 West Oil Acquired by Connecticut Energy FirmLongtime family business West Oil Co. has changed hands after 75 years — but the new owners say customers won't notice any major changes, including the name.  CBRSD MCAS Data Shows Value of the Interventionist ModelAdministrators explained at the last School Committee meeting that the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System scores showed students had made moderate progress toward targets.  Letter: Mitts Will Work for the PeopleIt is a pleasure to endorse Marybeth Mitts as the next representative to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the Third Berkshire District.  Veteran Spotlight: Guardsman Pvt. Shy Ann JacksonBorn in Falmouth, she entered basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in August 2014 after graduating from Mashpee High School.  Letter: Time to End the MCAS Graduation RequirementAs a parent, public educator, and school committee member, I urge you to vote YES on Question 2 and eliminate the MCAS as a graduation requirement.  Letter: On Timberspeak in North AdamsLike every other resident of North Adams, I was until very recently unaware of a sneaky logging plan for a patch of pristine public lands on the south side of Mount Greylock called Notch Woods. Market 32, NEWSabc Raise Money for Red CrossRecognizing the challenges being faced due to weather events such as hurricanes Helene and Milton, Price Chopper/Market 32 increased its initial $10,000 match to bring the total donation to an even $150,000.  Ghouls, Goblins Turn Out for Pittsfield Halloween ParadeGhouls, goblins, and pop culture icons lined Tyler Street on Friday night for the city's annual Halloween Parade. Governor Announces New Collaboration to Support Clean Energy Workforce Training$600,000 in grants will upgrade technology and instructional lab spaces to prepare adult learners in solar, wind, heat pump installation and maintenance roles Homes for Bats on HalloweenIf you have noticed bats roosting in your attic, barn or office over the summer, fall and spring are the perfect times to safely evict these uninvited guests from your property.  Community Heroes: Hope Amandos & Gretchen DeBartoloThanksgiving Angels coordinators Hope Amandos and Gretchen DeBartolo have been selected as the October Community Heroes of the Month.  Haddad Nominated as Time Dealer of the YearGeorge Haddad Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments Write-Ins Needed for CBRSD Committee VacanciesLast Thursday's Central Berkshire School Committee meeting marked the end of term for three members, who have decided not to run for their seats again. Governor Healey Nominates Two to Appeals CourtThe nominees will now continue forward to the Governor's Council for confirmation. Blandford Paving, Guardrail Repair Operations on I-90 WestboundTruck climbing lane closure from Friday, Oct. 25, through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29  BNRC Celebrates Accessibility Renovations at Old Mill TrailBerkshire Natural Resources Council celebrated the recently completed accessibility renovations at Old Mill Trail with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.  North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier RailThe City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route. MCLA to Host Book TalkThe talk is free and open to the public. South County Road WorkThe work will take place from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1, during nighttime hours.  Berkshire Athenaeum Annual HalloTEEN EventHalloTEEN will occur Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium. BRTA Announces Free Rides ExtensionCustomers riding the fixed route bus and/or the complementary ADA paratransit service will be fare free from Jan. through Sept. 2025. BCC Players Announce Fall ShowBerkshire Community College theater group to present 30 plays in 60 minutes  Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires Vice PresidentShe has significant experience in branch management, financial advising, personal insurance sales and management, relationship management and customer service.  Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better CommunicationThe City Council and School Committee would like next year's budget process to go better than the last. Williamstown Nov. 5 Ballot Includes CPA Tax ExemptionQuestion 6 on the Nov. 5 ballot would finalize an exemption to the Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge for homeowners who meet either low-income or, for seniors, moderate-income standards. |
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