 Dalton Fire District Voters OK Annual Meeting ArticlesSome 48 voters attended the meeting, which lasted an hour and 40 minutes, to vote on several articles that make up a total budget of $3,663,081. Dalton Fire District Voters OK 'Surprise' Building PurchaseFor several years, the district has been working with limited space, and a vote at the annual meeting is expected to help ease those constraints. Dalton Fire District Annual Meeting May 12Fire District voters will convene Tuesday to vote on several funding articles, including a borrowing request to purchase property on Flansburg Avenue. Annual Adams Fire District Election to Decide Treasurer PositionVoters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose the district's leadership and decide whether the clerk/treasurer position should shift from an elected role to an appointed one.  BFAIR Celebrates Clients & Staff at Annual MeetingBFAIR celebrated another year with a merger on the horizon and recognition of those who have helped it get this far.  Williams Community Chest Looking Forward to CentennialThe 100th annual meeting will be held on March 10, 2027, the Community Chest's birthday (there will be cake, he promised) and a gala will be held at the Clark Art Institute on Sept. 25, 2027. Southern Berkshire Chamber Welcomes New BoardWatson, of Pittsfield Co-operative Bank, has been the president for two years and Rulison has been on the board for three years.  Business Success, Storm Clouds Highlighted at 1Berkshire Annual MeetingOne of the county's biggest employers and one of its newest small businesses were touted on Thursday at 1Berkshire's annual meeting at the Adams Theater.  Williamstown Chamber Launching Coupon InitiativeThe Williamstown Chamber of Commerce reflected on this past year's success and the launch of a new coupon sales promotion at its annual meeting last week at Greylock Works.  Louison House Details Struggles, Challenges in Past YearLouison House has been providing shelter for 35 years, but the demographic it serves is changing: it's getting older and sicker, or the individuals are in need of treatment.  Lee Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Outstanding IndividualsThe awards were presented to John Toole, Kathleen DeVarennes, Laurie Norton Moffatt, Susie Brown and Joshua Bloom at the chamber's annual meeting held at Greenock Country Club.  18 Degrees Outlines Year of Helping Children and Families ThriveThe nonprofit 18 Degrees emphasized the work of dedicated and talented staff members during its annual meeting at the Country Club of Pittsfield last week.  BRPC Honors Retiring Local Leaders with Kusik AwardTwo outgoing leaders were recognized with Kusik Awards at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's annual meeting. Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Helping Thousands of AnimalsThe Berkshire Humane Society supported more than 23,000 pets over the past year through it life-saving and pet retention programs.  Berkshire County Arc Celebrates Individuals, Staff at Annual MeetingIn the last fiscal year, it supported 196 individuals through live-in programs, 260 individuals through day programs, and 105 families through the Adult Family Care Program.  Construct Marks 'Strong' Fiscal Year, Remembers Late PresidentSupporting more than 1,750 Southern Berkshire households last year, Construct credits the work of many hands. Dalton Fire District Voters OK All Articles at Annual MeetingThe Fire District's annual meeting passed quickly, with nearly 50 voters approving all articles on the warrant, including one to expand the Board of Water Commissioners from three to five seats.  Adams Fire Station in 'Catastrophic' Condition; District Seeks Appointed PostsThe deteriorating conditions of the 65-year-old firehouse on Columbia Street was presented during an information session Tuesday night that included discussion of organizational changes in the upcoming election.  Adams Fire District Holding Info Session on Building, ElectionMembers of the Fire District are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on the fire station and on the questions being proposed on the upcoming Fire District meeting.  Child Care of Berkshires Planning Growth in Coming YearsChild Care of the Berkshires has an ambitious goal to grow over the next three years — more educators, more programs and more families being served.  1Berkshire Recognizes Butler's Decade of Leadership, Announces MoveJonathan Butler was recognized for a decade of leadership at 1Berkshire's annual meeting on Thursday.  Williamstown Chamber of Commerce Touts Online SuccessesMore than ever, the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce's website is reaching its target audience: people for whom the Village Beautiful is a destination.  Lee Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 YearsFor 100 years, the Lee Chamber of Commerce has promoted business in the small, quaint town right off the Massachusetts Turnpike.  Louison House Celebrates Growth, Programs at Annual MeetingIn the last year alone, it's provided more than 600 people with housing assistance, assisted nearly 100 in securing housing, and distributed $10 BRTA bus passes to more than 400 people to help them get to housing or income-related appointments.  Elder Services Marks 50 Years of Service to Aging PopulationElder Services of Berkshire County has assisted the aging local population for 50 years, growing exponentially from its roots with three employees on Wendell Avenue. |
