for residential and a 30 percent shift at $21.50 for commercial, industrial and personal property with Selectman Joseph Nowak voting no. Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Pittsfield ShootingThe conviction stems from the fatal shooting of Jeric Black on Feb. 1, 2022.  Frost Museum Revives Historic Barn with Major Grant SupportFall Events Celebrate Frost's Agrarian Legacy and Barn Restoration BMC Earns U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals AwardsBMC recognized as high performing among two procedures and/or conditions  Cornerstone Laid for New Williamstown Fire StationThe continuity of the Williamstown Fire Department was on display Thursday morning as it hit another milestone in the construction of a new station on Main Street. MCLA: Scenes from the Center for Resourceful LivingAn opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m., during North Adams' First Friday celebration.  Berkshire Horseworks Appoints New TreasurerDahndray Sistrunk of Adelson And Company PC, Joins Berkshire HorseWorks Board Of Directors As Treasurer  NAPL: A.F. Cook FORM and FIGUREThe exhibition will be held in the North Adams Public Library front parlor. Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee hosting Housing Resource FairThe fair will be held at Berkshire Dream Center, 475 Tyler Street on Thursday, Oct. 9, between 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Methuselah Ordered to Close Earlier for 'Late-Night Problems'The bar has been a frequent flier at the Licensing Board over the years, incurring a 30-day liquor license suspension in 2021, as well as two and five-day suspensions leading up to it.  Adams Appoints Retired Lanesborough Chief to Lead Force in InterimSorrell will step in for K. Scott Kelley who has been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 8. ] Savoy Town Meeting Unanimously Backs McCann Tech ProjectMcCann Tech Superintendent James Brosnan addressed the meeting to explain the reason for the repairs, how the district went through the MSBA process and how Savoy's portion of the capital project was determined. North Adams License Commission Sees Little Need for License UpgradesThe License Commission will be informing local establishments of a new law allows restaurants serving beer and wine to change their license to all-alcoholic.  Companion Corner: Onyx at No Paws Left BehindiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  Berkshire Fabric SwapThe event will feature a wide range of materials and equipment related to fiber arts. Working, but Still Struggling: The Hidden Reality in the BerkshiresStruggling to stay afloat in this economy is not a moral failing. It is not the result of laziness or bad decisions. It is the predictable outcome of an economy that asks too much of its lowest-paid workers while offering too little in return.  MountainOne Insurance Promotes Senior Personal Lines Account ManagerSenior Personal Lines Account Manager is a new leadership-level role that recognizes team members who bring exceptional experience, knowledge, and client service to the agency.  North Adams City Hall Hosts 'Daydream' SculpturePeter May had envisioned placing an artwork of his own creation in the Eagle Street pocket park where his building had once stood. Berkshire Restaurants Awarded MassDevelopment GrantsMassDevelopment announced $900,000 in grants from the Food Insecurity Grant Program for Independent Restaurants.  Failing Becker Pond Dam To Be RemovedThe dam is located in the Nature Conservancy's 1,500-acre Mount Plantain Preserve.  NAPL: The Boiler House Poets Collective 10th Anniversary CelebrationThe event will be held on the third floor community room  House Climate, Sustainability Committee Visits South BerkshireThe House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability visited South County on Monday to hear about environmental efforts from organizations and businesses. Dalton Offers Town Manager Post to Connecticut AdministratorOf the 22 applications received, the Town Manager Screening Committee put forward three finalists: Anderson, Lisa Blackmer, and Jonathan Elwell. Savoy Residents Get First Say Wednesday on McCann Tech BondResidents of Savoy Wednesday will have the first say — and possibly final say — on whether the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project can go forward.  Co-Op Bank Cash Cube and Spin Wheel EventsThis interactive program will feature a Cash Cube and a Spin to Win Wheel, giving participants the chance to win a variety of rewards while connecting with their community and local bank. |
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