 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.  Master Piano Technician to Speak at Ventfort HallFlynn is a master piano technician.  North Adams Man Arrested in Williamstown Armed RobberyA North Adams man was arrested Wednesday night and charged with armed robbery in an incident at the Cumberland Farms on Main Street, police said in a news release.  Clark Art Expands RX for Wellbeing ProgramThe Clark currently offers a county-wide program, Rx for Wellbeing at the Clark, through local mental health practitioners as a means of encouraging engagement with art as part of a therapeutic treatment plan for those dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation.  Adams Charter School Runners Take Top Spots at League MeetNinth-graders Drew Svrluga and James Strange placed first and second, respectively, for the Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School in Wednesday’s River Valley Athletic League cross country race at Four Rivers School. Readsboro Gets Connected to High-Speed Fiber InternetAfter months of planning and engineering, DVFiber began constructing its new, 21st-century fiber optic network in 2022, focusing first on Readsboro where most households and businesses have lacked adequate Internet service for a long time.  Miss Hall's School Names Dean of Teaching and LearningMeghan comes to Miss Hall's with more than 20 years of teaching and administrative experience, demonstrated success in designing and implementing curriculum, and a background in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-focused leadership.  Pittsfield Looks Forward to New, Improved Streetscape MaintenanceResidents complained of the yard's long-standing condition and reported vermin that encroached outside of property lines. The first complaint was in 2020.  Blackinton Mill Owners: City's Delays Put $17M Hotel Project in PerilThe $17 million expansion plans for the Blackinton Mill are tripping over a 10-foot high pile hides that has been decaying for 60 years.  Pittsfield ZBA Grants Casella Permit for Waste Transfer FacilityConcerns that were voiced about the project include odor and impacts to the surrounding area but Casella says the new operation will be less of an impact than the former.  GET LOUD: A Celebration of Banned BooksA group of nine authors, performers, teachers, and local individuals will read aloud selections from books currently or previously banned in US libraries and schools.  CHP Readying for New Covid-19 Vaccine SupplyCHP anticipates receiving its Covid-19 vaccines in the coming weeks, while flu clinics are well under way.  Miss Adams Diner Auctioned Off for $80,000David Atwell purchased the property at a sheriff's auction on Wednesday afternoon for $80,000 against the only other bidder, Mark Lapier. North Adams Police Chief Says Body-Worn Cameras BeneficialBaily said the cameras cause a "civilizing effect" for both officers and citizens to be on their best behavior. Berkshire County Historical Society Celebrates Plant a Tree DayThis free event is open to the public. Saboteurs Earn Narrow Win in Northern Berkshire Fall Hoop LeagueJake Hall had a double-double to lead the Saboteurs to a one-point win in the Northern Berkshire Sports Academy fall league B Division on Sunday.  Harrington Earns League Honor at Stonehill CollegeIn Colchester, Vt., on Friday, Abby Kittler (Pittsfield) and the St. Michael's cross country team hosted what is believed to be the only same-distance men's and women's event in the country, second annual the Equality Invitational. North Adams Holding Session on School Project OptionsThe community will have the opportunity to provide input Thursday on the several options for a school building project. Lanesborough Planner Pays Penalty for Conflict-of-Interest ViolationThe commission accepted Davis-Hassan's payment of a $30,000 civil penalty and dismissed the adjudicatory proceeding against her.  Clark Art Talk on Posthistorical Memory and Colonial RepresentationThe free lecture takes place at 5:30 pm in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.  Clark Art Screens 'Daughters of the Dust'The event is free  Mayor Tyer Recognizes BEAT for International AwardBEAT was one of more than 235 presentations at the conference from 18 countries and 34 U.S. states. Williamstown Select Board Discusses Climate, Diversity PlansThe Select Board on Monday heard presentations on work the town can do locally to address two of the most intractable global issues facing the nation: climate change and systemic racism.  Pittsfield Police Honor K9 Partners in New MonumentFixed in front of the Pittsfield Police Station, the statue honors thirteen former K9s dating back to 1976. Blue roses were placed for each pup next to the bronze Shepard that sits proudly on top. BCC Announce New Staff, Promotions, Title ChangesBCC announced the addition of five full-time faculty and staff members, two promotions and two title changes |
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