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The Colonial
111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 448-8084
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FRED GARBO
INFLATABLE
THEATER Co.

Sponsored by Greylock
Federal Credit Union


SAT 5/02
2PM & 7PM
Tickets: $15

Bursting with originality, this spectacular show will delight the whole family with its giggle-inducing combination of clowning, vaudeville, dance and mischief. Fast-paced, energetic and theatrically clever, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. has won the praise and affection of audiences worldwide. Recommended for ages 5 and up

Fred Garbo returns to the Colonial! Don't miss it this time around!

DICKEY BETTS
& GREAT SOUTHERN


WED 5/20 7:30PM
Tickets: $30–$47

Dickey Betts is a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Along with being one of the most influential guitar players of all time, Betts is credited with both writing and singing the group's biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man." Having helped define the genre, Dickey Betts & Great Southern continue to tour and break new ground in the grand tradition of great Southern Rock.
Great seats still available!

NEW GUEST PRESENTATION ADDED!

THE TEMPTATIONS

SUN 7/12  7PM
Gold Circle: $55 premium seating
Tickets: $35-$45


Tickets on sale for members now!
General Public - May 1st
Call (413) 997-4444 to reserve!


Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Motown Records, The Temptations are appearing for an exclusive one-night only concert performance!  They’ve always been known for their fabulous vocals, smooth stepping and flawless presentations.  The “Temptations Walk” became a staple of American style.


Don't forget our other guest presenters!

WAY THE HECK OFF BROADWAY PRESENTS:

Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein
FRI 5/8  7PM
Tickets: $20  

Written by Marty Martin and starring Bonnie Gable, this one woman play has become for many the essence of Gertrude Stein. Set in 1938 in Stein's legendary Paris apartment...Read more!


Fanny Kemble: Unyielding Spirit
SAT 5/9  8PM
Tickets: $20 

Adapted by Bonnie Gable from Kemble's own words, Fanny Kemble: Unyielding Spirit stars Amy Judd as the celebrated 19th century actress-writer. While on a tour of America...Read More!


The Life of Emily Dickinson
SUN 5/10  2PM
Tickets: $20
The third offering is a presentation by Broadway actress Barbara Sims of The Life of Emily Dickinson. Contrary to popular belief...Read more!
Reserve tickets for all 3 shows!

Studio One Dancers In Concert

SAT 5/16  4PM
Tickets: $17


Studio One will present dancers in concert, including beginning and intermediate students, and the company members of Ballets Metropolis. This event will include World Premiere Choreography and Repertoire favorites!

Reserve Tickets!

OLLI at BCC Annual Meeting
Mona Sherman Memorial Lecture with Mika Brzezinsk

FRI 5/29  5:45PM
Tickets: Free

OLLI at BCC Annual Meeting 5:45pm – 6:15pm
Mona Sherman Memorial Lecture – “Journalism in the Age of Obama” - Mika Brzenzinski
Co-host of “Morning Joe” and an MSNBC anchor, Ms. Brzenzinski will discuss journalism and the Obama administration. A lively question and answer session will be included.
Learn more about OLLI at BCC.

THE BERKSHIRE CONCERT CHOIR PRESENTS
Berkshire County Sings

SUN 5/31 
4PM
Tickets: $15
Seniors/Students $12, Children 12 and under Free


The Berkshire Concert Choir, John Cheney, Artistic Director, presents Berkshire County Sings, a concert featuring Berkshire County high schools: Mount Greylock, Monument Mountain, and Wahconah Regional.

Read more and reserve tickets online!
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Tuesday's annual town meeting includes a $14 million operating budget, new short-term rentals, accessory dwelling units and sign bylaws, and free cash article appropriations.

Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.

The fiscal 2027 budget is up a little over 10 percent. Some of the main increases are the Mount Greylock Regional School District and McCann Technical School: the McCann assessment is up more than 30 percent based on factors including enrollment and the school renovation project, and Mount Greylock's is up 11 percent.

Article 11 is for the town to vote to approve from free cash the sum of $16,298.48 for the McCann Technical School roof and window replacement project so as not to impact the budget. Article 3 is  appropriate $7,586,284 for Mount Greylock Regional School assessment.

Another notable increase was in life and health insurance, showing an increase of about 26 percent.

Ambulance Director Jen Weber is planning 24-hour coverage, which means more staff and a hike in her budget. One of the articles asks the town to appropriate $234,100 to operate the Ambulance Enterprise Fund for salaries and expenses.

Many town departments are looking for new vehicles. The Fire Department is looking to replace its outdated 1996 fire engine. There are two articles related to the truck at a total of $813,366. Article 12 would transfer $225,000 from free cash into the Fire Truck Stabilization Fund; Article 13 would transfer $605,000 from the fund and authorize the borrowing of $208,366.08.

The total includes a $100,000 contingency cost to cover any additional costs if a 2026 model-year chassis cannot be secured before new emissions standards go into effect in 2027.

The board at its last meeting moved the $225,000 transfer to come before the borrowing article, changing the stabilization number. If the $225,000 is not voted on, then they will amend the next article's number on the floor, subtracting the $225,000. This shows the borrowing number significantly lower.

Article 17 asks for the transfer of $80,000 from free cash to replace a police cruiser.

Police Chief Rob Derksen's aim is to replace one vehicle every other year, meaning the oldest vehicle gets replaced about every 10 years. 

He stressed that if delayed this year, the town may have to double up in a future year to get back on schedule, and that paying later usually costs more. The article will ask for $80,000 from free cash, the vehicles used to be funded by the BHRD.

Lastly, the Highway Department is looking to replace a 2014 International dump truck that will be a total of $330,000 and will take two to three years to receive.

Money will be used from last year's approval of $250,000 from free cash for the replacement of a 2012 highway front-end loader that was underspent $49,261. Town meeting is being asked to approve  a transfer of $53,274.85 from free cash and the use of $227,464 from funds from the Sale of Town Real Estate to fund the balance.

Other free cash proposals include $1,200 to purchase software to support tracking and ongoing maintenance schedules of town-owned vehicles; $42,000 for the replacement of the Highway Department's storage shed roof, $200,000 to reduce the tax levy.

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