 Dalton Water Commissioners Extend Chief's SuspensionTobin's leave will be extended as the investigation continues.  Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Art, and MoreThe Polka Picnic features performances by the Eddie Foreman Orchestra, traditional Polish foods, and adult beverages. The Adams Lions Club will sell cookout fare, and Crumb Bakery will sell homemade treats. UPDATE: Victims in Labor Day Weekend Motorcycle Crashes IdentifiedOn Sunday evening, a fatal collision occurred between a motorcycle traveling in the Eastbound lane of Route 7 and Route 8 Connector Road in Lanesborough.  Adams Theater: 'Baye and Asa Presents: Suck it Up, Second Seed'The company, directed by Amadi 'Baye' Washington and Sam 'Asa' Pratt, will perform two of its most thought-provoking and impactful pieces, "Suck it Up" and "Second Seed."  Brayton Air Quality Report Shows Low Mold CountThe report stated that mold spore counts were lower than outdoor air.  Triplex To Screen 'Geraldine Ferraro's Daughter'Following the screening there will be a discussion between Zaccaro, Geraldine Ferraro's daughter, and Letty Cottin Pogrebin, a well-known writer, journalist and political activist, and longtime friend of Ferraro.  Letter: Vote Yes for the Future of North Adams StudentsAs community members, neighbors, and taxpayers our choice will determine the future of education in the city, and the experience of North Adams students and educators, for at least the next 50 years.  Letter: New Greylock an Investment in FutureIt can be easy to tune out anything associated with the word "vote." But on Oct. 8, North Adams residents have a unique opportunity to directly, and positively, impact the city's future generations. The Break Room at Greylock Works Will Not ReopenThe Break Room will not reopen after a scheduled extended break. September is College Fire Safety MonthFire Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out  Berkshire Green Drinks: All About BatsSeptember Berkshire Green Drinks will focus on bat conservation with MassWildlife guest speaker BCC Introduces New Culinary Apprenticeship ProgramStudent apprentices are paid and can earn a certificate at no cost Pittsfield Officer Recognized for Saving Lives from FireDoyle was on patrol Saturday when he noticed smoke coming from a residential area east of downtown around 1 a.m. Dalton Fire District Establishes Ambulance CommitteeDuring last week's Board of Water Commissioners meeting, interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat requested that a committee form to examine cost, bill times, availability, and options for addressing the issue.  Williamstown Breaks Ground On New Fire StationThe new fire station will be a Net Zero Energy building and meet modern firefighter needs.  Berkshire Athenaeum Drop in Genealogy AssistanceThe Athenaeum provides free in library access to Ancestry, the premier online genealogy resource. Pre-Registration Open for South County SBPHC Vaccine ClinicsThe public health program at SBPHC is offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and by increasing awareness about our homebound vaccine program.  Brazilian Day Celebration in PittsfieldThis event will honor Brazilian culture and Brazilian Independence Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, from 2-9 PM. BRTA Announces Pilot Pittsfield Paratransit Evening ServiceThis project aims to enhance and expand the ability for eligible BRTA Paratransit customers, that require an accessible vehicle for travel in the evenings to destinations within Pittsfield. Child Care of the Berkshires Awarded Capital Renovations GrantChild Care of the Berkshires, of North Adams, was awarded $483,000.  Sheriff Bowler Holds Annual Picnic SaturdayAdmission is $20 and kids under 12 are free.  PIttsfield Resident Walking to Raise Money for Jimmy FundThe Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually as well. Morningside Fire Displaces All TenantsIt is believed a cat succumbed to the fire.  Great Barrington's Davis Wins House PrimaryAt just after 10:30 on Tuesday evening, with 97 percent of the votes counted, the Associated Press called the Democratic primary for Davis, a member of the Great Barrington Select Board. Hearing Set on Specialty Minerals Landfill PermitSpecialty Minerals is requesting a revision to its landfill permit to create another landfill at its quarry that will last it nearly 100 years. |
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