 Pittsfield Resident Given OK to Distribute DoughnutsThe City Council has clarified that a charitable resident can continue distributing cider and doughnuts to people, as long as parking regulations are followed.  Lenox Library and Indie Lens Pop-Up Present The LibrariansAfter the screening, there will be an interactive panel discussion about censorship, its effects on democracy, and the broader implications for education and intellectual freedom  Saturday Night Fire in Pittsfield Turns Fatal4 Engine companies, a ladder company and Deputy Chief responded.  Ghost Tours At Ventfort HallThe tour will take place at 7 pm on Saturday, Feb. 7. Two Pittsfield Habitat for Humanity Homes Open for ToursLocated on a dead-end street just off Upper North Street heading towards Pontoosuc Lake, these three-bedroom, one-bath condominiums offer an opportunity for income-qualified buyers to achieve homeownership.  Lenox Looks to Add Parking with Street ChangesThe Select Board is moving forward with a proposal to increase parking on two downtown streets by making them one-way. Dalton Library Holds Adult Reading ChallengeThe library is making book enthusiasts nostalgic thanks to its adult reading challenge that encourages people to expand their horizons in the literature world. FreshGrass Pauses Season, Plans for Next YearThe annual FreshGrass Festival will be taking a pause on what would have been its 16th year.  Northern Berkshire United Way: Founding in the Depression EraIt was in the depths of the Great Depression when a group of local leaders came together to collectively raise funds to support social service agencies. MassDOT Advisory: Becket Daytime Bridge Repairs on I-90Lane closures in place Monday, February 2, through Friday, February 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Wahconah Park Skating Rink Under ConstructionThe outdoor ice skating rink in front of Wahconah Park is taking shape, and the city plans to open it early next week. Dalton Board to Discuss Storage Container BylawThe Planning Board will be reviewing a proposed bylaw that would require a special permit for storage containers in a residential zone. Department of Higher Education Announces New Board MembersNew Board of Higher Education members represent the state university segment and students DPU-Approved Municipal Aggregation Plans Save Electric Customers MoneyRecently approved Plans will save enrolled customers $25 million on their electricity bills Mill River Folk School Cultivates Traditional SkillsThe husband and wife were looking for a similar artisan community here and founded Mill River Folk School in 2024. Pittsfield School Committee Requests Redacted PHS ReportThe School Committee and City Council have requested a redacted report of the Pittsfield High School investigation that concluded last spring. Dalton Planning Board Proposes Earth-Removal Bylaw AmendmentsThe Planning Board will review a proposed amendment to the earth-removal bylaw at a future meeting that will include provisions for dealing with dust and debris. State's One Stop for Growth Open for ApplicationsApplication Portal Offers Massachusetts Communities Streamlined Process to Apply for 14 Economic Development Grant Programs MassWildlife: A milestone for Massachusetts' roseate ternsOver half of North America’s endangered roseate terns nest in the Bay State. Decades of focused conservation work by MassWildlife and partners has paid off and offers new hope for the species’ survival. North Adams Councilors Bring 2026 Goals Into FocusThe request was made by new City Councilor Lillian Zavatsky, who said it came from her own experience as an audience member at council meetings. EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education GrantsEPA expects to award up to 16 grants nationwide, ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 each through the Environmental Education Grant Program. Taconic High Speaker Booted for Passing Out 'Political Material'A guest speaker at Taconic High School was escorted out of the building after school officials said they passed around unapproved political material. Dalton Board to Review Proposed Historical Building Demo BylawThe Planning Board will be reviewing a proposed bylaw surrounding the demolition of historical buildings at a future meeting. Pittsfield Announces Warming Center AvailabilityThe Berkshire Athenaeum, located at 1 Wendell Avenue, will be open for regular business hours on Friday, Jan. 30, until 5:00p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.  BRTA Joins, Launches Link413 CollaborationThe pilot initiative is a partnership of the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA), Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA), and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). |
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