 1Berkshire Awards Grant to Roots and Dreams, Mustard SeedsThis grant represents the second of two high-impact partner grant awards made by 1Berkshire to help foster a ecosystem and infrastructure needed to help the Berkshire immigrant entrepreneur community grow.  Greylock Thunder Donates LED Lights for Russell FieldThe installation will be celebrated with a special event on Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. MCLA to Host Lecture Focused on Surveillance, Police, and Big TechThis year's presentation, titled "Surveillance, Police, and Big Tech: Lessons from Baltimore," will be delivered by Dr. Ben Snyder, associate professor of sociology at Williams College.  Community Contra Dance in WilliamstownThe dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church. Pittsfield Council Accepts $200K for Outdoor Ice RinkOn Tuesday, the City Council accepted a total of $200,000 from five local organizations for a portable ice rink system at Clapp Park.  North Adams Council OKs Sale of Historic Church Street PropertiesThe City Council voted to sell off the three Church Street houses and an adjacent vacant lot for $181,001. Source of Respiratory Irritant in Williamstown Remains a MysteryAuthorities are still investigating an incident that caused minor respiratory irritation on Sunday at First Congregational Church.  Clarksburg School Refreshes Kindergarten WingThe flooring in the 1970s "temporary" addition had been showing its age and had been raised as an issue by teachers over the past few years. The School Committee got a tour last week of the changes, largely done by volunteers.  HooWRA Workshop Focuses on PoetryThe workshop will be facilitated by Arianna Alexsandra Collins, Executive Director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association.  Adams Police Chief Placed on LeaveAdams Police Chief K. Scott Kelley placed on paid leave.  Triplex to Screen 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'This screening is part of the Banned Books on Film Series collaboration between the Triplex and Mason Library.  Local Athletes Earn Honors at MCLALee High's Elizabeth Brown and Pittsfield High grad Gustavo de Oliveira each have earned Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference honors in the opening weeks of the fall season at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Pittsfield Fire Contained to KitchenA small kitchen fire forced a Strong Avenue family to flee their home on Monday evening.  BCC President Ellen Kennedy to Retire at Conclusion of Academic YearKennedy has served as the college's president since 2012.  NBCC to Host Annual Community Assessment ForumAn interactive discussion to share thoughts on emerging issues in our community  North Adams Planners Approve Gas Station RebuildsBoon Properties LLC of New Hyde Park, N.Y., was approved on Monday a second time to redevelop the site along with a complete rebuild of the Valero gas station convenience store on State Road.  Dalton Chief Wants More Action on Police Station ProposalPolice Chief Deanna Strout wants a more focused and actionable approach to the planning of the proposed police station.  New Pittsfield Mural Unveiled in Reimagine Dunham Mall EffortArtist Robert Markey designed three panels that represent the river and mountains in Pittsfield, people dancing, and the center of the city. Update on Berkshire Mall Expected at Board MeetingThe project team was set for an introductory meeting with town representatives on Wednesday, and an update on the mall restoration effort is expected on Monday.  Stockbridge Grange Community DinnerGrange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance.  BFAIR Supports North County Veterans With DonationsBFAIR clients and employees donated hygienic supplies, non-perishable foods, and other items needed in the pantry throughout August.  Clark Art Presents Symposium on Artists Featured in 'A Room of Her Own'All events are free and open to the public and take place in the Manton Research Center auditorium.  State Fire Marshal: September is College Fire Safety MonthOfficials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out.  Storyteller To Tell 'Tales of the Boatwoman' at Ventfort HallDuring her performance, she will read excerpts from her forthcoming book, "Tales of the Boatwoman," a book of ancestral stories and creative memoir. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 8-12Use caution when traveling on these roads. Drivers should seek alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. |
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