 Mount Greylock Super Taking Principal Job in Great BarringtonMount Greylock Regional's superintendent will take over as principal at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School in Great Barrington on July 1, according to a report in the Berkshire Edge.  Clark Art Celebrates JuneteenthFrom 1 to 3 pm, drop in for a free art-making event inspired by contemporary artist David-Jeremiah's exhibition "I Drive Thee." Northern Berkshire Veterans Services Veterans' PicnicThe event will take place at the Greylock Club Pavilion, located at 548 State Road in North Adams. Dalton Seeking Volunteers for Police Building CommitteeThe Select Board established the committee during its meeting on Monday night and emphasized the need for volunteers to serve on it.  Williamstown Commons Resident Marks 106th BirthdayThere was little wonder why the North Adams native's life was worth celebrating as her family members shared reminiscences at the midday gathering. Curtis Says $200K Cut Won't Mean Staff ReductionsCurtis reported that the district would be comfortable bringing forward proposals for non-staff member cuts on June 26, sending out the information to committee member before hands. Update: Suspect in Fenn St. Homicide ArrestedPolice are investigating a suspected homicide on Fenn Street Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's office said Tuesday night. Berkshire Organizations Awarded Mass Cultural Council GrantsCFF provides capital and planning grants to nonprofit organizations, colleges, and municipalities that own or operate facilities primarily focused on the arts, humanities, and sciences.  Pittsfield Coop Bank Hires Vice President, Commercial Lending OfficerHe has experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate assessment, credit risk analysis, portfolio management, relationship management and business development. Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk DiningTown Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently enshrined some of the pandemic-era loosening of regulations around outdoor alcohol and food service for businesses holding indoor licenses. Pittsfield's Boost North Street Cohort Celebrates Program LaunchDowntown Pittsfield, Inc. and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Partner with MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative to Support North Street Businesses  Victoria Jennings Ross to Speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after her presentation. SteepleCats Fall in Extra Innings on RoadThe Valley Blue Sox Wednesday scored four runs in the bottom of the 10th inning to earn a 6-5 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in New England Collegiate Baseball League action.  Reid Students Donate $700 to Berkshire Humane Through Philanthropy ProgramLast week, Reid Middle School eighth-graders delivered a $700 donation to the Berkshire Humane Society and saw the inner workings of an animal shelter. This, of course, included quality time with furry friends.  Pittsfield: Toters Are a GoThe City Council approved draft five-year contracts with Casella Waste Management on Tuesday, moving Pittsfield from unlimited curbside collection to automated collection with 48-gallon toters for trash and recycling. Williams College Activists 'Disappointed' in Decision not to DivestThe student group was responding to a 1,200-word open letter from Mandel and the chair of Williams’ Board of Trustees that the college posted on Tuesday.  Cheshire Goes for Prop 2 1/2 Override to Fund School Districthe town will have to vote on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to raise taxes in order to fund its portion of the budget for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District.  Williamstown Select Board Discusses Justice Department Program for SchoolsThe Select Board on Monday discussed inviting a U.S. Department of Justice program into the local public schools to help address bias incidents.  Lenox Memorial Middle School Presents 'Honk! Jr'Suggested donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens.  Letter: Berkshire State Delegation Needed to Pass Ban on Puppy MillsThe public may be aware that I spear-headed local legislation in Pittsfield and Lenox banning the sale of puppies from puppy mills at pet stores. Berkshire Voters for Animals and the Massachusetts Humane Society were strong advocates and helped immensely. Clark Art Celebrates Father's DayDecorate a special token of appreciation for the fathers and father figures at a card-making station in the Clark Center's lower level.  Miss Hall's School Graduates 46The ceremony took place under a large tent behind the Elizabeth Gatchell Klein Arts Center on the School's Holmes Road campus and was shared worldwide via Hudl.  Students Through Saturday Register Free for Pittsfield July 4 5KThe 5-kilometer road race takes place on the parade route of Pittsfield's Independence Day parade at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4.  Great Barrington Public Theater Names Board ChairShe brings multi-talented experience as a nonprofit board member, with special emphasis on development, and has a record of achievement as a key, action-oriented team player, said a press release. Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates Shaker Design on StampsThe U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America. |
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