 Mount Greylock Announces 2024 National Merit Scholarship RecipientsA Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these seniors. 17th Berkshire Buddy Walk Continues Advocacy for Down Syndrome FamiliesFor the 17th year, the Berkshire County Arc's Down Syndrome Family Group and its allies took over Main Street for the annual Buddy Walk. Vermont Fall Fishing Heats Up as Waters CoolWhile the hot temperatures of summer can sometimes make fishing slow, the autumn months represent a transition time when fish become more active and easier to catch. Williams Field Hockey Blanks AmherstGates Tenerowicz stopped three shots Saturedy to backstop the Williams College field hockey team to a 3-0 win over Amherst. Westfield State Women, Men Top MCLATia Tollis scored a pair of goals Saturday to lead the Westfield State women's soccer team to a 3-0 win over MCLA. Governor Improves Language Access Across State GovernmentThe Executive Order aims to make the delivery of services and resources more accessible and equitable for residents with limited English proficiency by requiring executive department agencies to develop Language Access Plans.  North Adams Presents School Project Options to PublicThe School Building Committee has met twice this month to review in more detail the three options still on the table — a Greylock renovation/addition, a completely new Greylock or a Brayton renovation.  Hoosac Valley Celebrates Students Awarded with Academic HonorsAt Hoosac Valley High School, one student, Talia Rehill, received this academic honor.  Teacher of the Month: Shawn BurdickBurdick wants to teach students to think like a scientist, to think in a logical, rational way so that they can make informed decisions later in life whether it is based on their career or causes they want to be part of. National Grid Launches Small Business Impact InitiativeThrough this new initiative, National Grid will partner with these leading organizations to provide a total of 50 $10,000 capacity building grants over the next three years to help minority-owned small businesses across the Commonwealth. Governor Celebrates Permanent Universal Free School MealsThe fiscal 2024 budget that Governor Healey signed on Aug. 9, 2023 delivered $172 million in permanent state funding to provide universal free school meals for K-12 students.  Northern Berkshire United Way Sets $480K Campaign GoalTwo of those agencies — Louison House and Community Legal Aid — highlighted some of the efforts within the community at United Way's annual campaign kick on Wednesday morning at Norad Mill.  Berkshire County Historical Society Honors Lucretia WilliamsBerkshire County Historical Society honored the Berkshires' first known environmentalist, Lucretia Williams, by planting an elm tree at Park Square on Thursday, Tree Planting Day.  DA Clears Trooper in Fatal Hancock ShootingA preliminary autopsy determined the unofficial cause of death was two gunshot wounds to the torso with contributing factors of wounds to the wrists that were inflicted by Henault. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Oct. 2On-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.  Letter: North Adams Recovery RallyThe Rally for Recovery is a time to lift up and celebrate ALL pathways to recovery, and all community members impacted by addiction who are working to take that next brave step in their recovery journey.  Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Festivals, and MoreThe annual Fall Foliage Parade returns this Saturday with a "Once Upon a Time in North Berkshire" theme.  Lenox Library Annual Book SaleThe event is free from noon to 5pm on Saturday and all day on Sunday. Great Barrington Awarded Second Grant for Lake Mansfield Area ImprovementsGreat Barrington's Lake Mansfield project is one of 79 projects to have received action grant funding in the latest round of applications. Last year's award was nearly $1 million. Adams Cannabis Dispensary Owner Facing Charges in VermontThe owner of Indica Cannabis in Adams, Mass., is facing a slew of charges including aggravated stalking and attempted assault on an officer related to disputes with his neighbors over the past year on private Blue Stone Road. Final Phase of the Flushing of Pittsfield's Water SystemWater mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m  Adams Theater Presents Fall FestivalWith shows from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8, it's a weekend of performances that blend history, talent, art, and music–into one weekend.  Wahconah Park Committee Recommends $30M DesignThe Wahconah Park Restoration Committee has endorsed a $30 million overhaul of the historic ballpark that is three times the original estimate.  Pittsfield Draws Ballot Positions for November ElectionCity Clerk Michele Benjamin congratulated all candidates for their nominations and placement on the ballot. Egremont Awarded MVP Action GrantThe Action funding builds on the Egremont MVP climate resilience planning process completed in 2022, which identified the top climate change impacts being felt locally, that require further study or mitigation. |
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