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Pittsfield Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash

David Frye, 72, was traveling north on Second Street at about 7 p.m. when the collision occurred.

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Pittsfield Settles on $786K Reimbursement in Cannabis Dispensary Lawsuit

The city will refund a sum of more than $786,000 to three local cannabis dispensaries for allegedly "unreasonable" Host Community Agreement fees, a lawsuit that has popped up around the state.

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North Adams Councilor Presses for City Planner

City Councilor Andrew Fitch urged his colleagues on Tuesday to press the need for a city planner on the mayor.

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Dalton Planning Board Establishes Sidewalk Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the proposed sidewalk bylaw amendment that was not acted upon during the annual town meeting on May 7.

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St. Stan's Students Get Crash Course in Accident Reconstruction

According to Cahoon, there are three common elements that contribute to a crash: the driver, the vehicle, and the environment.

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Two Large Scale Drug Traffickers Arrested and Arraigned

Both Defendants were arrested on warrants following prior investigations into drug trafficking.

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North Adams Eagle's Bingo Fundraiser

On Saturday, June 1, the North Adams Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #310 will be hosting a fundraising event at the American Legion Hall in North Adams. The doors will open at noon, with bingo games starting promptly at 1 PM.

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CDCSB Purchases Former Thornwood Inn

CDCSB Adds a Significant Property for Workforce Development in Great Barrington.

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Pittsfield Public Schools Hold Unified Game Day

The event brought together not just the district's special needs children and mainstreaming students but also their families, administrators, and staff, all participating in a daylong Special Olympics event at Clapp Park.

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BRTA Approves $11.7M Budget for FY25

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's budget has increased by $1.7 million for fiscal year 2025, totaling $11.7 million.

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Clarksburg Town Meeting to Decide CPA Adoption, Spending Articles

Voters will decide spending items and if the town should adopt the Community Preservation Act at Wednesday's town meeting.

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Community Remembers the Fallen on Memorial Day

Brothers William and Earle Charbonneau joined the Navy together on Sept. 11, 1942, served together and died together when their ship was torpedoed off Italy 80 years ago this May.

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Williamstown American Legion Continues Legacy of Service to Community

The name change was announced last year during the annual Memorial Day service at the Field Park rotary, one of several high-profile events for the Legionnaires throughout the year.

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Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help

Drivers should be alert, especially near ponds and wetlands

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Clarksburg World War II Casualty Coming Home; Towns Hold Memorial Services

In October, they got a letter that so many parents would come to dread — their son, Marine Private 1st Class Edwin S. King, had been killed in action on Sept. 24, 1942.

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Williamstown Fire District Meeting Tuesday

The Fire District on Tuesday will ask voters to approve a fiscal year 2025 budget that includes a 3.5 percent increase in the operation budget over the current year.

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Pittsfield Firefighters Snuff Cellar Blaze

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a West Housatonic Street in about 20 minutes.

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Mass Residents Will Need REAL ID in 2025

Due to federal requirement becoming effective on May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter certain federal building areas, will need a REAL ID or Passport

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RJ's Taking Over Hotel on North Restaurant

The Licensing Board approved a change of manager and transfer of liquor license from Berkshire Palate to J&D Reyes Restaurant Entertainment, the owners of RJ's Restaurant on First Street.

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Pittsfield Man Killed in West Housatonic Crash

A city man was killed Saturday evening when the dirt bike he was operating was struck by a pickup truck.

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Williamstown Volunteer of the Year Speaks for the Voiceless

The winner of this year's Scarborough-Salomon-Flynt Community Service Award had some thoughts about how exclusive the town has been and is.

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Teacher of the Month: Steven Zelubowski

Zelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College.

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Mass Data Privacy Act Approved by Legislative Committee

Bill includes provisions that would establish data minimization standards, data privacy rights for users, protections for minors, and hold companies accountable.

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PCTV Pizza Fundraiser Successful in Second Year

The event raised about $4,300 — topping last year's total of about $3,500.

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Mass Receives Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service Lines

Healey-Driscoll Administration Receives $50 Million in Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service Lines Across Massachusetts

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Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th Commencement

Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2.

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Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, Music

The celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.

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Pittsfield Residents Share Positive, Negative Feedback at Final Trash Hearing

On the table is a move to automated pickup utilizing 48-gallon toters, which would be at no cost to residents unless they require additional toters and that would save the city $80,000 per year.

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MassDOT: South County Construction Operations

Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.

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Dalton Planning Board Works to Update Special Permit Fees

The Planning Board is navigating how to update its special permit fees to bring them up to date with the current costs of services.

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