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Governor Releases Readiness Plan to Protect Against Extreme Weather

In total, the ResilientMass plan details 142 actions across state agencies.

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Berkshire East Named a 2023 Mass Save Climate Leader

The award, given to 14 recipients, recognizes long-term energy efficiency commitment and dedication by leveraging the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers.

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Two Pittsfield Upperclassmen Given Academic Excellence Award

PHS senior Joseph Weiner and Taconic senior Anna Potochevska were applauded for their dedication inside and outside of the classroom.

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Big Pass Play Late Lifts Williams Football to Road Win

Sam Jaffe caught a 55-yard touchdown pass from Owen McHugh Saturday to break a 17-17 fourth-quarter tie and send the Williams College football team to a 24-17 win over Hamilton.

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Last-Minute Goal Trips MCLA Women

Jenna Mitza scored in the 90th minute Saturday to give the Salem State women's soccer team a 1-0 win over MCLA.

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Fitch-Hoose House Receives Another Painting Donation

The Fitch-Hoose House has received another George Hoose painting donation.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 16

This work is subject to change based on weather conditions. Use caution when traveling on these roads.

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Countywide Digital Equity Project Studies Pittsfield First

Pittsfield is the first of 14 local communities to participate in the digital equity planning project through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute and the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.

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Homes for Bats on Halloween

Bats migrate between winter and summer roosts during the fall and spring and do not have vulnerable young at these times.

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State Promotes Inclusive Emergency Management For Those Living with Disabilities

The joint effort will elevate the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and medical conditions during each phase of emergency management, including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

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Williamstown Con Comm Clears College Field House Demo

The college was before the panel to request a negative determination of applicability under the Wetlands Protection Act for the demolition project near Christmas Brook.

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Northern Berkshire EMS Gets Three New Ambulances

The new trucks are pretty standard and similar to past models.

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Volunteer Fair at the Adams Theater

The Adams Theater is located at 27 Park Street in Adams.

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BCC Continues Series of free MassReconnect Information Sessions

The Nov. 1 session will be held in Room G-12 on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield. The Nov. 30 session will be held online. Both sessions are free.

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Mass State Police Not Aware of Any Jihad Threats

The statement was in regard to the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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Pittsfield School Administrator Details Cell Policy Implementation

A total of 38 secondary students received the penalty for repeat offenders and 22 were of middle school age.

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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Haunted Houses, and More

There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, haunted houses, and a picnic.

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Toasting and Tasting for Berkshire South Fundraiser

Saturday, Oct. 14, from 5-9 p.m., the event features the Michael Junkins Trio, light fare from KJ Nosh, beverages from local alcohol purveyors, a silent auction, a mystery Wine Pull, a free photo booth, and more activities.

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South County Road Construction Operations

The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 20.

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Clark Art Hosts Book Talk With Design Author

Free; no registration required.

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Dalton OKs More ARPA Allocations

The town had previously decided to allocate $380,000 for sewer repairs but it was announced during the Select Board meeting on Tuesday that the sewer rehabilitation bids came in substantially lower than what was projected.

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North Adams Building Committee Recommends New $61M Greylock

That recommendation will be taken up by the full School Committee on Oct. 17 in anticipation of a submission of the city's preferred option to the Massachusetts School Building Commission's Facilities Assessment subcommittee.

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Makers, Martha and Music: A Fall Afternoon at the Bidwell House

This event is free and open to the public.

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Pittsfield Announces Snow Angel Pilot Program

Requests to be a part of the Snow Angel program for both volunteers and neighbors in need must be received by Nov. 10.

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Worker Struck and Killed on West Street

The crash was reported at about 7:52 a.m. in the area of 777 West St.; police, fire and Action Ambulance responded.

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