County Cornhole Tour for Seniors Stops in AdamsToday, the backyard sport has a presence on national television, merchandise ranging from boards to customized beanbags and partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs and Special Olympics. Berkshire County Arc Golf Event Raises $45KBerkshire County Arc raised $45,000 at its 29th annual Golf Classic held this summer at Berkshire Hills Country Club. Big Y Investigates Conn. Skimmer IncidentBig Y supermarket discovered skimmers in two of its Connecticut stores last month. Berkshire Harm Reduction Sets Open House at New SiteBerkshire Harm Reduction will hold an open house to show off its new Pittsfield location and to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about its work addressing a critical community need. Pittsfield Working on Decades-Old Drainage Issue in Ward 3Water runoff reaching the drainage outlet behind the property is flooding it, unable to reach an intermittent stream meant to carry that runoff. Latinas413 Awarded Grant to Bolster Core ProgramsLatinas413 is a first and second generation immigrant organization. Greylock Canine Club Owner: More Dogs, PleaseGreylock Canine Club owner Peter Umbrianna is always surprised when owners drop off their dogs at his South Williamstown doggy day-care. Artists Needed To Beautify North Adams Electrical BoxesIn an effort to continue the beautification of the city, ten electrical boxes at downtown intersections have been chosen to showcase a new collection of artwork from local artists. A Thousand Flock to Designer Showcase Fundraiser at Cassilis FarmMore than 100 volunteers helped the showcase come to fruition. MassDOT: South County Road WorkLane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. Bishop West Real Estate Raises $25K for Berkshire HumaneThe $25,000 raised will directly assist the Berkshire Humane Society in funding its various programs aimed at improving the lives of animals in need throughout the Berkshire County area. MassRMV Announces 2024 Low Number Plate Lottery298 total license plates available this year. Applications will be available online beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, and will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16 Cheshire Road ClosuresResidents in these areas should plan accordingly roadways will be closed to thru traffic. North Adams Plans $350,000 Restoration of Library BelvedereMayor Jennifer Macksey told the City Council on Tuesday that this funding comes from the Massachusetts Preservation Commission. Free Screening of Video on Appalachian Trail Tom LevardiThe short film follows Tom Levardi, who has been a supporter of the hiking community over the last 45 years by allowing Appalachian Trail hikers to camp in his back yard. ConCom Greenlights Pontoosuc Lake Park ImprovementsOn Thursday, the commission issued 36 conditions for the city project that include a new boardwalk, access stairs, paring improvements, seasonal docks, and a new swimming beach on the park’s two properties at 1447 North St. and 40 Hancock Rd. Governor Details Stay Policy at Emergency Assistance SitesFirst notices to families expected to go out in early July Lanesborough Elm Tree Named Largest in StateLocated at the corner of Route 7 and Summer St., the king is believed to be over 250 years old and is 107 feet tall with an average canopy spread of 95.5 feet. Government Briefs: EV Funding, MassReconnect ResultsThe following is a roundup of state and federal announcements and programs this week. @theMarket: Inflation Data Boosts MarketsCPI inflation fell further than most expected as easing prices for gasoline and other staples like food and new lease rents cooled dramatically. That information might help the level of anxiety people are feeling about inflation. Weekend Outlook: Adams Street Fair, Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend, including a street fair, an art festival, a memorial rides, a community day, and more. Large Scale Power Outage Impacting North CountyNational Grid estimates that power will be restored by between 1 and 2 pm. State Awards $1.25M To Cooper Hill Farm ProjectThe funds will help protect 538 acres that are part of a broader, regional e?ort to conserve 1,130 acres of critical ecological habitat, forestland, and active agricultural landscapes in She?eld and Salisbury, Conn. Additional Office Space Sought for Pittsfield PoliceThe city is seeking more office space for the Pittsfield Police Department outside of its aged station. |
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