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Pittsfield's $80M School Budget Proposal 'Not Ideal,' Cuts Over 100 Employees

The school administration delivered a somber budget presentation for fiscal 2025, including a proposed reduction of more than 100 staff members.

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Marchetti Honors Pittsfield Athletes at City Council

Tuesday's City Council meeting began with a roar as several high school athletes were honored for their accomplishments.

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Temporary Traffic Interruptions Near Berkshire Medical Center

Additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in this area will be shared as this project starts a new phase.

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Weekend Outlook: St. Patrick's Day

There are a variety of events in Berkshire County this weekend including St. Patrick’s Day Dinners, live music, and more.

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Barrington Stage To Hold Auditions for Local Teens

Auditions are March 23 at Barrington Stage's Wolfson Center, 122 North Street, from 10am-2pm.

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Hoosac Valley High School to Stage 'Suessical'

The performances are scheduled for Friday, March 15 at 7 pm, and Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm and 7 pm.

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Williamstown Resident Appointed to State Library Board

Cherubini brings over 3 decades of experience in libraries and non-profits to the MBLC, including work in academic libraries, regional and national library networks and consortia, as well as library centered associations and coalitions.

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Clark Art Screens 'Fahrenheit 451'

Free. Accessible seats available.

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Lanesborough Police Advisory Panel to Clarify Role

Police Chief Robert Derksen and standing Chair Aaron Williams spoke to the Select Board on Monday about the future of the panel, citing years of officials questioning its purpose.

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Pittsfield Health Board Votes Demolition for Multifamily Properties

The Board of Health voted for the demolition of two condemned properties and discussed how to preserve other housing stock from this fate.

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Ghost Tour at Ventfort Hall

The tour will take place at 8 pm on Saturday March 16.

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Pittsfield High's Perry: 'I want accountability!'

The Pittsfield High School student who was the victim of a spitting incident in the state basketball semi-finals issued a public statement on Wednesday reacting to the assault and calling for consequences against the offender and his school.

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Dalton Hazard Mitigation Plan Near Completion

The goal of the plan is to increase the town's capacity and promote a hazard mitigation culture in the community through education, regulations, planning, and collaboration with neighboring regions.

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Stamford Library Program

The program, presented by Carlos and Kathy Heiligmann of Rowe, Mass, chronicles the couple's saga uncovering the heritage of these nearby libraries.

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Crane Stationery Being Revived Under New Owner

WP Strategic Holdings says it has completed its acquisition of 200-year-old company, according The Albany Business Review.

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Bash Bish Falls State Park Closed for Construction

The park is expected to reopen in June 2024.

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Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and their Caregivers

This free gallery talk program is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care-partners.

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Berkshire Farmers Markets Awarded State Grants

MDAR is awarding funding to 23 organizations representing 31 farmers markets through the Farmers Market Sustainability Grant Program.

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Pittsfield TDI Partnership Aids Downtown Businesses, Activates Spaces

A total of $469,000 aided downtown businesses through MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative last year.

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North County Communities Losing Shared HR Services Employee

At Monday's meeting of the Williamstown Select Board, Town Manager Robert Menicocci reported that the HR person the town shares with Adams and North Adams has given her notice.

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Historical Commission's Carlson Inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

Justyna Carlson, longtime member of the Historical Society and chair of the city's Historical Commission, was posthumously honored with induction by Mayor Jennifer Macksey on Tuesday, during Women's History Month.

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Eastern Mass Student Who Spit at PHS Player No Longer on Team

A high school basketball player who spat on a member of the Pittsfield High School squad during Monday's Division 3 State Semi-Final has been removed from his school's team as it prepares for Saturday's State Championship game.

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Williamstown Winter Farmers Market Returns

Farmers and crafters will be present to sell farm fresh meats, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, fresh eggs, artisan crafts, goat soap, seafood straight from Boston, and fresh baked breads.

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Letter: Mass MoCA Strike

I stand in solidarity with the workers of Mass MoCA and urge the management to prioritize their well-being by reaching a fair agreement as soon as possible.

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