 Mass Residents Will Need REAL ID in 2025Due to federal requirement becoming effective on May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter certain federal building areas, will need a REAL ID or Passport  RJ's Taking Over Hotel on North RestaurantThe Licensing Board approved a change of manager and transfer of liquor license from Berkshire Palate to J&D Reyes Restaurant Entertainment, the owners of RJ's Restaurant on First Street. Pittsfield Man Killed in West Housatonic CrashA city man was killed Saturday evening when the dirt bike he was operating was struck by a pickup truck. BCC Faculty Member Wins Fulbright ScholarshipPrestigious award to send Liesl Schwabe to India for one year Dalton Student Awarded Mass Society of CPAS ScholarshipDiver, a student at Wahconah Regional High School, was one of 51 students selected to receive a scholarship. Williamstown Volunteer of the Year Speaks for the VoicelessThe winner of this year's Scarborough-Salomon-Flynt Community Service Award had some thoughts about how exclusive the town has been and is.  Teacher of the Month: Steven ZelubowskiZelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College. Mass Data Privacy Act Approved by Legislative CommitteeBill includes provisions that would establish data minimization standards, data privacy rights for users, protections for minors, and hold companies accountable.  PCTV Pizza Fundraiser Successful in Second YearThe event raised about $4,300 — topping last year's total of about $3,500. Mass Receives Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service LinesHealey-Driscoll Administration Receives $50 Million in Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service Lines Across Massachusetts  Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th CommencementSecretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2. Berkshire Museum Announces Summer ExhibitionOn view to the public June 1 through September 29. Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, MusicThe celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.  Pittsfield Residents Share Positive, Negative Feedback at Final Trash HearingOn the table is a move to automated pickup utilizing 48-gallon toters, which would be at no cost to residents unless they require additional toters and that would save the city $80,000 per year.  BAC Announces Artists for Berkshire Artist Residency ProgramThe Red Lion Inn, in its seventh year hosting a resident artist, will be welcoming Kara Smith. MassDOT: South County Construction OperationsLane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. Dalton Planning Board Works to Update Special Permit FeesThe Planning Board is navigating how to update its special permit fees to bring them up to date with the current costs of services.  Simon's Rock 2024 Alumni Reunion Begins May 31The events will kick off on Friday with the BBQ Mixer and Lawn Games, which will take place on The White House front lawn.  North Adams High School Athletes Place Flags on Veterans GravesAthletes from Drury High School and McCann Technical School gave up the rare free Saturday morning to place flags on veterans graves in Southview Cemetery. Greylock Federal Shred Day Raises Funds for United WayCommunity Shred Day Success: more than 10,250 pounds of personal papers shredded  Ventfort Hall Masonry Repair Project UnderwayThis project will address urgently needed masonry work to rebuild and restore four chimneys on the east and west sides of the roof ridge.  BCArc Promotes Residential SupervisorIn this new role, she will join a team of supervisors who each oversee a range of residential programs. Tracey has been with BCArc for more than 13 years, spending most of her time working in the Brain Injury Residential Programs, specifically with individuals requiring intensive personal and medical care. Adams Raises Transfer Station PermitsCommunity Development Director Eammon Coughlin gave an update on the repaving of Park Street expected to start in mid-June.  Williamstown Town Meeting Passes Progress Pride Flag Bylaw AmendmentThe most heavily debated article of the 40 that were addressed by the meeting was decided on a vote of 175-90, amending a flag bylaw passed at last year's town meeting.  Williams College Gives All-Clear After 'Suspicious' Package FoundA suspicious package that caused the evacuation of Williams College's Wachenheim Science Center on Thursday has been determined to be not dangerous. |
| More Stories |
