 Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker AwardThe award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon. @theMarket: The Markets Celebrate 2026It was a tumultuous week on the geopolitical front for the country, but markets took it in stride. The good news is that markets continue to climb, but for how long?  Berkshire DA Releases Victim's Name in Fatal Police ShootingBiagio Kauvil's family had attempted to secure mental health resources for him before a well-being check on Wednesday that turned deadly.  Berkshire Green Drinks: Stream Restoration on the Konkapot RiverJanuary's Berkshire Green Drinks will showcase Trout Unlimited's stream restoration project Deadline Set for CRA's 2026 Gib Kittredge AwardThe deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 23.  Construct Hires New Executive DirectorJoey Lindstrom Joins Construct as Executive Director, Bringing National Housing Expertise to the Berkshires  Riverside Public House Offers Warm, Friendly AtmosphereA new restaurant is trying to fill the hole left by the iconic Dewey's Public House. Williamstown Looking at How to Enforce Smoking Ban for ApartmentsThe Board of Health and town health inspector are consulting with town counsel on how best to enforce a ban on smoking in apartment buildings passed by town meeting in May.  Companion Corner: Beauty at Berkshire Humane SocietyBeauty is a 5-year-old bulldog mix and has been at the shelter for about a month after she didn't get along with other animals in the home. OLLI at BCC Distinguished Speakers Series: Ukraine-Russia War in the Era of Trump 2.0Veteran foreign correspondent James Brooke will give an in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine. Man Shot by Police in Hinsdale Incident DiesPolice Chief Shawn Boyne and Sgt. Dom Crupi were injured during the incident. Crupi is recovering from gunshot injuries to the hand and elbow at Albany, N.Y., Medical Center. Berkshires Dips Below Measles Herd ImmunityThree of the Western Massachusetts counties, including the Berkshires, have fallen below the 95 percent vaccination level for measles, mumps, and rubella to ensure herd immunity.  Pittsfield Health Board Upholds Berkshire Pipe License RevocationThe city has lost another tobacco permit, and Berkshire Pipe and Tobacco was advised to find a different product to sell.  Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County Information SessionsAt the conclusion of the information session, interested parties can sign up for the next available tutor training, which starts on Feb. 2. State Fire Marshal Reminds Bars and Clubs of Sparkler HazardSparklers and Other Pyrotechnics Are Illegal in Massachusetts, Should Never Be Used Indoors Pittsfield Launches A Public SurveyThe city is currently engaged in a project with the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management at UMass Boston designed to review DPW's current organizational structure and operations  Dalton Firefighter Recognized for Going Above and BeyondThe Dalton Fire Department is celebrating one of its own with the inaugural Above and Beyond Award. North Adams Bar Accused of Underage ServiceThe State Street bar is accused of both underage serving and overserving related to an incident on Nov. 15. Police, Civilian Injured in Hinsdale ShootingTwo police officers were injured and a civilian is in critical condition after a shooting late Wednesday morning not far from the police station.  Pittsfield Begins Search for OPM to Lead Crosby/Conte ProjectOn Tuesday, the School Building Needs Commission created a seven-member selection committee for an owner's project manager.  Pownal Race Track Auction PostponedThe planned auction of the former Green Mountain Race Track property has been postponed to February. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Domestic FlockMassachusetts Animal Health Officials Depopulate Impacted Backyard Flock in Dukes County Software Glitch Caused Clarksburg Tax Bill ErrorOfficials say a software glitch caused the third-quarter property tax bills to include interest through the fourth quarter.  North Adams Schools Say Goodbye to Alcombright, Await His ReplaceThe former mayor was presented with a clock in 2017 upon the completion of his fourth term as chair of the committee; on Tuesday, he received another clock marking his four years as a member of the committee. Pittsfield Mayor Reflects on Economic Development in 2025The city welcomed more than a dozen new businesses in 2025 and granted support for further economic development. |
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