 First Congregational Church North Adams Appoints New PastorThe First Congregational Church North Adams has called Reverend Suzy Aja Burba to serve as its new pastor. Reverend Burba's background includes a focus on ministry, pastoral care, and environmental justice, and she is expected to begin her new role in June.  Family Movement Workshop Scheduled at Mass MoCATickets for the workshop are priced at $5 in advance, and admission is free for museum members.  Pittsfield Announces Community Bike Ride for Berkshire Bike MonthParticipants are invited to arrive at 9:30 a.m. for bike decorating and safety checks.  Smoking Ban, Airbnb Limits Put to Williamstown Town Meeting MembersThe age-old tension between individual liberties and the common good will be in play when residents convene for the annual town meeting on Thursday evening at Mount Greylock Regional School. Dalton Safety Facility Committee 'Taps Brakes' on Property DiscussionsWith the failure of Article 13 at the annual town meeting, the First Street site for a proposed police facility is no longer being considered.  BEAT's Kids in Kayaks Program ReturnsKids in Kayaks is sponsored and organized by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Pittsfield, MA.  Devanny-Condron Funeral Home Ending Over 100-Year LegacyDevanny-Condron Funeral Home will close next week after more than 100 years of serving mourning local families. MassWildlife: Brake for TurtlesFrom mid-May to early July, thousands of turtles throughout Massachusetts travel to new areas to find food and nest. Clarksburg Total Budget for FY26 Up 5.6%The annual town meeting will be presented a total budget for fiscal 2026 of $5,386,082, up $286,598 or 5.6 percent over this year.  Berkshire South Regional Community Center Welcomes New Member to Board of TrusteesHe is currently working as a sales and marketing consultant, helping for-profit and nonprofit organizations grow through strategic planning, performance marketing, and organizational development. BCC to Hold Mental Health First Aid TrainingEnrollment is capped at 20 students per session.  Ghost Tour at Ventfort HallThe tour will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 10 pm. This is not an active investigation. Governor Announces Funding to Enhance Transit in Berkshire CountyThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority was awarded funding for two fully accessible vehicles, and the South County Connector received funding for one fully accessible vehicle.  Triplex Cinema to Host Free Screening of 'The Land of Azaba' with Director Q&AThe Triplex Cinema is a nonprofit organization that offers a diverse range of films and thematic programming to the community. Pittsfield Public Camping Ban Sparks Outrage at Council MeetingA proposal to ban public camping ran into pushback from residents and councilors last week.  Teacher of the Month: Melinda GowdeyKittredge Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Melinda Gowdey has been selected as the May Teacher of the Month. Astronaut Suni Williams Meets With Boston Students at State HouseGov. Maura Healey hosted a meet-and-greet Thursday at the State House with astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams and local students. North Williamstown Commercial/Residential Site Slated for AuctionA large commercial property near the Vermont border is set to be auctioned off next month. MassWildLife: View Peregrine Falcon CamerasPeregrine falcons are the fastest birds on Earth. They live throughout the world, including right here in Massachusetts! Several web cameras allow the public to witness falcons during breeding season.  With Taxes Paid, Berkshire Mall Owners Plan for Senior HousingJMJ Holdings is entering into the design process for a nine-figure overhaul of the shuttered mall property into 420 to 450 units of senior housing. Market 32, Price Chopper Launch Fill a Glass with Hope CampaignThe initiative will run from May 1 to June 30. Customers are invited to round up their change at checkout to support local food banks in purchasing fresh milk and other nutritious food for families experiencing food insecurity.  MCLA Graduation Highlights Love, Kindness, JusticeMCLA's Class of 2025 was reminded to move forward with love, kindness, and pursuing what is just. Paving Work Scheduled for Hawthorne Street in LenoxPaving work on Hawthorne Street in Lenox is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 19. Final Summary of PHS Investigation ReleasedA School Committee-initiated investigation into allegations of misconduct by Pittsfield High School staff members was unable to conclude that an administrator shared a nude image with students on social media. The Mount Announces Summer Author SeriesThis year, the series features an expanded roster of literary luminaries reflecting diverse disciplines and perspectives. Susan Wissler, The Mount's executive director, shares, |
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