 Lanesborough Board OKs Budget, Warrant Article ChangesThe Select Board approved the fiscal 2027 draft budget and made slight changes in the warrant articles impending town vote. Pittsfield Council OKs Privacy Measure, Sees Bridge UpdateThe City Council is taking steps to protect its own privacy, as well as public comment speakers' privacy. Adams Starts Talks on Short-Term Rental BylawThere are many unknowns in developing short-term rental regulations, but one thing is clear: the Planning Board needs community input, especially from short-term rental operators.  Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Annual Meeting Honors Collaboration, RaserDowntown Pittsfield Inc.'s annual Community Award recognized the collaborative efforts toward finding solutions to homelessness in the city.  MCLA Graduates Told to Make the World Worthy of ThemThe graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 127th commencement were sent off with the charge of "don't stop now" to make the world a better place.  Letter: Williamstown Should Adopt Ban on Sewage Sludge Land ApplicationLet's keep our lands safe for our children and future generations.  Letter: Real Issue in Hinsdale Is Leadership FailureDalton did not make a rash or emotional choice. They made a strict, calculated decision to protect their own officers.  Letter: Vote for Williamstown School Budget and AmendmentWe encourage all voters in Williamstown who care about education to come to the town meeting on May 19 and vote to pass the school budget and the amendment to the budget.  Letter: Support the School Budget at the Williamstown Town MeetingI encourage voters to support the proposed school budget as presented. Pittsfield Saying 'Goodbye' to Morningside School With CelebrationThe Pittsfield Public Schools will celebrate more than 50 years of Morningside's history as it approaches its last months in session.  Adams Officials Seek Action on Decaying Harmony Street HouseThe town is re-initiating legal steps to address a neighborhood eyesore on Harmony Street.  Soccer Hall of Fame Adds Members, Awards ScholarshipsThe 2026 CIAO Soccer Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place at Berkshire Hills Country Club on Thursday.  Pittsfield ConCom OKs Shrubbery at Pontoosuc LakeThe Conservation Commission OKed some new wetland restoration plantings at Pontoosuc Lake Park during its recent meeting. Pittsfield Schools Hit by Canvas Data BreachData syncing between Canvas and PowerSchool software in the Pittsfield Public Schools was paused in response to a recent national data breach.  Steel Rail Races Return Sunday, Route 8 Motorists Use CautionDrivers traveling along Route 8 in Cheshire and Adams should expect delays, lane restrictions, and intermittent closures on Sunday, May 17, due to the MountainOne Steel Rail Races.  Pittsfield Nearing the End of $40M ARPA ProgramIn five years, the city has dispersed almost all of the $40.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded to help recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cheshire Board OKs Draft Warrant, Compensates Town ClerkThe Board of Selectmen endorsed the warrant for the annual town meeting and voted to transfer funds to compensate the town clerk for election work. School Budget, Environment, Recreation Highlight Williamstown Town MeetingWhat goes on in that building the rest of the year could be a major topic of discussion at the Tuesday, May 19, gathering. Barrington Stage Brings 'Driving Miss Daisy' to WilliamstownBarrington Stage Company will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Driving Miss Daisy" to Williams College's'62 Center for Theatre and Dance for a two-week summer engagement, June 26 through July 5. Pittsfield Company Fined for Asbestos ViolationsMassDEP discovered the violations during inspections of the office building in October 2025.  Weekend Outlook: Art Week, Farmers' Markets, Pancake BreakfastsSaturday is the first outdoor markets for North Adams and Williamstown and others will be added as the month continues. Dalton Fire District Voters OK Annual Meeting ArticlesSome 48 voters attended the meeting, which lasted an hour and 40 minutes, to vote on several articles that make up a total budget of $3,663,081.  Tax Exemption Proposed for St. Joseph's Housing ProjectCT Equities is planning an $8 million redevelopment of the former St. Joseph's, which last operated as a high school nearly a decade ago.  Berkshire County Grangers Hear of National EndeavorsThe National Grange is finding its way through the 21st century by building on past success and modifying its mission for modern America. North Adams Residents Urged to Return CensusCity residents are being warned of the consequences of not completing the census — their voting status will be deemed inactive. |
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