Community
Pittsfield Restaurant Told to Do Better After Underage Drinking Allegations
On Monday, the board filed a show cause hearing for El Habanero Mexican Grill after a December incident, but the owner was warned that future offenses will result in a liquor license suspension.
NA School Building Committee Considers Fields, Emergency Shelter
These new options arose from a series of work group meetings.
Community Hero of the Month: Officer Joshua Tracy
Tracy has been an officer in the Berkshires for seven years, working for multiple departments including North Adams, Pittsfield, and as of approximately 5 months ago, Lee.
Haddad Celebrates National Ranking for Certified Collision Center
Bastow traveled extensively to complete comprehensive training and has achieved the title of Master Certified through Toyota.
Adams May Use Centennial Celebration Funds for Historical Preservation
The remaining money for the Adams Suffrage Centennial Celebration has been turned over to the town.
Marchetti Combines Third Thursday, Artswalk in New Downtown Event
On Monday, it was announced that the "First Fridays at Five” events will begin in May, taking cues from Third Thursdays and First Fridays Art Walks.
Daf Moby: A Voyage Through Melville's Talmud
Williams College Professors Jeffrey Israel and Eden Dekel Discuss Their Unique Approach to Studying Moby-Dick
Pittsfield Announces a Matter of Balance Program
This program is designed for older adults who have concerns about falling and want to make changes to reduce the risks of falling.
Cable Advisory Committee to Hold Public Hearings
The first hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6 at 6:00p.m. and will take place at City Hall in the Council Chambers located at 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield.
Pittsfield Council Approves Public Services Monies After Oversight
An order authorizing $48,820 for the Department of Public Services to pay Northern Tree Services for debris clearance and restoration work after a March 2023 storm was approved.
Williamstown Fin Comm Begins Review of FY25 Spending Plan
Town Manager Robert Menicocci presented the Fin Comm with a preliminary budget of $24.8 million for FY25, up 4 percent from the $23.9 million spending plan for the current fiscal year.
Second Chance Composting Comes to Pittsfield
Memberships are open and ongoing for the 9 South Atlantic Avenue drop off location. The program runs continuously all year, through all 4 seasons.
Dalton Police Department Looks For Kennel Options
Strout said the department does not take surrendered dogs so the situation is manageable, at the moment.
Second Street Elects Four New Board Members
Second Street Second Chances has elected four new members to its Board of Directors: Charlie Catacalos, Becky Crane, Daniel Lowenstein and Roberta McCulloch-Dews.
Gaza Resolution Proponents Again Make Their Case to Williamstown Select Board
Most of those who spoke during the public comment portion of the Select Board’s biweekly meeting were Williamstown residents, and all 13 who spoke either from the lectern in the meeting room or via Zoom spoke in favor of adopting the cease fire resolution.
Lee Awarded Technical Grant For Upland Disposal Facility
Lee was awarded a $20,000 grant to engage technical expertise to review and interpret information about the Upland Disposal Facility.
Adams Allocates Additional Funds To Progress Glen Outdoor Center Solar
Although a cost to the town, the geotechnical survey would ensure that the Outdoor Center opens as a net zero energy building.
Dalton Green Committee Seeks Collaboration with Crane Co.
Since the Community Eco municipal solid waste incinerators in Pittsfield ceased operations, Crane & Company has used a temporary boiler.
Williams College Art Museum Debuts Emancipation Exhibit
Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation debuted at the museum on Friday and will be on display through July 14.
Man Charged for Beacon Cinema Robbery
On Monday, Kyle Richard Wilbur, 32, was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court for Armed Robbery after being identified as the perpetrator of a robbery at the movie theater on Friday around 10:18 p.m.
Saint James Place Appoints Executive Director
As Executive Director, he will be charged with extending the growth of Saint James Place through management of finances, marketing and expanded program development.
Murder Mystery Fundraiser For Pitbull Mix, Betty
Betty will still need regular therapy to recover from her leg amputation.
Cheshire Firefighters Rescue Ice Fisher from Reservoir
Cheshire firefighters took to social media to warn residents to stay off the ice as it is not stable.
MassDOT Funds Additional Projects at North Adams Airport
Funds will support an upgrade to the aging fuel tank, the purchase of a snow plow for the airport tractor, and the purchase of a dozer blade.
Public Works to Request Monies, Detail Roadwork at Pittsfield City Council
Mayor Peter Marchetti has requested to borrow $650,000.00 under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the sewer main on Holmes Road and to pay a previous year's expense of almost $49,000 to the DPS.
Veteran Spotlight: Naval Reserve Cmdr. Ronald Nasif
Growing up in Boston, he majored in biology at Boston College, where he also lettered in football for the Eagles. He would go on to Tufts Medical School but took a year off graduate school and taught during the busing crisis of the 1970s.
MassDOT Announces High School Roadway Safety Public Service Contest
Contest seeks to engage students and underscore the importance of driving safely. Deadline for contest submissions is March 29
Pittsfield's Former Polish Club Eyed For $20 Million Condo Project
While utilizing the former club, the plot at 55 Linden Street would have five buildings of one to three-bedroom condominiums for first-time homebuyers.
MCLA Announces 2024 Commencement Speaker and Honorees
The keynote speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 125th commencement exercises will be Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians.
CHP Including 'Size-Inclusive Care' Principles into Patient Care
CHP Webinar, Thursday, Feb. 29, Focuses on 'Better Health Care for All Bodies'
