 Weekend Outlook: Wahconah Goodbye, Fundraisers and MoreCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including fundraisers, concerts and more.  Lanesborough Officials Review Schools' BudgetsBergeron answered that officials in both member towns told the district they did not want Mount Greylock using taxpayers' money to build their reserves.  Special Meeting Set for PHS Statement of InterestThe School Building Needs Commission will hold a special meeting on Monday to decide if Pittsfield should seek funding from the Massachusetts School Building Authority to repair its oldest high school, PHS. Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud ChargesThe former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury.  North Adams School Committee Applauds Award Winner, Hears BudgetThe School Committee on Tuesday voted to send a recommending fiscal 2027 budget to a public hearing and congratulated the newest recipient of the Superintendent's Award.  Roundabout Considered for Pittsfield's East, Fenn IntersectionA roundabout is under consideration to improve safety at the intersection of East and Fenn Streets.  Busy Road Project Summer for North AdamsMayor Jennifer Macksey updated the Finance Committee on Tuesday about some of the work being planned, including Berkshire Gas' plans to replace pipes along West Main Street. Adams Fire Deliberates Next Steps on Retirement MandateThe Fire Department is seeking clarifications on how the state's mandatory retirement age for firefighters will affect its older members who aren't involved in firefighting.  BCC's New President Gets Higher Ed Board OKThe Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.  Clarksburg School Pressed to Find More Savings for Fiscal 2027School officials are looking at the elimination of three teaching assistants, prekindergarten for 3-year-olds and a two part-time positions to reduce the fiscal 2027 budget.  Berkshire Delegation Details Efforts to Help BerkshiresLegislators say they are advocating for programs and services that Berkshire County residents need the most, amidst federal funding cuts. Pittsfield Sees Legal Threats Over PHS ReportCity officials say they have received informal threats of legal action if the redacted Pittsfield High School investigation report is released.  Pittsfield Celebrates Student Winners of Berkshire Jazz Art ContestDuring Jazz Appreciation Month, Pittsfield High students' jazz artworks bring a pop of color to the halls of City Hall and the city's annual Berkshire Jazz Festival. Cheshire Looks to AG's Office for Blighted Property HelpThe Select Board heard a presentation last week from the state's Neighborhood Renewal Division program that could help rehabilitate two properties condemned by the Board of Health. Berkshire Democrats Host Candidate Forum FridayThe forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church located at 74 First St.  Adams Community, Pittsfield Co-op Banks Announce MergerTwo local banks are joining forces to create a financial institution with nearly $1.5 billion in assets.  Art Donation Brightens Bracewell Youth ProjectResidents entering transitional housing at 111 Bracewell Ave. can look to the left to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Williamstown Fire District Expects Slightly Lower Tax RateA rise in operating expenses for the Williamstown Fire Department will be offset by lower debt service payments on the new fire station, resulting in a slightly smaller tax bill from the district, officials noted last week. Pittsfield Schools Schedule Morningside, Budget Hearings This WeekThe School Committee will hold another public hearing for the potential closure of Morningside Community School.  North Adams Church Surpasses Share the Love Campaign GoalThe First Congregational Church blew through its $10,000 goal, raising a total of $17,600 during its annual "Share the Love" campaign.  Social Service Organizations Highlight Challenges, Successes at Poverty TalkThe event held on March 27 at the Berkshire Athenaeum included a working lunch and encouraged public feedback.  Teacher of the Month: Kaylea NocherNearly a dozen parents and colleagues nominated the Brayton Elementary School teacher, praising her dedication, connection to students, and engaging classroom environment. North Adams Schools Reviewing Greenhouse ProgramSchool officials plan to review the greenhouse program, which is being used for life skills education for older students. @theMarket: Stocks Held Hostage by Threats From Both SidesTrump's Iran war speech on Wednesday night was not the hit that he hoped it would be. It only lasted 19 minutes, but it was more than enough to send investors' hopes crashing and the price of oil higher by 11 percent. Pittsfield Reviews Financial Condition Before FY27 BudgetThe average single-family home in Pittsfield has increased by more than 40 percent since 2022. |
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