 BRPC Submits Grants for Berkshire CountyThe Berkshire Regional Planning Commission recently submitted grant applications on behalf of the county's municipalities.  DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil ShootingThe District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.  Clarksburg Students Create 'I Voted' Stickers to Promote ElectionsGomeau's idea was to involve the students at Clarksburg School through a contest to come up with the best "I voted" stickers.  Letter: Fire District ElectionsWhen only a handful of people vote, accountability becomes nearly impossible.  MCLA, Drury Students Vouch for Early College ProgramsDrury High School seniors shared their own experiences in the early college program.  State Education Officials Visit Pittsfield on 413 DayAt the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires child care center in Pittsfield, Secretary of Education Stephen Zrike heard from community-based preschool educators about workforce needs and the impact of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative. Berkshire Concrete Sues DaltonBerkshire Concrete is taking the town to court over the Planning Board's decision to deny its special permit.  Driscoll Focuses on Outdoor Recreation for 413 DayDriscoll was getting a lesson in fly fishing from Brian Gilbert of Hilltown Anglers after a speaking to outdoor recreation stakeholders at Berkshire East in Charlemont. Cheshire Hears Schools, Police BudgetThe Select Board heard presentations on the the two regional school districts that education the town's children and reviewed, again, the police budget.  Berkshire Concrete Appeals Fines; Residents Demand More Aggressive ActionsLess than a month into spring, the town received its first dust complaint after an overnight storm on March 31 blew sand and fine dust onto Raymond Drive, sending air monitoring data off the charts.  Adams Firehouse Shored Up While District Seeks OptionsLike many public safety organizations in the Berkshires, the Adams Fire District is looking for ways to address its building's deteriorating condition. Morningside Community Defends School at Hearing for Possible ClosureMembers of the Morningside community defended their school on Thursday during a hearing for its possible closure.  Thief Steals Ring During Wahconah Park EventSomeone lifted a championship ring during Saturday's "Farewell to the Grandstand" at Wahconah Park.  MCLA Commencement Features Arts Executive, Honorary DegreesThe former head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is this year's commencement speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.  Must-Experience Spring Events in the BerkshiresHere are some events happening this spring to help with your celebration.  Pittsfield Says Goodbye to Wahconah Park GrandstandDozens of people bid farewell to the Wahconah Park grandstand on Saturday with a round of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," hot dogs, and stories about the ballpark.  North Adams Schools Planning Better Communication With FamiliesThe North Adams Public Schools is looking to refine how it communicates with families through text and social media, and providing parents with opportunities to see the schools in action. Clarksburg Applies for Home Rehab Program, Continues Budget TalksThe town is applying with New Ashford for $1.1 million that would allow for 14 homes to be rehabilitated.  Pittsfield School Officials See FY27 Budget Without MorningsideRetiring Morningside Community School in the fall would cut about $2.5 million from the FY27 budget.  North Adams Students Support Hometown Heroes Banner ProgramThe banners will feature ground-level QR codes that link directly to the student-produced website. To build the content, the class generated a list of questions to connect with local families.  Congressman Neal Talks With Reid Middle School StudentsStudents in Susan Mooney's class prepared questions related to their civics projects, ranging from government transparency and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to sports to mental health.  North Adams Label Shopper Reopens in New LocationIn a matter of days, Label Shopper in the L-shaped mall moved across the parking lot into new quarters and hung out a grand opening sign.  Pittsfield Health Shuts Down North Street Eatery for 'Pests'Iztac Mexican Restaurant is currently shut down by the Health Department.  BCC Sees $1M in Federal Funds for Trades AcademyOn Thursday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the college to highlight the $995,000 he secured through congressionally directed spending.  Companion Corner: Glo at the Berkshire Humane SocietyiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. |
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