 Mayor Peter Marchetti To Host Community MeetingsFollowing the presentation, time will be provided for questions.  Mosquito Spraying Polarizes Pittsfield Meeting Ahead of BOH VoteMosquito spraying remains a polarizing topic as the Board of Health approaches its decision on a control plan.  Pittsfield Rent Board OKs $30 Rent Increase for Lake Onota VillageThe Rent Control Board approved a $30 per month rent increase for Lake Onota Village following a public hearing that spanned two meetings. WMHT to Hold Listening Session in PittsfieldWMHT Public Media Launches Phase Two of Listening Tour, Invites Input from Communities Throughout its Coverage Area Dalton Planning Board Researches Tiny Homes FurtherThe Planning Board will continue to research tiny homes to inform whether to start the process of changing the town's current Accessory Dwelling Units bylaws.  Water Commissioner Incumbent Talks Priorities If Re-electedMichael Kubicki says his priorities if re-elected to the Board of Water Commissioners are to ensure the fire and life safety of the Fire District and make sure the district goes in the direction the members want.  BRTA Celebrates 50 Years, Electric BusesThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new hybrid buses that tell a story about its history. Williamstown Select Board Inks MOU on Mountain Bike TrailA planned mountain bike trail cleared a hurdle last week when the Select Board OK'd a memorandum of understanding with the New England Mountain Bike Association. Dalton Select Board Recommends Voting Against Article 1The article proposes amending the town's bylaws to mandate the use of concrete for all future sidewalks. Clarksburg Holds Information Session CPA Warrant ArticleAn informational meeting on the Community Preservation Act will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 6 p.m. at the Clarksburg Elementary School.  North Adams Helmet Giveaway A SuccessThe initiative was sparked by the Police Department's acquisition of bike helmets as part of a Municipal Road Safety Grant, according to Police Chief Mark Bailey. Candidate Forum for Adams Selectmen Set TuesdayiBerkshires will host a forum for the Board of Selectmen candidates on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Adams Visitors Center. MassDOT Advisory: South County Road WorkConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, April 29 through Friday, May 3 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones BRPC Committee Mulls Input on State Housing PlanBerkshire Regional Planning Commission's Regional Issues Committee brainstormed representation for the county in upcoming housing listening sessions.  MCLA in Talks With Anonymous Donor for Art Museum, Art LabPresident Jamie Birge told the board of trustees on Thursday that the college has been in discussions for the last couple years with a donor who wishes at this point to remain anonymous.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John MagnarelliJohn Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant. State Destination Development Capital Grant to Support TourismProgram will prioritize projects related to climate resiliency, rural communities, cultural districts, and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Pittsfield School Committee OKs $82M Budget, $1.5M CutsThe school budget is less grim than the original proposal but still requires more than $1.5 million in cuts. Young Wildlife Belong in the WildBringing young wildlife into a human environment often results in permanent separation from their mothers and a sad ending for the animal. MassDEP Investing in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice CommunitiesPrograms Announced during Earth Week Tour of Kenmore Square Air Monitoring Station?  BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey NestDanielle Lemieux was on a routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight. Governor Forms Search Committee for Dept. of Correction CommissionerThe Administration has formed?a six-member search committee, composed of?diverse professionals and community leaders with wide-ranging expertise and lived experience, to guide a robust?process?to identify?the new executive and administrative leader?of the Department of Correction.?? Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month SeriesThe Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College. March 2024 Unemployment and Job Estimates in MassCompared to March 2023, the rates were down in seventeen of twenty-four labor market areas.  DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North StreetDowntown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking. |
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