 Flying Cloud Receives $8K Matching ChallengeThis will allow donations received by Flying Cloud on Giving Tuesday, which is December 3, 2024, to be doubled, up to $8,000.  Berkshire Waste Reduction Businesses Awarded GrantsHealey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.8 Million to Support Waste Reduction Businesses Across Massachusetts Clark Art Presents First Sunday Free: Lights, Camera LandscapeDecember's theme is "Lights, Camera, Landscape!"  MountainOne Thankful 5K to Benefit Local Food PantriesThe run/walk will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Berkshire Community College, located at 1350 West Street in Pittsfield, starting at 9 a.m.  Thanksgiving Angels Show Up for Increased NeedThe meal kit distribution effort has surpassed last year's numbers, serving more than 2,200 local families in need. Cheshire Lays Off School Resource OfficerA veteran officer of the Police Department is out after his position as school resource officer was revoked. BMC Receives Baby-Friendly DesignationThis demonstrates that BMC is adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.  BEAT Looks to Decarbonization of Last Berkshire Peaker PlantDuring Wednesday's Berkshire Green Drinks event hosted by the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Rosemary Wessel discussed possible green outcomes for Pittsfield Generating Co. on Merrill Road.  Adams Historical Society Eagles Holiday ConcertThe Eagles Trombone Ensemble, led by Mike Oft, will open the concert with tunes including "Merry Christmas, Darling," "Most Wonderful Time of the Year," and "O, Holy Night." BCC Awarded Technical Assistance GrantFunds will result in 514 apprentices and pre-apprentices trained and placed in fields like health care, manufacturing, clean energy, and life sciences  Hancock Shaker Village: Thanksgiving on the FarmThere will be a variety of tours, talks, and demos throughout the weekend. Mount Greylock Regional School District First Quarter Honor RollThe total school enrollment is 537, of which 362 have made the Honor Roll for the first quarter.  BCC Celebrates 10 Years of Medical Coding, HIM ProgramBerkshire Community College's Medical Coding and Health Information Management Program has seen around 150 graduates since its inception in 2014.  Williamstown Con Comm Approves Hopkins Bridge ReplacementWilliams College last week got the green light from the town to replace a bridge in the trail system for Hopkins Forest. State Unemployment and Job Estimates for OctoberLabor force continues post-pandemic growth; unemployment remains below national level Mass RMV Offering Learner’s Permit Exams in Spanish, PortugueseNew language options to help boost job opportunities, support business community We Can be Thankful for Vermont's Wild TurkeysNorth America's native wild turkeys were the ancestors of the Thanksgiving turkey on our dinner table. Four Berkshire Nonprofits Receive Grants for Youth HealthThe company's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Grants went to 38 organizations in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties.  Hancock School Celebrates Thanksgiving by Highlighting CommunityThe children had a major role in organizing the event, from peeling the potatoes to creating the centerpieces to performing. Swann, Williams Women Place Third at NatinoalsThe Williams College women's cross country team Saturday placed third at the NCAA Division III Championships.  Community Hero: Noelle HowlandNo Paws Left Behind Executive Director Noelle Howland has been selected as the November Community Hero of the Month. Fairview Hospital Receives the 2024 Women's Choice AwardThe award signifies that Fairview Hospital has been ranked within the top 100 hospitals of similar size. Butternut Fire Contained; Conditions ImproveThe Fire Department continues to urge people to stay out of the affected woods, as the chances of getting hurt are high, and not to start outdoor fires. Information Sought Regarding Illegally Shot Vermont Bald EagleGame wardens with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department first responded to reports of a dead adult bald eagle near East Street in Bridport on Oct. 15, 2024.  Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Touts Online SuccessesMore than ever, the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce's website is reaching its target audience: people for whom the Village Beautiful is a destination. |
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