 Mass MoCA Commission Approves Two New LeasesIn a short meeting Monday, the Mass MoCA Commission approved Assets for Artists request for office space in Building 1. BFAIR's CBDS Program Hosts Veteran's Supply DriveItems can be dropped off at our CBDS program, our North Adams, Pittsfield, or Southampton offices, or our Bottle & Can Redemption Center. This Week in Local History: July 24-31iBerkshires was once a weekly posting so our new look back in history column will cover some highlights over the course of a week five, 10, 20 and 25 years ago.  Q&A: Local Umpire Works Little League World Series International QualiferThis summer, Singleton spent two weeks volunteering as an umpire at the Little League Baseball Europe-Africa Region Tournament in Kutno, Poland. UPDATE: Jacob's Pillow Production Manager Dies in Accident on GroundsJacob's Pillow also announced that all performances at the venue through Sunday, Aug. 3, have been canceled. BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship RecipientsStudents who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance. CATA Launches Digital Exhibit GuideCATA spotlights artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities in an innovative and fully accessible mobile exhibit guide  Lanesborough to Create Open Space and Recreation PlanA few passionate residents are needed to guide Lanesborough's upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan. SteepleCats Drop Playoff Opener on RoadJoshua Kopetski allowed one run in six innings of work to lead Sanford to a 9-1 win over the North Adams SteepleCats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League playoffs on Friday.  Force Teams Advance to County 14U FinalIt will be the Berkshire Force against the Berkshire Force when the county’s summer travel league championship is decided at the 14-and-under level on Monday evening at the Doyle Complex.  Friday Front Porch Feature: Rejuvenate a Historic MansionAre you looking for a restoration project on a historic mansion? Then we have the house for you.  Cult Survivors to speak at Ventfort HallA tea will be served after their presentation. MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 3 Central Berkshire Names New Wahconah PrincipalSerena Shorter's appointment was announced on Thursday by the Central Berkshire Regional School District. She starts in the district on Aug. 18. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 4 to Aug. 8Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 4 to Aug. 8  Otis Self-Storage Takes Over Cheshire FacilityThe facility has 174 total doors, and currently has 140 occupied units.  Clark Art Presents Talk on Women ImpressionistsThis event takes place in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper in the Manton Research Center. BCC to Offer Front End Web Development Course12-week virtual course begins Sep. 15  Brien Center Promotes Adult Community Clinical Supports Division DirectorWith more than 30 years of experience in clinical social work and mental health administration, Morgans brings leadership, expertise, and compassion to this role. Pittsfield Commission Considers Park Square Historic DistrictThe Historical Commission discussed who would lead the charge to designate a small area around Park Square as a historical district, which preserves and protects buildings and places with historical significance. Cheshire to Hold Special Election MondayA special town election will take place on Monday to vote on two ballot questions. Clarksburg Hires Full-Time AssessorRomana Messer, a senior paralegal for the city of Pittsfield, was selected as the new assessor after the board interviewed two other candidates.  Clark Art Presents Lecture on Bernice AbbottThis free lecture takes place in the Clark's Manton Research Center auditorium at 2 pm. West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from PittsfieldAt this time there are no confirmed human cases of WNV but the city Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Dancing, and MoreThere will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, music, and more. |
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