 BArT Sets Deadlines for Transfers, EnrollmentThe final enrollment deadline for the current 2025-2026 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Tuesday, Feb. 10 2026 at noon.  Tarot Reading Workshop at Ventfort HallThe workshop will be held on Jan. 25 from 11 am to 2 pm. Dalton Will Warn Commercial Vehicles Off Orchard RoadThe road has seen an increase in tractor trailers cutting through from Route 8 to Route 9, during which they have been using their Jake brake.  New Clothing Thrift Store Opens in AdamsCarlo has been selling clothes she's thrifted from her Facebook page for the past couple of years. She found the building at 64 Summer St. about two months ago and opened on Jan. 11.  North Adams, Pittsfield Mark King Day With Calls for ActivismWendy Penner can be found pretty much everywhere: leading local initiatives to address climate change and sustainability, championing public health approaches for substance abuse, and motivating citizens to defend their rights and the rights of others.  OtherWords Reading Series Welcomes Cynthia Zarin, Michael GottliebThe event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Mason Library on Main Street in Great Barrington, and will be hosted by poet Evelyn Reilly.  New Canoe Take-out for the Housatonic River in South LeeLee Community Preservation Act completes Open Space grant Department of Fish and Game helps provide access to the Housatonic River BCC to Offer Free Advanced Basic Computer Training CourseDesigned for adults eager to advance their careers, this hands-on course is intended only for learners who already have basic computer knowledge. Pittsfield School Committee Sees Budget Calendar, Chapter 70 ConcernsThe Pittsfield Public Schools kicked off its fiscal year 2027 budget calendar, and are again facing uncertainties with state Chapter 70 funding.  Williamstown CPC Again Sees More Requests than Funds AvailableThe Community Preservation Committee will meet on Tuesday to begin considering grant applications for the fiscal year 2027 funding cycle. Ice Skating Destinations in the BerkshiresEvery year several towns and cities in the Berkshires create outdoor skating rinks or open their doors to the numerous indoor ice skating venues. Governor Appoints Secretary of Veterans ServicesGoralnick brings over two decades of experience as an emergency physician, United States Navy Veteran, health system leader and nationally recognized expert in health care operations, military-civilian health care partnerships and care for service members, veterans and underserved communities. New Pittsfield City Council, School Committee MeetsThe new City Council and School Committee met for the first time last week, and were met with some hope from the public. Lenox Community Center Seeking volunteersThis daily sign-up program provides students with a safe, quiet space to complete their homework with guidance from a caring volunteer. Dalton Board of Health Nominates New MembersThe Board of Health last week couldn't decide between two board candidates so flipped a coin to appoint Dr. Patrick Carsell.  North Adams Students Taste Test for Input on LunchesPupils at Brayton Elementary got to taste test a new side dish as chef Kyle Zegel passed out cups cider-glazed carrots on Friday for the children to try. Market 32, Price Chopper Donates to Disabled American VeteransFunds were raised through a successful November round-up campaign Williamstown Moves Annual Town Meeting Back to Elementary SchoolTown Meeting will be held at Williamstown Elementary School for the first time since 2019 after a unanimous vote by the Select Board last Monday night. RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability PlacardNew design cuts processing time by 25 percent, Residents will receive disability placards faster with streamlined production process. MassWildlife: Get started ice fishingIce fishing is a great way to get outdoors in winter. Use the information and tips below to learn about ice safety, gear, and fishing techniques.  Monument Mountain Sophomore Wins Congressional App ChallengeMonument Mountain Regional High School sophomore Jonah Sanabria is the winner of this year's national Congressional App Challenge. Governor Announces Safety Reforms Following Assisted Living Residence Commission's Final ReportThis action follows the submission of the ALR Commission's final report to the Legislature, which outlines both regulatory and legislative solutions to improve the safety and well-being of residents.  NAPL: 'Hope in History' with Storyteller & Scholar Desiree TaylorSaturday, Feb. 21 at 11AM at the North Adams Public Library  BCC Graduates 32 Nursing Students at Pinning CeremonyThe pinning ceremony marked the hard work and dedication of 32 graduates over two years.  Pittsfield Firefighters Knock Down Morningside BlazeThe Fire Department knocked down a two-alarm blaze in the Morningside neighborhood in less than an hour on Friday. |
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