24th Annual Berkshire Robotics ChallengeThe event is free and open to the public. This year's Challenge, "SUBMERGED," features a field of 27 teams with more than 250 students from all over Berkshire County, using programmable robots to complete a variety of missions. Cheshire Senior Center St. Patrick's Day DinnerDinner will be served at 5:30 pm, followed by the show at 6:30 pm. Berkshire Village Owners Owes Cheshire Back TaxesIn addition to residents complaints about Berkshire Village's deteriorating condition, the mobile home park also owes the town roughly $21,000 in back taxes. County's 'Super Six' Head to Final FourIf it seems like Berkshire County is well represented in the basketball state semi-finals, that is because it is. Senator Markey Headlines Pittsfield Democratic RallyDemocratic leaders railed against the Republican administration on Sunday and urged residents to take action — but offered little on what their strategy is to oppose President Trump's agenda. Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Col. Roger LandryDr. Roger Landry served his country from 1973 to 1995 in the Air Force with honor and distinction as a chief flight surgeon, and retiring as a colonel. Gov, AG Issue Guidance on Equal Access to EducationUnder the joint guidance, Massachusetts educational institutions should continue their work to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility among their student bodies. Williams College Plans Temporary Parking Lot at Former Field House SiteWilliams College last month secured the town's permission to convert the former site of Towne Field House to a temporary parking lot. MassWildlife: Discover animal tracksWild animals are experts at staying out of sight. Yet the winter snow and mud can reveal a detailed account of the comings and goings of even the most secretive animals. CATA, Berkshire Botanical Garden Present Seeds of Connection ExhibitThe exhibit features over 40 paintings, drawings, and collages, with some pieces created on-site at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Dalton Rotary Club Provides Soldier On With Super Bowl MealClub members prepared and delivered chili, cornbread, wings, chips, and brownies for approximately 60 veterans. Lt. Gov. Touts Rural Grant Awards in CummingtonA state grant has boosted the Berkshire Trail Building revitalization by $400,000, a project that has been in the works for over six years. Dalton Hires Executive Assistant to the Town ManagerThe Select Board has appointed Lori Venezia as the new executive assistant to the town manager. She started her role on Monday. Williamstown Prudential Committee Interviews Fire Chief CandidatesThe Prudential Committee on Wednesday interviewed three finalists to replace retiring Fire Chief Craig Pedercini. MassDOT: South County Bridge PaintingAll scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. Clarksburg Closes Case on Police DepartmentThe Select Board this week formally voted to permanently close the Police Department and authorize the town administrator to sell the cruisers. Adams Theater Announces 2025 SeasonThe season will include musical performances, dance theater residencies, and a puppetry theater series. Pittsfield Short on Snow PlowersOn Presidents Day weekend, a storm dumped around 6 inches of snow on Berkshire County. Just before, the city was able to onboard a few more contractors. Adams Firefighters Stop Fire in Home's WallFirefighters were called out Friday afternoon to deal with a smoking wall in a duplex on West Street. State Fire Marshal: Daylight Saving Time ReminderWhen You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms. Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives, Fire Officials Say Clark Art Screens 'George Washington'The screening is free. Lenox Fire Douses Garage Blaze, Cause Under InvestigationFirefighters made swift work of a garage fire that could have turned into a conflagration on Friday morning. Stamford Library to Host Program on Vermont 251 ClubJim and Nancy Bushika, Stamford residents and members of the Vermont 251 Club, will present the hour-long program. Pittsfield Awarded Grant to Plant Native Shade TreesThis funding will enable the city to plant 40 native shade trees in a middle-income neighborhood that currently lacks sufficient street tree cover, located outside of the designated Greening the Gateway Cities area. |
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