 Northern Berkshire Coalition Recognizes Heroes, Makes Plans for New HomeThe Northern Berkshire Community Coalition annual meeting on Friday was about sharing stories, including the latest chapter in its own chronicle.  New Leadership at Berkshire County Arc Ready for New ChallengesHundreds of members of the BC Arc family packed the ballroom at Berkshire Hills Country Club for the organization's 68th annual meet.  NBCC Sets Annual Meeting, Northern Berkshire Hero Award PresentationThis year's keynote speaker will be state Sen. Paul Mark and the coalition will honor George and Nancy Canales with the Northern Berkshire Hero Award.  Williamstown Fire District Moving to Acquire New OPM for Station ProjectPrudential Committee Chair David Moresi mentioned the move during his report to the annual fire district meeting on Tuesday at Williamstown Elementary School.  Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Annual Meeting Highlights 2022's SuccessesThe year 2022 was one of gathering, celebrating and strategic planning in the downtown corridor.  Adams Fire District May Expand to Entire TownThe Fire District membership voted to increase the district's size to the town's limits at the annual meeting bringing a new fire protection and street lighting charge to new members.  Dalton Fire District's $3M Budget ApprovedVoters approved all 24 articles on the warrant at the annual Fire District meeting on Tuesday night at the Stationary Factory.  Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $435K Campaign GoalThe goal was announced at the nonprofit's annual meeting Wednesday, held at the 3 West events space in the Norad Mill. The co-chairs will be Rebecca Gold Cellana and Jason Dohaney, former NBUW board president.  NBCC Celebrates 36 Years, Recognizes Staff & Volunteers at Annual MeetingThis year alone, it's engaged nearly 800 residents and stakeholders in seeking solutions to social issues, collaborated with more than 150 organizations, given out 191 backpacks filled with supplies to schoolchildren, served nearly 300 youth in teen programming, and offered leadership training, and family and parenting programs for hundreds.  Williamstown Fire District Celebrates Briggs' ServiceAfter decades of service to the town's fire district and decades more to the protection of lives and property, Ed Briggs said an emotional goodbye at Tuesday's annual district meeting.  Adams Fire District Rejects Bylaw Change Prompted by LawsuitMembers of the Fire District voted 13-11 to oppose a proposed bylaw amendment that would have made customers pay some fees directly to the town.  Berkshire United Way Thanks Donors During Live United Community CelebrationDuring the event, officials thanked the group's donors and demonstrated how their contribution helped the organization fund initiatives to improve the lives of individuals in the community.  Williamstown Fire District Election, Annual Meeting TuesdayThe town's fire district Tuesday will face decisions on adding two new members to the Prudential Committee and a fiscal year 2023 budget that foresees a 2.5 percent increase in operating expenses.  BRPC, County Selectmen Hear About Baker-Polito Plans for ARPA FundsUndersecretary of Community Development Ashley Stolba was the guest speaker on economic recovery at the annual meeting on Thursday that was held in conjunction with the Berkshire County Selectman's Association. |
