 Berkshire-Based Murder Mystery Video Game Released"Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse" is the fourth game in a series of stand-alone murder mystery games developed by Matthew Myers of HitherYon Games.  Landowners Play Vital Role Creating Habitat for Declining Native WildlifeThe New England cottontail, the only native rabbit in the region, thrives in dense young forests and shrublands.  Reid Student Is Levine Spelling Bee ChampionSpellers went 10 rounds to crown this year's victor: Emily Escalon-Brizuela, from Reid Middle School at the Berkshire Athenaeum.  1Berkshire Launches Pilot Program to Support Immigrant EntrepreneursThe Berkshire Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Program consists of four key initiatives.  Pittsfield High Basketball Coach Released Without ExplanationJoe Racicot was abruptly dismissed from his position at Pittsfield High after 14 years with the girls' program. Racicot denies allegations of misconduct cited in a letter from the district's HR director and says he was not given an opportunity to defend himself. Clark Art Announces Ground/Work Outdoor ExhibitionGround/work 2025 presents site-responsive projects created by renowned international artists Y? Akiyama, Laura Ellen Bacon, Aboubakar Fofana, Hugh Hayden, Milena Naef, and Javier Senosiain Williams PTO Plans $330K Playground ImprovementOn Tuesday, the Parks Commission gave a positive recommendation for the project's request of $100,000 in Community Preservation Act funding.  Healey, Driscoll Talk Transportation Funding, Municipal EmpowermentThose were just a few of the initiatives to aid cities and towns, they said, and were based what they were hearing from local government MassDOT: South County Daytime Lane ClosuresAll scheduled work is weather dependent and/or may be impacted due to an emergency.? ? ? ? Dalton Select Board Refers Its Budget to Finance CommitteeSelect Board member Marc Strout motioned that the board maintain its stipend rates from last year rather than approving the proposed 2 percent stipend increase.  Berkshire Carousel Offer Withdrawn, Volunteers Plan ReopeningTuesday’s City Council agenda includes withdrawing an order to accept a conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center St. (the Berkshire Carousel.) Williamstown Fire Personnel Committee to Interview Six Applicants for Chief PositionWilliamstown Prudential Committee members, from left, Alex Steele, David Moresi, Lindsay Neathawk and Joe Beverly participate in Wednesday's meeting. Wahconah Regional High School to Hold Freshman OrientationIn case of inclement weather, the orientation will be rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5. BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Nursing GraduatesAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students honored Over 70 Percent of Pittsfield Students Are in PovertyThis increase comes in part due to a nearly $60 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026 filed by Gov. Maura Healey, which includes $7.3 billion in Chapter 70 aid to school districts — an increase of $420 million from the previous year. Williamstown Community Preservation Committee Funds Proposals at Half the Levels SoughtThe committee started its consideration of fiscal year 2026 requests with applications totaling about $294,000.  Pittsfield Health Board Considering Nicotine Free GenerationThirteen Massachusetts communities have joined the "Nicotine-Free Generation." Could Pittsfield do the same? Dalton Rotary Club Gifts Support Food Pantries, Fire DepartmentsThe gifts were made possible by Dalton Rotary's 2024 fundraising efforts, primarily through its annual golf tournament. Weekend OutlookThere are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a free museum day, live music, and winter activities.  Snowshoe Hike at ArrowheadA hike will take place on Jan. 26, weather permitting, and are free to the public. Pittsfield Named One of Nation's 'Digital Inclusion Trailblazers'This is the second time Pittsfield is being recognized with this designation.  Clark Art Screens 'Young Frankenstein'Presented in partnership with Images Cinema. Pittsfield Community Radio Begins South Berkshire BroadcastsThe new FM radio signal, with call letters WSBR, was granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission on Jan. 14, 2025, after a three-year planning and construction process.  New Peck's Road Bridge Coming SoonA new Peck's Road bridge will be installed in February after six months of closure. Dalton February Election a Go Despite Date ErrorThe special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat will occur on Feb. 3. In December, the board approved the use of mail-in ballots. |
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