 MassVentures Opens START Grant ApplicationsSTART grants provide $100,000 to $500,000 to eligible companies to support critical commercialization activities, including market validation, business development, and intellectual property strategy, that are not typically covered by federal research funding.  Residents, Officials Say 'No' to Proposed Berkshire Gas Rate HikeLocal officials and residents argued against Berkshire Gas's proposed 22 percent increase on the average customer's bill during a public hearing on Wednesday evening at Berkshire Community College. BRTA Proposes New Routes To Help with Driver ShortageThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is looking to realign its routes because of a driver shortage.  South Berkshire Monthly Kitchen Table TalksCombining two synergistic programs, Kitchen Table Talks/Community Care Sessions are designed for parents and caregivers interested in building their knowledge and communication skills with their children around big issues including substance use while receiving meaningful support, care and belonging in a wellness setting. BArT Gets Federal Grant for Restorative Practices, Student SupportThe grant supports BArT's school-wide implementation of updated state regulations related to time-out practices, emphasizing restorative approaches that reduce exclusionary discipline, strengthen student belonging, and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.  Berkshires Getting Frozone WeekendThe groundhog saw his shadow and hunkered down for the never-ending winter as more snow and more cold hits the Berkshires this weekend.  Winter Woodcraft Program during February School BreakThe February Break program will be located at April Hill Education and Conservation Center, which serves as the headquarters for Greenagers, as well as a resource for community gatherings and education. Dalton Capital Planning Committee Takes First StepsThe Capital Planning Committee held its first meeting last week; the first step in a yearlong process of developing a five-year capital plan. Free Pet Food Drive-Thru in BecketThe drive-thru is in conjunction with the Becket Food Pantry.  Clark Art Hosts Dinner, Show Pairing Art and CuisineExhibition curator Anne Leonard, Manton Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, provides a special introduction to the exhibition, followed by a three-course meal inspired by nineteenth-century France. Williamstown, Great Barrington Awarded Wildlife Habitat GrantsThe Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) awarded grants to seven organizations through the MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program (MHMGP).  Pittsfield Seeks OPM for Crosby/Conte ProposalThe School Building Needs Commission met with some new members under a new defining ordinance on Tuesday. North Adams Cemetery Commission Supports Green BurialsThe Cemetery Commission indicated it had no issues with the addition of so-called "green" burials at Southview Cemetery and referred the matter to the mayor's office.  Lanesborough ZBA Asserts STRs Not Yet PermittedA heated Zoning Board of Appeals meeting ended in a decision that shocked and frustrated many in the audience. Pittsfield Warming Centers AvailableDue to the frigid temperatures expected this weekend, the City of Pittsfield announced the following locations will be available for residents looking for some relief from the cold.  MCLA MOSAIC to Present Benedetti Artist in Residence Ngoc-Tran VuVu will supportcreative advocacy in North Adams through Creative Sector Advocacy Week with MASSCreative, taking place March 2-6, 2026, as well as her opening lecture at noon on Feb. 12 at MCLA. Pittsfield Council Approves 'Green' ItemsThe City Council approved a couple of "green" items during its meeting last week. Pittsfield Announces 3rd Annual Winter Festival at Clapp ParkAs a kickoff to winter break for local Pittsfield schools, this year's festival will include a variety of outdoor activities for children and their families  Weekend Outlook: SuperBowl With LoveCheck out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including Super Bowl parties, plays, Valentine's themed events and more.  BCArc Names New Chief Operating OfficerHaecker has been serving as the Agency's Executive Vice President, overseeing a wide range of programs for BCArc. Lenox Applying for Housing Rehab ProgramThe town is applying for a federal Housing Rehabilitation Program to help low- and moderate-income residents fix their homes. 2026 Williamstown Nomination Papers AvailableOn May 12, 2026, at the Annual Town Election, voters will choose candidates for several town offices.  The Du Bois Freedom Center, The Scottsboro Boys Museum to Host Travel ExhibitPresented byThe Scottsboro Boys Museum in Scottsboro, Alabama, the exhibit will remain on view through late April. MountainOne Distributes Donations, Sponsorships to NonprofitsMountainOne announced that in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, it distributed $363,200 in donations and sponsorships to not-for-profit organizations across the Berkshires, Pioneer Valley, and the South Shore. MCLA Gets $1.2M Toward Child-Care FacilityMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts is getting more than a million dollars in seed money to develop an early childhood education facility. |
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