 Pittsfield Holiday Inn Express Seeks Further TIF ExtensionThe company is seeking a second two-year extension on its TIF because of higher construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need to secure additional financing.  Driscoll Marches in North Adams, Meets With Local DemocratsLt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said she sees optimism and potential in the Steeple City after marching in Sunday's Fall Foliage Day Parade.  Pittsfield Schools See Fewer Cell Phone ViolationsThere were 416 log entries for violations towards the end of September while in September 2023, there were almost 1,000.  Guest Column: North Adams Is Leading on Climate ResponseA broader understanding of the nature of both our regional forests and the role of humans that interact with them is necessary to understand what actions are called for and how they will work hand-in-hand with passive approaches to long-term stewardship. MCLA: Panel of Drag Performers to Celebrate Queer Identities and Performance ArtThis event is free and open to the public.  Dream Green Makes Mattress Recycling EasierKennedy, a longtime employee of Central Radio in North Adams, noticed a problem. It was not easy to recycle old mattresses, especially since the 2022 state law banning their disposal in trash.  Poetry Reading at Bear & Bee BookshopTen poets spend their studio time creating new work, honing works in progress, and collaborating with their fellow artists in residence. Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc LakeBlue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts.  Author Talk and Book Signing at the Adams Free LibraryA book signing and reception will follow, to announce his new book "Berkshire Heroes." Pittsfield Bulky Waste Collection UpdatesWith the new toter system in place, the bulky waste collection program continues with a change in when items are picked up. Dalton Water Board Eyes EMS Regionalization StudyThe study would include the bordering towns of Savoy, Windsor, Dalton, Hinsdale and Peru, and the Hampshire County town of Middlefield.  North Adams Voters to Decide Greylock School ProjectThere is only one question on the ballot, whether to approve a debt exclusion that will allow borrowing for the project outside the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2 for the life of the loan. It is not an override. Adams Theater Kicks off Annual Fund with Two Piano Journey ConcertMother-and-son duo Chris Kuo and Michelle Kuo have raised more than $3 million for charities and nonprofits since they started performing together as Two Piano Journey.  Letter: Vote No On Oct. 8Maybe I'm out of my mind but I'm not willing to subsidize a 30-year mortgage for a declining enrollment. Governor Announces Firefighter Safety Grant Opportunity$5 Million Available to Fund Safety Equipment for Local Fire Departments MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel StudyIf invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior and help inform the future of transportation planning and service delivery. Berkshire Family YMCA Recognized By Mass SaveThis recognition was granted to 19 Massachusetts organizations that have demonstrated long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions with the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers.  Neal, Markey Reflect on U.S. Political ClimateU.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S Sen. Edward Markey shared the reflections on the nation's political climate during separate swings through the Berkshires this week. WCMA Community Forum on New Museum Building ProjectThe forum will be held in the Williams Inn Ballroom Lee Overnight Bridge Painting OperationsOvernight Bridge Painting Operations on I-90 Bridge Over Route 20 Work scheduled from Sunday, October 6, through Friday, October 11  North Adams Kicks Off Fall Foliage Weekend with Return of Dog Costume ParadeMore than a dozen dogs and their owners swarmed the sidewalks of Main Street on Thursday for the return of the Dog Costume Parade. North Adams Man Guilty of MurderA Berkshire Superior Court jury found Michael Cook Sr., 47, guilty of murdering his wife, Charli Gould Cook, in 2019. Pontoosuc Under Public Health AdvisoryA blue-green algae bloom was confirmed on Friday at Pontoosuc Lake that may present harmful health effects for users of the lake.  Greylock Project Proponents, Opponents Getting Message OutProponents and opponents have been busy on social media and mailers in getting out their messages on which way to vote on the Greylock School project.  Berkshire Green Drinks: Tracking: Out-of-Sight, Out-of-MindLearn about local wildlife and how to be more aware of them at October Berkshire Green Drinks |
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