 Life insurance: Protecting what matters mostSeptember is Life Insurance Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider whether you have adequate coverage to protect your loved ones. While no one likes to think about what would happen if they weren't around, doing so is an act of love.  1Berkshire to Hold Open House at its New LocationThe Open House will be held at 137 North Street, Suite 200, Pittsfield from 4-6 pm on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.  MCLA President Birge Announces RetirementPresident James Birge wrapped up the breakfast by saying Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in a good place financially and programmatically, and that this was a "logical time" to retire. Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for GrantsIndividuals and organizations are encouraged to apply for Mass Cultural Council grants supporting local arts, humanities, and science programs in the coming year.  Clark Art Presents Reflections Gallery TalkParticipants meet in the Museum Pavilion. BRTA to Interview 4 for New AdministratorEarlier this month, the board was sent the candidates' resumes with their names disguised by unique identifiers and were told to rank them by whom they believe is most fit for the position.  Candlelit Signs in Park Square Mark 41 Overdose Deaths in 2024Pictures of the bereaved were displayed on boards adorned with butterflies and dragonflies. Pittsfield Licensing Board Continues Bei Tempi, Methuselah HearingsThe hearings for Bei Tempi on Onota Street and Methuselah Bar and Lounge on North Street were pushed to September. MassDot: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 31 Williamstown Taxpayers to Start Paying for New Fire StationThe main driver is the start of bond payments on the new station nearing completion on Main Street, which accounts for most of an approximately $893,000 increase in the district's levy.  White Pulls Out Narrow Win on Mount GreylockMore than 180 runners completed the ascent to the 3,500-foot summit. Not all of them had the energy left in the tank to run back down.  Community Hero: PopCaresFor more than a decade, PopCares has been supporting people and families fighting cancer. It is these efforts that have earned the nonprofit our Community Hero of the Month designation. Adams Theater Hosts a Dance Residency with NVA and GuestsNicole von Arx and six dancers will be at The Adams Theater for a residency from September 7-14, ahead of their NYC premiere of "Cry Wolf." MCLA Welcomes Three New Faculty MembersMCLA announced that three new faculty members will be joining the Trailblazer community for the College's fall semeste  The Bible Speaks 'Cult Survivor' Speaks at Ventfort HallCult survivor Elita Galvin spoke before nearly 60 people at Ventfort Hall at its recent Tea and Talk series, outlining the evolution of the church and its cult-like actions. Nonprofit Center Offers Webinar to Help Boards Strengthen and SucceedThe sessions take place virtually on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sept. 5, 12, 19 and Oct. 3. The cost is $150 per organization with unlimited participation by staff and board.  Two Sisters Spirits Mobile Bar Customizes Your ExperienceThe bartending duo started Two Sisters Spirits Mobile Bar in a converted horse trailer that travels throughout the county. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Sept. 2-5Crack sealing continues this week Pittsfield Approaching Last Year to Spend ARPA FundsThe federal American Rescue Plan Act brought about $8.7 billion to Massachusetts through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Governor Appoints New DPU CommissionersJeremy McDiarmid to serve as Chair, alongside newly appointed Liz Anderson of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office MassWildlife: Frost bottoms in the summer?Despite their chilly-sounding name, frost bottom habitats are bustling with activity during the warmer months. Learn why MassWildlife thinks they are so special. DA's Office Seeks Extradition of Child Abuse SuspectA former The Bible Speaks pastor was arrested in the state of Florida for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 from 1980.  Pittsfield ZBA OKs Sign For Ollie's Discount StoreThe city is closer to having another bargain store to shop at.  Last Chance to see 'Baseball in the Berkshires' 2025 Exhibit in LeeThe summer 2025 home of the Baseball in the Berkshires museum project has welcomed 3,000 visitors over the past couple of months, including people from more than 23 countries and 30 states. Bullet Misses Sleeping Lanesborough ResidentResidents near the Pontoosuc lakeside are being asked to review their security cameras after a bullet went through a home near Baglee Avenue. |
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