Community
Pittsfield Municipal Airport Gets New Logo
The Airport Commission last week approved a cleaner design that depicts a jet flying over a green mountainscape. It is a far cry from the former branding, which had more than 10 saturated colors.
Dalton Cultural Council Accepting Grant Applications
The Dalton Cultural Council is accepting applications for grant funding to support local events and initiatives until Oct. 16.
Dalton Ladder Truck Donation Unavailable
The North Collier Fire Rescue District in Naples, Florida, cannot donate its ladder truck because it is returning to service as a reserve piece.
Dalton Historical Navigates Needs for 2nd Historic District
The proposed district starts at Park Avenue, where Main Street Cemetery is, and goes down to Depot Street. It then goes up High and North Streets.
Northern Berkshire EMS Awarded FEMA Grant
The competitive grant is part of a $15.78 Million fund awarded to emergency services across the state.
Dalton Committee Wants to Mitigate Damage on Pines Trails
The Committeeaim to improve the community's awareness of the trailhead, accessibility, and elevate the property's value as a town-owned open recreational space.
Greylock Federal Awards Student Scholarships
Applicants were required to write an essay, which demonstrated their positive involvement in the community.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters to Wear Orange
Hunting in Vermont continues to be a safe recreational pursuit and hunters can help keep it that way by choosing to wear hunter orange.
MassDOT Announces High School Video Contest
Competition encourages students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across travel modes. Applications are due by 11 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1
Windsor Awarded $400K to Replace Culvert
The Town of Windsor will replace a perched and degraded culvert on a tributary to Dry Brook on Cheshire Road.
Pittsfield Councilor Requests Dept. of Public Services Restructuring
At the last City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey presented a petition requesting that Marchetti and Commissioner Ricardo Morales restructure the department.
Kilpatrick Athletic Center launches SwimAmerica Lessons
The Kilpatrick houses an eight-lane, 25 yard pool with a minimal level of chlorinated, locally-sourced spring water, which leaves the water soft and without chemical smell or taste, while also making it safe to swim in.
Williamstown Rotary Helps Food Pantry
The Pantry distributes shelf-stable food and home supplies to the community two Wednesdays a month.
Department of Fish and Game Five-Year Strategic Plan
The plan establishes a vision for the Department, focusing on solutions at the intersection of biodiversity, climate change, and environmental justice while advancing the priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA).
Lanesborough's Proposed Age Friendly Park Gaining Momentum
The committee has over $30,000 secured for the project at the underutilized Bridge Street Park which is estimated to cost as much as $250,000 to build.
Presentation to Dalton Select Board for Public Safety Funding Request
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee is requesting a Special Town meeting to ask voters to approve allocating $100,000 for a feasibility study and grant writing.
Pittsfield Homeless Panel Mulls Pressures of State Sheltering Changes
Director of Community Development Justine Dodds said that there aren't enough resources or housing to go around and it's becoming increasingly challenging, especially with the limitations on some of these programs.
Adams Community Bank Announces Promotion
In this role, Boucher will continue to oversee the Government Banking department and further contribute to the Bank's strategic growth and success.
1Berkshire Announces Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists
Winners to Be Announced at Celebrate The Berkshires
Specialty Minerals Spells Out Proposal to Modify Landfill Permit
No votes on the permit modification were made on Wednesday.
Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
The 24-hour event to be held on Sept. 13–14 at Berkshire Community College campus in Pittsfield
Dalton Water Commissioners Extend Chief's Suspension
Tobin's leave will be extended as the investigation continues.
UPDATE: Victims in Labor Day Weekend Motorcycle Crashes Identified
On Sunday evening, a fatal collision occurred between a motorcycle traveling in the Eastbound lane of Route 7 and Route 8 Connector Road in Lanesborough.
Brayton Air Quality Report Shows Low Mold Count
The report stated that mold spore counts were lower than outdoor air.
September is College Fire Safety Month
Fire Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out
Berkshire Green Drinks: All About Bats
September Berkshire Green Drinks will focus on bat conservation with MassWildlife guest speaker
Pittsfield Officer Recognized for Saving Lives from Fire
Doyle was on patrol Saturday when he noticed smoke coming from a residential area east of downtown around 1 a.m.
Dalton Fire District Establishes Ambulance Committee
During last week's Board of Water Commissioners meeting, interim Fire Chief Chris Cachat requested that a committee form to examine cost, bill times, availability, and options for addressing the issue.
Williamstown Breaks Ground On New Fire Station
The new fire station will be a Net Zero Energy building and meet modern firefighter needs.
Pre-Registration Open for South County SBPHC Vaccine Clinics
The public health program at SBPHC is offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and by increasing awareness about our homebound vaccine program.
