 MCLA's MOSAIC Presents 'ReWritten'Blending dance, live music, visual art, projection, and theater, "ReWritten" reimagines an intergenerational queer love story through the lens of Melville and Hawthorne's remaining letters and literary influence.  Berkshire Nursing Families Trivia FundraiserThe event will include trivia, raffles, and food in support of BNF's mission to provide feeding and parenting support for families in the region. Non-Profit Funding Will Be Issue for Williamstown Finance CommitteeHistorically, town meeting voters have supported allocations to several different non-profits with allotments from the town’s free cash reserves. TIF Proposed for Unistress ExpansionMayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a ten-year tax increment financing agreement for Unistress Corporation's $4 million expansion, which is expected to create 50 new jobs.  Berkshire Concrete Ceases Work for Controversial Dig SiteAt the advice of town counsel, all work has stopped, and Berkshire Concrete will be required to reapply for this permit under this parcel number.  Pittsfield Co-op Welcomes Lisa Trybus as Retail Lending Team LeaderIn this role, Trybus will oversee the bank's retail lending operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring continued excellence in customer service and loan offerings. W.E.B. Du Bois Center Appoints Interim DirectorLloyd has more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As interim director, he will oversee the center's strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and continue to advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois.  Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Starting SoonWork on the south side bordering Hancock Road will kick off in March and run through the summer. Dalton Opens Nominations for Annual Town ElectionResidents interested in running for town office can pick up nomination papers at the Town Clerk's Office.  Simon's Rock Hosts Du Bois EventThe event, historically a lecture, is open to the Great Barrington community and will celebrate Du Bois' educational legacy as the college transitions to a new location. BHS Implementing Temporary Parking Changes at Medical Arts ComplexThese changes will ultimately result in a more convenient and larger lot for patient parking.  Reader Leaders at the Berkshire AthenaeumThe next program will take place on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. and offers a special opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgment-free, encouraging space.  Tommy's Composting Reaches Million-Pound MilestoneMary Summers has turned one million pounds, more than 500 tons, of organic waste into compost. She hopes to triple that in the next two years. Williamstown Finance Begins Review of FY26 BudgetThe Finance Committee on Wednesday began a review of a fiscal year 2026 budget that would result in a 5.03 percent increase in the property tax levy from the year that ends on June 30.  Veteran Spotlight: Chief Warrant Officer Scott HuntScott Hunt served his country in the Coast Guard for an amazing 30 years, from 1984 to 2014, retiring as a chief warrant officer. BCC Announces New Faculty, Staff, Promotions, Title ChangesBCC announced the addition of three faculty/staff members, four promotions and three title changes. MassDOT National Work Zone Awareness Week Billboard Design ContestThe contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety and encourage drivers to exercise caution when passing through active construction and maintenance projects. Market 32 Round-Up Fundraiser for Special OlympicsAll donations will be matched up to $10,000.  Drury Class Of '57 Donates to NBEMS in Honor of ClassmateWagner served as president of Northern Berkshire EMS 29 years.  County Stars Shine on Championship SaturdaySix area basketball teams made it to the final game of the six divisions – three boys and three girls – where county schools are classified in Western Mass. Pittsfield Parade Committee Picks Theme, Elects New LeadershipWhile holding its annual elections for the Board of Directors, the committee elected Pittsfield Downtown Inc. Director Rebecca Brien President, officially replacing longtime Director Pete Marchetti.  Triplex's Yearlong Series Celebrates 1975 FilmsThe series will feature films from renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick, The Maysles Brothers, Robert Altman, Steven Spielberg, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, Sidney Lumet, Milos Forman, and Arthur Penn.  Williamstown Planners Advance Bylaw Proposals, Discuss Sweet Farm RoadThe Planning Board last week advanced two of its zoning bylaw proposals to keep them on track for inclusion on the annual town meeting warrant. Maintain Your Brain: A Free CHP Webinar on Preventing Cognitive DeclineThe web talk is free.  Bromley Mountain Hosts Annual Mom's Day Off Fundraiserhe full $30 ticket price will be donated to breast cancer services at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) in Bennington. |
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