 Lee Wants Bioremediation in Housatonic River Vernal Pool StudyLee has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric to include PCB bioremediation in its vernal pool study on the Housatonic River.  Adams Prudential Committee Evaluating Truck ReplacementThe Fire Department's Engine 2 is suffering from rust and the Prudential Committee needs to decide if it should fixed or run until it can be replaced. North Adams Emergency Services Respond to Car, Motorcycle Collision on Curran HighwayAuthorities have not released further details regarding the identities or conditions of those involved. The accident remains under investigation. New Ninja Playground Opens in LeeHundreds turned out recently at Lee Athletic Field to cut the ribbon on the new Ninja Playground — where generations will come to play, bond, and build the grit to take on anything. St. Agnes Academy Offers Meals at No Cost to StudentsSt. Agnes Academy is participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.  Companion Corner: Dolly at Berkshire Humane SocietyThere is an affectionate kitty at Berkshire Humane Society looking for a new home.  Lanesborough Zoning Board Welcomes New MemberLast week, the Zoning Board met to restructure its board. Suspect in Circular Avenue Shooting ArraignedA suspect is being held without bail after being arraigned on charges related to last month's shooting at Circular Avenue and Division Street. Dalton Considers Electronic Voting DevicesTown officials are considering using electronic voting devices at town meetings for privacy, efficiency, or even to increase participation.  North County Education Study Preparing to Survey CommunitiesThe North Berkshire Educational Sustainability Study is looking for input from residents about what is working — and what is not — in the four districts participating in the study. ProAdams Seek Sponsors for 'Bears on Parade'The town will welcome a new kind of visitor as part of a community-wide public art program, bringing more than a dozen fiberglass bears that organizers hope will spark community pride and attract visitors. Adams Weighs New Rules for Short-Term RentalsAt a public hearing on short-term rentals last month, residents and owners discussed proposed limits on rental days, inspection and registration requirements, parking standards, and how—or whether—the town is capturing the tax revenue guests already pay.  Barrett Holds off Fitch in State House RaceIn an election night cliffhanger that had supporters of each candidate anxiously checking their cell phone screens two hours after the polls closed, Barrett defeated challenger Andrew Fitch in the First Berkshire Democratic primary for the State House of Representatives.  'Noises Off': Get Ready to Laugh & Laugh for Two HoursThat noise you're hearing coming out of Pittsfield? It's the howlin' and hootin' and seismic sounds from the crowd of people who packed the Barrington Stage Company's Boyd-Quinson Theater on Wednesday afternoon to catch the matinee of "Noises Off."  BFAIR Selected as September Recipient for Wild Oats Market's September 'Every Penny Counts' ProgramThroughout the month of September, customers at Wild Oats Market will have the opportunity to round up their purchases at checkout, with those extra pennies adding up to make a BIG difference for the people we serve. Adams Restaurants Near Completion, Signage Hits Zoning HurdleConstruction at 19 Park St. is nearly complete, with two new restaurants preparing to open—but one hurdle remains: getting a signage plan approved under the town’s restrictive zoning regulations.  City Man Charged in Marshall Street CrashJohn Miner, of North Adams, who police said is in his 40s, has been charged with negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and wanton destruction of property after his pickup truck crashed into Brewster’s antique shop and damaged nearby Tres Ninos Taqueria.  Pittsfield Chili's Struggles to Find New Tenant, Liquor License PurchaserChili's is struggling to find a tenant who will take over the lease and purchase its liquor license at 555 Hubbard Ave. after closing two years ago. North Adams School Committee Seeks New MembersThe North Adams School Committee will holding of a joint convention to elect two new members to fill current vacancies. The convention will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, in the library at Brayton Elementary School. BRTA Seeking More Grants for ITC RepairsThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority needs funding for repairs to the Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center, citing its state grant is short by millions.  Pittsfield Remembers Lives Lost to Overdose, Underscores Harm ReductionDozens of people gathered downtown on Monday to remember those lost to overdose and work toward a future of zero deaths from substance use disorder.  Teacher of the Month: Nickole HalvorsenFor many students, kindergarten is their first experience in a school setting and the beginning of ongoing growth and change throughout their lives. Public Health Advisory Issued for Pontoosuc LakeBlue-green algae blooms have been observed at Pontoosuc Lake and a public health advisory has been recommended by the state Department of Public Health for the lake in both Pittsfield and Lanesborough.  Lanesborough's Bailey Road Residents Ask for Help With SpeedersA handful of residents have reported people who speed down their road making them feel unsafe to walk or pull out of their driveways as they are unsure who might be coming down the road and at what speed. Sunday Fire on Dalton Division Rd. Fire Damages Home, Closes RoadFirefighters knocked down a kitchen fire on Dalton Division Road in less than an hour Sunday night. |
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