 Clarksburg Cautious on Accepting Briggsville Water GrantsThe town has hired a new accountant and received funds to continue work on Middle Road, but it's taking cautious steps regarding grants for the Briggsville Water District. BIC Sees $5.2M State Investment for Tech HubThe Berkshire Innovation Center's plans for an optics tech hub have been boosted by $5.2 million from the state.  North Adams Getting $3.1M in State Funding for Walnut St., Heritage ParkMayor Jennifer Macksey has been strongly hinting for weeks about the MassWorks money but hasn't been able to speak until the funds were announced by the state.  Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation ProjectThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change.  Education Secretary Promotes FAFSA at Monument MountainOnly half of the state's graduates completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid last year, and the Executive Office of Education wants to see that number grow.  Lt. Gov. Touts Rural Grant Awards in CummingtonA state grant has boosted the Berkshire Trail Building revitalization by $400,000, a project that has been in the works for over six years.  North Adams Library Trustees Leery of Tapping Cariddi Money for RepairsThe scope of the work includes demolishing the existing roof membrane, flashing insulation and protection boards on the existing flat roof, repairing and repainting the window frames and sashes, and painting and sealing all surfaces.  Berkshires Getting $11.4M in State Economic Development GrantsThe Berkshires is getting more than $11 million in grant funding through the state's One Stop for Growth program.  North Adams Plans $350,000 Restoration of Library BelvedereMayor Jennifer Macksey told the City Council on Tuesday that this funding comes from the Massachusetts Preservation Commission.  State Boosts North Street Housing Project With $4MA North Street housing project was awarded more than $4 million through the state's Housing Development Incentive Program.  Berkshires Gets $600K in Bike Path GrantsThe Berkshires received more than $600,000 for improvements and planning of recreational trails. The funds are part of some $12 million in awards announced recently for 65 projects across the state. Dalton Select Board Approves ARPA Funds for Easement AppraisalsThe Select Board last week approved utilizing $7,500 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the appraisal of three easements.  State Wants to Give Clarksburg $1.2M for a Safe Route to the SchoolThe students can now reach the town field through a rough path in the woods and walk the field until crossing the road or walk along the sidewalk-free Cross Road, a heavily traveled way with no shoulders.  Patriot Armor Systems Awarded $200K State Grant for EquipmentPatriot Armor Systems has been granted $200,000 from a state program for manufacturers.  Dewey Hall Gets $15K Donation Boost Toward Preservation and PlanningHousatonic Heritage has granted a $15,000 Heritage Partnership grant. This will go toward a $35,000 matching grant for feasibility and planning from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities fund announced in July. |
