 Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Plans Preliminary ElectionWith a recent staffing scandal and several big changes ahead in the Pittsfield Public Schools, the School Committee has more than 10 interested parties to fill the six-seat committee. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 30 to July 3On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.  Williamstown's Planned Skate Park Before Conservation CommissionThe town is seeking approval from the Conservation Commission for a project to replace the 2,100 square foot skate park on Stetson Road with an up-to-date concrete park on roughly the same footprint.  Greylock Thunder Comes Back to Earn Win in GreenfieldGenevieve Lagess drove in the game-winning run with two out in the bottom of the fifth Friday as the Greylock Thunder 14-and-under softball team beat The Western Mass Heat, 4-3.  Friday Front Porch Feature: A Colonial Home Fit for FoundersAre you looking for a historic home in the hills that perhaps a local founding family used to live in? Then look no further, this is the house for you. State Awards Greylock Elementary Project Green GrantNorth Adams Public Schools will use the $300,000 in funding to help cover the cost difference between ground-source heat pumps and conventional HVAC at their newly built Greylock Elementary School, serving PreK through 2nd grades. Weekend Outlook: See the FirefliesCheck out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including firefly catching, musical performances, and more.  Dottie's Coffee Lounge in Pittsfield is For SaleDottie's Coffee Lounge is listed for sale after nearly two decades in business. Pittsfield: Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota LakeThe lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the morning of the treatment through noon.  Call For Art: Eyes on Art Town 2025 Williamstown Cultural District Banner ExhibitionFrom Labor Day to November 2025, selected art will be reproduced on vertical banners on utility poles along Spring and Latham Streets.  Clark Art Kicks Off Outdoor Concert Series with Balla KouyateInclement weather moves events to the Manton Research Center auditorium. Pittsfield Announces FY26 Street Paving ScheduleThe City of Pittsfield has released the list of roads slated for paving between July 2025 and June 2026 as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 Street Improvement Program. Williamstown Moves to Replace Sign CommissionThe Select Board on Monday took a step toward replacing the town's moribund Sign Commission.  Pittsfield Superintendent Bids Farewell to District After 32 YearsSuperintendent Joseph Curtis bid farewell to the School Committee on Wednesday, as he enters retirement on Monday. Newport Tops SteepleCatsMatthew Bolton went 2-for-4 with a home run Thursday to lead the Newport Gulls to a 6-1 win over the North Adams SteepleCats.  Dalton Police Budget Passes on Second TryVoters approved all six articles on the special town meeting warrant on Thursday, including a contentious police budget.  Lenco Donates Ballistic Shields to Pittsfield PoliceLenco Armored Vehicles has donated more than $16,600 in protective shields to the Police Department for use during an active shooter situation.  Louise Levy To Speak At Ventfort HallInstead of our traditional afternoon tea a dessert tea will follow along with an ice cream social. Clarksburg Approves Debt Exclusion for School RoofThe debt exclusion vote passed 200-50 on Wednesday.  Two Educators Charged in 2024 Drowning of Herberg StudentTwo educators have been charged with "preventable and reckless oversights" that preceded the drowning of a Pittsfield Public School student last summer.  Lanesborough Public Safety Committee Plans Informational OutreachPlanners of the public safety building proposal continue to grapple with how to achieve an affirmative vote from taxpayers.  Classical Pianist Steven Masi Performs at the Adams TheaterClassical Pianist Steven Masi Performs June 28 a new approach to Bach's French Suites BHS July 4th 5K Road Race Still Going After 40 YearsThe upcoming event sponsored by BHS and under the direction of Berkshire Running Foundation's Shiobbean Lemme for the third year. BArT Announces Fourth Quarter Honor RollStudents who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of Honors. Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of High Honors.  Author To Discuss 'The Gritty Berkshires' at North Adams Public LibraryThe North Adams Public Library will host author Maynard Seider for a presentation on his book, "The Gritty Berkshires: A People's History from the Hoosac Tunnel to MASS MoCA." |
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