 Neal Secures $700,000 for North Adams Flood Chutes ProjectThe Corps of Engineers is in the midst of a three-year, $3 million study of the aging concrete flood chutes that control the passage of the river through the city. BCC Offers Summer ClassesGet a jump start on prereqs before fall semester starts on September 3 MassReconnect offers free tuition for students ages 25+ The Zonta Club of Berkshire County ScholarshipDeadline for applications is June 15, 2024.  Mount Greylock Super Asks for Cell Phone BanJason McCandless last Thursday told the committee that his thinking about personal electronic devices in schools has evolved over the last year.  Pittsfield Says 'Thank You' to Veterans with Free ParkingThe City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance allowing veterans to park in municipal lots and spaces at no charge.  Letter: Stamp Out Hunger Food DriveWe received a total of 3,595 pounds of food and personal care items.  North Adams Draft Ordinance Allows More Retail CannabisThe mayor is asking the City Council to take up a revamp of the cannabis ordinance that will allow more establishments to licensed. Pittsfield Man Sentenced On Multiple Rape, Indecent Assault ChargesThe Defendant was sentenced to 10 to 12 years for the charges of rape and 3 to 5 years concurrent for the charges of indecent assault and battery. The Defendant will serve his sentence in state prison.  Hoffmann Bird Club: Bobolink Trip to Field FarmThe walk starts at 7 am. Berkshire County Historical Society Awarded GrantsThese grants will be used to replace lost historic louvered shutters to Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead.  Weekend Outlook: ArtWeek Berkshires, Springtoberfest & MoreThis weekend, the Berkshires and surrounding areas will have a variety of events, including concerts, comedy, farmers' markets, and more.  Great Barrington Rotary Day Of ServiceRotary International brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.  Lee Chamber Seeks Volunteers for Main Street BeautificationOn Thursday, May 23, the Chamber plans to hang flower baskets sourced from Clark's Nursery on lamp posts along the main thoroughfare. PCTV to Host Eatza Pizza FundraiserThe event will feature nine of the best pizza restaurants in the Berkshires.  Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and their CaregiversThis free gallery talk program is designed specifically for people living with dementia and their care-partners.  Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around CountyBerkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year. Williamstown Officials Mull ARPA Funds to Address School Race IssueThe Select Board on Monday considered dedicating some of the town's remaining ARPA funds to address an emergency situation in the local public schools.  Berkshire Housing Woes Heard at State Listening SessionAround 100 local officials, business and community leaders and residents attended the session that will help fuel the state's five-year housing plan.  Housing Secretary Makes Adams Housing Authority No. 40 on List of VisitsThe state's new secretary of housing got a bit of a rock-star welcome on Wednesday morning as Adams Housing Authority residents, board members and staff lined up to get their picture taken with him.  Berkshire Children's Chorus, Berkshire Concert Choir Spring ConcertFriday, May 17 at 7pm in The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church MassDEP Penalizes Berkshire Springs for Failing to Report Diesel SpillMassDEP issued a penalty of $13,125 to Berkshire Springs.  No One Reported Injured After Car Strikes House in WilliamstownNo injuries were reported Wednesday after a car drove into a house at 1033 Simonds Road (Route 7). With No Races to Decide, a Light Turnout in Williamstown Town ElectionAll four candidates on the town election ballot easily won election on Tuesday in a light day of polling at the elementary school.  North Adams Liquor Store Has New Owner; Vegan Eatery Gets Alcohol LicenseThe License Board on Tuesday approved two license transfers including one for V&V and a license for a restaurant in the former BrewHaHa on West Main Street. Andrews, Brule Win Seats in ClarksburgTown Clerk Marilyn Gomeau said about 22 percent of the town's registered voters, or 273 out of 1,254, cast ballots. |
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