 Clark Art to Host Gallery Talk for People with Dementia and CaregiversThe event will take place in the permanent collection galleries when the museum is closed to the general public.  Clark Art Hosts Mother's DayBetween 11 am and 1 pm, visit the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper to view a specially curated selection of prints, drawings, and photographs depicting the many facets of motherhood. Berkshire Carousel Reopening June 14Aside from carousel rides, the grand opening will feature games, food, and the unveiling of some renovations. Clarksburg School Opens School Choice Spots for Next School YearThese are first open spots since 2023 as the school's residential enrollment has risen over the past few years. But with 12 pupils forecast for Grade 1, officials felt confident in opening school choice. Pittsfield Holds First Hearing on School RestructuringThe School Committee is expected to vote on the restructuring by the end of this school year, and another public hearing will be held at Herberg Middle School next week. Pownal Woman Killed in Route 7 AccidentA Pownal woman was was killed Tuesday morning following a collision with a school bus on Route 7.  Volunteers Pack Meal Kits for Berkshire PantriesUnity can have significant impacts on a community. This was demonstrated during the Berkshire United Way's annual meal kit packing event on Saturday.  Letter: Vote Jane Patton for Select BoardSadly, our town seems very divided. We need strong and thoughtful leadership to show us the way to better times.  Letter: Pride Flags in WilliamstownDiversity is about all of us. It's about recognizing the value that each of us brings to the table. Pittsfield Interviewing 4 for Interim SuperintendentFour external candidates for Pittsfield's interim superintendent will be interviewed this week.  Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Announces Networking Event at Ventfort HallThis event aims to connect filmmakers, technicians, educators, and media professionals in the region to facilitate the exchange of ideas, foster collaborations, and inspire new creative projects. Pittsfield Homeless Advisory Committee to Host Housing Resource FairIn the event of inclement weather, the fair will be relocated to the main room of the Berkshire Athenaeum during the same hours  NEA Pulls Grant to Mass MoCA Due to Trump's 'Agenda'The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art announced Tuesday that two of its previously awarded federal grants have been clawed back by the Trump administration.  Downtown Pittsfield 'Flying and Flourishing' With New MuralPittsfield High School students worked with artist in residence Huck Elling and public art intern Sophie Possick twice a week over the winter to create the three-part mural hanging in former window arches.  Ventfort Hall to Host Mother's Day TeaProceeds from the tea will support the restoration of the building. BNRC Protects 109 Acres Along Webster Road in TyringhamBNRC's purchase of the property prevents potential residential development. Instead, the property will now be managed as a forest reserve, letting natural processes occur without active forest management, contributing to carbon sequestration and ecological research opportunities.  Del McCoury Band to Perform at MahaiweTickets for the May 10 performance range from $44 to $79, with discounts available for Mahaiwe Members and individuals aged 30 and under. Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing DerbyVolunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc.  Bishop Earns Conference Honor at St. Michael'sBrooke Bishop ended her first college season with a .265 batting average in 37 games (36 starts) for the 18-19 Knights. She had three home runs, seven doubles and 22 RBIs.  Dalton Nixes Police Budget, High School Site Change; Suspends Town MeetingWith another dozen articles still left, voters elected just before 11 p.m. to suspend the annual town meeting and reconvene on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.  Nowak, Meczywor Win in Adams; Lenox Newcomer Wins School CommitteeVoters returned Joseph Nowak to the Board of Selectmen for a fifth term and tapped Jay Meczywor to join him.  Need Ideas to Celebrate Mom? We've Got You CoveredHere are some suggestions for where you can spend time celebrating Mom this weekend.  Triplex Cinema to Feature Film Series with Music Supervisor Randall PosterPoster served as music supervisor on three of the films in the series, and the other three are noted as significant inspirations for his work. North Adams Public Schools to Destroy Former Special Education RecordsThe records will be destroyed after June 30, 2025. Letter: Rep. Davis Asks for Support Passing 'Upskirting' BillSecretly filming a nude child in a bathroom is only a misdemeanor, while filming under a child's clothing in public is a felony. That inconsistency leaves children and vulnerable people exposed. |
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