 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. North Adams Council OKs $49M Budget for Fiscal 2025Mayor Jennifer Macksey provided the city budget, school budget, compensation and classification plan and capital improvement plan in a bound document with summaries and graphs explaining expenditures. Pittsfield Council Passes $216M Budget, Cuts SchoolsCouncilors approved a $215,955,210 spending plan that is a 5 percent increase from this year and includes a $200,000 reduction to the $82 million Pittsfield Public School budget. The budget passed 10-1 with Ward 2 Councilor Brittany Noto in opposition.  Lanesborough Passes 32 of 34 Articles at Town MeetingMore than 100 registered voters attended the meeting, which lasted a little more than two hours, to vote on the proposed fiscal 2025 spending plan, board and committee seat procedures, three articles related to short-term rentals, and various spending items.  McCann Tech Hires New Football CoachRochelo takes over for former coach John LeClair  Lee Elementary School Holds Entrepreneur FairOver the last two months, the school's fifth graders have been introduced to financial literacy and developed their own businesses based on their interests.  Dalton United Methodist Church to Host Dinner FundraiserThe event will run from 4 to 6 p.m., offering attendees the option to dine in or take out. Berkshire Schools Recognized at Safe Rules to Schools EventSilvio O. Conte Community School was one of the 273 school partners, community champions, and crossing guards recognized. The school was named an Exemplary Program of Western Mass.  Clark Art Reception, Lecture For Guillaume Lethiere ExhibitionOn Saturday, June 15, at 11 am, exhibition co-curators Esther Bell, deputy director and Robert and Martha Berman Lipp Chief Curator, and Olivier Meslay, Hardymon Director, introduce Guillaume Lethière and provide an inside look at the development of this ambitious exhibition. MountainOne Donates $10K to Berkshire Community Action CouncilFunds to benefit BCAC's Warm Winter Clothing Program  North Adams Planners OK Starbucks Development on Problem CornerThe Planning Board on Monday approved a multi-tenant redevelopment of the former St. Francis property that will include a long-rumored Starbucks. Big Votes Await Pittsfield City CouncilTuesday is a big day for Pittsfield, as the City Council will take a final vote on the fiscal 2025 budget, a five-year trash contract, and water and sewer rates.  1Berkshire Marks Halfway Point of Pandemic-Altered Blueprint1Berkshire's blueprint for economic development was adaptable when it needed to be and today, paves steps for a post-pandemic Berkshire County.  Destination Better Health Offers Programs at FairviewThe program is designed to raise awareness through education and exposure to topics of interest to the community. The schedule includes morning, midday and afternoon programming and all events are free of charge. Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety GrantsSince 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire safety education to kids and teens across Massachusetts. Scholarships & Awards for the Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2024The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Mount Greylock Regional School class of 2024 during class night on June 6. Pittsfield Board of Health Wants to Mosquito Spray If NecessaryThe Board of Health has endorsed a mosquito plan that includes adulticide spraying if necessary. It hopes to gain the City Council's support.  Lenox Library Association Charity Poker NightThis fundraising event will be hosted by Max Scherff, a Trustee of the Lenox Library Association, to offer community members and card players of all levels an opportunity to play poker while supporting a meaningful cause – the Lenox Library. Misfits, Saboteurs Win NBSA Spring TitlesQuentin Gittens scored 36 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Misfits to the championship of the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy Spring League's A Division. MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction OperationsMonday, June 10, through Friday, June 14 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones  Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThere will be a tour on June 14 at 8 pm. North Adams Schools Awarded Literacy GrantWhile Appleseeds is free for download to all Massachusetts school districts, the grant will fund professional printing of the materials, plus professional development for educators.  Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire LunchSix months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week. Lenox Memorial High School Scholarships & Awards for 2024The following awards and scholarships were presented to the Lenox Memorial High School class of 2024.  Lenox Class of 2024 'a Really Good Bunch of Kids'Collins called the 61 graduates on the Tanglewood stage "doers, achievers and accomplishers, highly intelligent and exceedingly kind." |
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