 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  BAAMS Kicks Off Season With Concerts, Summer CampThe performance was part of BAAMS' Live at Studio 9 series where the BAAMS' faculty band play with a special guest.  Greylock Thunder Open Home Tourney with Convincing WinThe Greylock Thunder’s Marlee Arnhold struck out eight and gave up just two hits in an 11-1, five-inning win over the Berkshire Force in the 14-and-under Summer Storm Tournament on Fran Millard Field.  Little League Sectionals: Pittsfield 11s Win, 10s Fall in Extra InningsConnor Dalton went 2-for-2 with a triple and a pair of RBIs Friday to lead the Pittsfield Little League 11-year-old All-Stars to an 11-1 win over Leominster in the Section 1 tournament. 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.  Ventfort Hall: Baseball in the BerkshiresTickets are $40 for members and with advance reservation; $45 day of; $22 for students 22 and under. Ticket pricing includes access to the mansion throughout the day of this event from 10 am to 4 pm.  How to Apply for a Passport: A Step-by-Step GuideGetting your first passport or renewing an expired one can seem daunting, but with the right preparation, it's a straightforward process.  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.  Clark Art Presents Concert by Natalie Joachim TrioPerformance is Third Installment in July Outdoor Concert Series 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. Pittsfield Meeting on West St. Traffic Calming ProjectAttendees will have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions about the project. The Mahaiwe: The Hot SardinesTickets are $34 to $54, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under. Additional Office Space Sought for Pittsfield PoliceThe city is seeking more office space for the Pittsfield Police Department outside of its aged station. Dalton Green Committee Navigates Adding Fire District to Green Communities DivisionThe town is part of the state Green Communities Division, which aids local municipalities in lowering lower energy use, through clean energy projects in buildings, facilities, and schools, by providing grants, technical assistance.  Post 68 Juniors Top East LongmeadowMatt Egan went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double and three RBIs Thursday to lead the Pittsfield Post 68 Juniors to an 11-1 win over East Longmeadow Post 293 in American Legion Baseball on Buddy Pellerin Field.  Pittsfield Little Leaguers Claim District 1 CrownMike Ressler was unhittable on the mound, and the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars completed a convincing run through the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament with a 19-0 win over Dalton-Hinsdale on Thursday.  Paronto Pitches Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16s Back to New England RegionalConnor Paronto led the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars past Westfield with a dominant pitching performance, going the distance in a 10-0 win ended by the mercy rule on Thursday.  Williamstown Select Board Discusses Language in 'Guidebook'During a discussion about goal setting and priorities for the 2024-25 term, Select Board member Randal Fippinger on Monday pointed out that the body has limited bandwidth.  Clark Art Presents Performance By Ximena BedoyaThis free performance takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Hoosac Valley High School Honor RollHoosac Valley High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Dalton Fire District Approves Employee HandbookFire Chief Christian Tobin has been working with district departments to update the district’s employee handbook, which was last updated in 2015.  Director Susan Seidelman at Images CinemaFilm Screening of "Desperately Seeking Susan" and book signing |
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