North Adams School Committee Gets Update on AthleticsThe North Adams Public Schools are continuing a shared athletic director post with Hoosac Valley Regional School District that's proven to be successful for the past several years. Pittsfield Mayor Highlights 2025 Infrastructure ProjectsSeveral infrastructure projects gained momentum in 2025, and miles of roads were paved or repaired. MassDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design ContestThe annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety for walking and biking to school and is open to students in second through eighth grade who attend participating SRTS partner public schools. Governor Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness MonthFree DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part Berkshire Amistad: American Waste to Aid in HondurasMore than four decades ago, Eddie O'Toole returned from the Peace Corps with the realization that good things were being thrown away when they could be used elsewhere. Cheshire Newcomer Offers Expertise to Aid in GrantsNew resident Bobby Quintos wants to leverage his contacts to help the town secure grants to address infrastructure challenges and support future energy and cost-saving initiatives. Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker AwardThe award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon. Berkshire DA Releases Victim's Name in Fatal Police ShootingBiagio Kauvil's family had attempted to secure mental health resources for him before a well-being check on Wednesday that turned deadly. Weekend Outlook: Winter FestivitiesCheck out the events happening this weekend like karaoke, bingo, snow tubing, and more. BCC Awarded $202K for Microelectronics ProjectGrant supports workforce and technology development Berkshire Green Drinks: Stream Restoration on the Konkapot RiverJanuary's Berkshire Green Drinks will showcase Trout Unlimited's stream restoration project Comedian David Drake to Perform at the MahaiweIndigo Comedy Night shows are hosted by Thomas Attila Lewis and feature supporting comedians before the headliner. This performance is for ages 18 and up. Deadline Set for CRA's 2026 Gib Kittredge AwardThe deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 23. Construct Hires New Executive DirectorJoey Lindstrom Joins Construct as Executive Director, Bringing National Housing Expertise to the Berkshires Riverside Public House Offers Warm, Friendly AtmosphereA new restaurant is trying to fill the hole left by the iconic Dewey's Public House. Williamstown Looking at How to Enforce Smoking Ban for ApartmentsThe Board of Health and town health inspector are consulting with town counsel on how best to enforce a ban on smoking in apartment buildings passed by town meeting in May. Companion Corner: Beauty at Berkshire Humane SocietyBeauty is a 5-year-old bulldog mix and has been at the shelter for about a month after she didn't get along with other animals in the home. OLLI at BCC Distinguished Speakers Series: Ukraine-Russia War in the Era of Trump 2.0Veteran foreign correspondent James Brooke will give an in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine. Man Shot by Police in Hinsdale Incident DiesPolice Chief Shawn Boyne and Sgt. Dom Crupi were injured during the incident. Crupi is recovering from gunshot injuries to the hand and elbow at Albany, N.Y., Medical Center. Berkshires Dips Below Measles Herd ImmunityThree of the Western Massachusetts counties, including the Berkshires, have fallen below the 95 percent vaccination level for measles, mumps, and rubella to ensure herd immunity. Pittsfield Health Board Upholds Berkshire Pipe License RevocationThe city has lost another tobacco permit, and Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco was advised to find a different product to sell. Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Information SessionsAt the conclusion of the information session, interested parties can sign up for the next available tutor training, which starts on Feb. 2. State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler HazardSparklers and Other Pyrotechnics Are Illegal in Massachusetts, Should Never Be Used Indoors Pittsfield Launches A Public SurveyThe city is currently engaged in a project with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston designed to review DPW's current organizational structure and operations |
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