St. Stanislaus School benefit, 9 to 4 in Kolbe Hall, Adams. Bake sale, snack bar, games, Chinese auctions, money raffle, crafts, and pierogi.
Blackinton Union Church, 1373 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams; 10 to 2. Crafts table, bake sale, Chinese auction, the Christmas table, and kid's grab bag. Lunch $4, $2 kids.
First Congregational Church, North Adams, 9-2.
Nov. 28 Becket Federated Church, Route 8, holiday bazaar from 9-3. Lunch, crafts, baked goods, holiday and other items. Information: Mary Peltier, Parish House, 413-623-5217.
Dec. 5
Holiday Fair at First Congregational Church, 25 Park Place, Lee, from 10 to 3; handcrafted items, raffles, children's shop, bake sale, cut Christmas trees and lunch from 11 to 1. Includes angel-themed goods from SERRV. Information, 413-243-1033 or www.ucc-lee.org.
Dec. 12-13
North Adams Country Club, crafts 9-4; food from That's a Wrap from 11-2. Information: Sheryl Morehouse at 413-822-3329.
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Mammography Dispute The government's issued controversial new guidelines stating that women shouldn't get annual mammograms until age 50, rather than age 40.
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Downing Appointed To Energy Facilities Siting Commission
01:23PM / Thursday, December 04, 2008
Sen. Benjamin B. Downing
BOSTON, Mass. — The Berkshires will have a voice in the growing green energy economy with the appointment of state Sen. Benjamin B. Downing, D-Pittsfield, to a new siting committee.
The commission, established through the Green Communities Act of 2008, will oversee the siting and expansion of energy facilities, as well develop procedures for applications and permits.
Downing was appointed by Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, to represent the Senate on the Special Commission to Study the Siting of Energy Facilities in an effort to promote equity and efficiency in the energy industry statewide.
"As green industries continue to gain ground in the commonwealth, it is important to ensure proper oversight and efficiency measures for both renewable and traditional sources of energy. We must allow for growth and innovation in these sectors in Massachusetts," said Downing. "I expect the recommendations of this panel will contribute toward the safe expansion of energy generating facilities statewide."
Downing has been a strong proponent of alternative energy and promise of green jobs
"As we continue to balance the need for traditional fuel sources with the desire to look to renewable energy, we must make sure that our laws and regulations keep pace with those changes," said Murray. "I asked Senator Downing to represent the Senate on this commission because I know he will be a strong voice for the people of the commonwealth."
Created in Section 89 of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008, the commission has been issued a broad mandate to examine whether current Massachusetts laws and regulations ensure a level regulatory playing field between renewable and fossil fuel based generating facilities, evaluate statewide uniform siting criteria, and evaluate ways to make permitting more transparent and predictable.
Drawing on the strengths of many disciplines, the 25 member panel includes legislative, executive, industry, municipal and environmental organization representatives. With a reporting deadline of January 2010, the commission's Chairman Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Ian A. Bowles has scheduled a meeting for Dec. 4 to begin the panel’s work.
