 Air Quality Alert for Western MassThe state Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert effective for Friday for Berkshire County.  Kate Baisley to Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation.  Triplex Cinema Environmental Film Series"Into the Weeds" documentary to air on Aug. 20.  Recent Rainfall Improves Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyThe Drought Management Task Force will meet again on Monday, Sept. 9 at 10:00 am.  Williamstown FY25 Tax Bills Up Slightly, Tax Rate Falls AgainThe median property tax bill for fiscal year 2025 is expected to see its lowest year-to-year increase since 2019, the Select Board learned on Monday night. Options for Lanesborough's Public Safety Building Coming SoonAt last year's annual town meeting, voters shot down a nearly $6 million proposal for a combined police and EMS facility. A new committee was established to bring forward a plan that resonates with the town.  PIttsfield School Committee Endorses 'Aggressive' Timeline to Decide on Middle School ConfigurationThe School Committee on Wednesday approved an ambitious timeline that could see the city's middle school reconfiguration implemented as soon as the 2025-26 academic year. WCMA Awarded Grant To Support Energy Efficiency in New BuildingWith $14.1M Conferred to Date to Arts Organizations Across the Country in Support of Climate Action, Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Advances New Standards of Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Resiliency in the Arts  Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Riverfest, Aggie Fair & MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend, including the annual arts and crafts show in Stockbridge, Riverfest, a community day at Jacob's Pillow, an agricultural fair and more.  Berkshire Pulse Welcomes New Board MembersBerkshire Pulse, South County's dance and performing arts education center, announced the recent appointment of 3 new members to its board of directors Pittsfield Launches Campaign For New Trash, Collection SystemResidences with four or less units will receive one recycling cart (also known as toter) and one trash cart per household/unit.  Clark Art Invites Visitors To Meet CATA ArtistsThe event takes place in Hunter Studio, located in the Lunder Center at Stone Hill. Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North AdamsThe vending machine is located outside Berkshire Harm Reduction's North Adams office, at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall. Williamstown Select Board Seeks Applicants to Fill VacancyBy a unanimous vote, the board set a Sept. 9 deadline for residents to submit a "government engagement" form and any accompanying materials for consideration.  Smith Bros.-McAndrews Insurances Opens in New OfficesPresident and CEO David Bissaillon purchased the vacant restaurant, which closed in 2019, as a permanent home last year for the legacy company, which offers a wide array of personal and business insurance.  North Adams Planners Gives Thumbs Up to Food Pantry RelocationThe Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry is moving into the former Aubuchon Hardware site on Union Street, tripling its space.  Children's Reading and Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThe reading will be followed by a youth ghost tour of this historic mansion. The reading and tour are geared toward children ages 8–12.  St. George Greek FestThis year's festival will be held indoors at the Hillcrest Academy, located at 400 Columbus Avenue Extension in Pittsfield. South County Towns to Share Housing Rehabilitation GrantThe funds provide a 0 percent interest, deferred payment loan of up to $50,000, which is forgivable if the homeowner remains in the residence for at least 15 years.  Berkshire United Way to Massachusetts: Early-Learning Educators Need Better WagesHigh-quality child care dramatically influences brain development and the future health and success for children in school and life, as well as provides a safe and secure space for our youngest community members so their parents or caregivers can work and provide for their families.  Waubeeka Plans Glowball Tournament for CharityGolfers will light up the night sky and support a charity that helps underserved communities around the world at Waubeeka Golf Links this week. Annual Crane Paper Sale This WeekThe event will offer stationery, holiday cards, invitations and announcements at 75 percent below suggested retail for both days of the sale.  Clark Art: Spore Into Specimen WorkshopThe workshop takes place in the scholars' seminar room, located in the Manton Research Center. The Classical Beat: Tanglewood, Sevenars Offer Culminating ProgramsDuring this penultimate week of the Tanglewood Music Festival, the spotlight will focus on a wide range of standard repertoire in both the concerto and symphony genres  North Adams Council Sets School Debt Exclusion VoteThis final adoption paves the way for two community forums and a debt exclusion vote scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center. |
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