 Pittsfield Board of Health to Regularly Discuss Mosquito ControlOn Wednesday, the panel mapped out its path forward after unsuccessfully recommending that the city resume mosquito spraying, which was discontinued in 2021.  Williamstown Con Comm Looks to Take Custody of Spruces Park, Protect More WetlandsOn a vote of 6-0, the commissioners OK'd draft warrant article language about the 114-acre former Spruces Mobile Home Park at 60 Main St. (Route 2). Dalton Board Approves Draft of Emergency Evacuation PlanThe amended plan is designed to relieve road congestion and improve public safety in the event of a natural disaster that would require evacuation.  Pittsfield Fire Guts Home, Sends Occupant to HospitalNeighbor Michael Connors said he could see flames as he turned on to Cromwell and was calling 911 when he saw the woman just outside of the enclosed front porch.  Berkshire Interfaith Organizing Appoints DirectorBefore joining the team, he spent over two years organizing in Brockton, with Brockton Interfaith Community. Rally for Recovery Set Saturday, Oct. 7There will be a resource fair with information for individuals and families related to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Activities will include speakers, including recovery coach Caitlin McKinnon, sharing information on lived experiences and about the upcoming Peer Recovery Center.  Holiday Hours: Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus DayIndigenous Peoples Day is being observed Monday, Oct. 9. As Columbus Day, it commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. Mount Everett Regional School Continues Early College and Innovation Pathways ProgramsThe programs have been part of Southern Berkshire Regional School District's goal to provide their students with free college credit and career development exposure and training through internship opportunities by the time they graduate.  Weekend Outlook: Harvest Festival, Live Music, and MoreThere will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a festivals, live music, an Artwalk, and more.  Eight Town Regional School District Planning Board Merger Informational MeetingThe meeting will be about the possible merger of the Berkshire Hills Regional School District and the Southern Berkshire Regional School District.  Lanesborough's Knights Win Albany Area TourneyThe Lanesborough-based Berkshire Lady Knights under-16 travel softball team won the Electric City Bombers Fall Classic Tournament last weekend. BCC to Host Fall Open House on Oct. 21The event takes place in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  Clark Art Screens 'Sankofa'The showing is free. Berkshire Humane Society Expands Veterinary ServicesIncreasing affordable medical services is one of three major goals of Berkshire Humane Society's strategic plan for the next five years.  Pittsfield Councilors Discuss Ban on Median StandingOn Tuesday, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee mulled a petition from Council President Peter Marchetti requesting to create an ordinance to ban people from standing on median strips unless crossing the street.  Lever Launches Massachusetts Founders Network to Support StartupsA statewide one-stop source for networking, collaboration and resources for innovative entrepreneurs was launched on Wednesday with support from state and local officials. Man Found Guilty of Motor Vehicle Homicide in BecketJudge Tyne sentenced Kardys to 90 days in the House of Corrections. MCLA Announces Theatre, Music Productions for 2023-2024 SeasonMCLA will host four productions including visiting performing artists, guest directors, and student directors in addition to two student concerts.  Tribal Nations Return to the Berkshires for Alliance for a Viable FutureThe public is invited to join these events  North Adams Aubuchon Closing Doors After 36 YearsThe interim store manager Scott Wascher made the announcement on his Facebook page Tuesday. He was not immediatley available to speak to iBerkshires yesterday. Krol 'Moving On' From Money Accusations After More Charges FoundFour of the charges were attempted business excise tax payments and were found in documents that Krol provided the newspaper in order to "clear his name." Drury High School Awarded 21st Century Grant for Afterschool ProgrammingThis grant award will support afterschool and summer enrichment programs for Drury High School students in grades 7-12, which will offer students additional opportunities for academically enriching learning.  Clark Art Talk on Oracle Bones InstallationThe two discuss process, collaboration, the studio, and Atterbury's current installation, Oracle Bones, at 6 pm in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Lanesborough Public Safety Panel Explores VariablesThere are a lot of unknown variables that the committee is attempting to make clearer including the cost and scope of the project to the most feasible funding options available to them.  Berkshire Census Shows Small, Aging But More Diverse PopulationMore than 63 percent of Berkshire County residents self-responded and the remaining were visited by Census takers and eventually subject to an administrative records review. |
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