 High School Students Complete Grant-Funded InternshipsMassHire Berkshire Workforce Board has facilitated 27 youth in the completion of paid summer internships.  MassDOT Grant Opportunities for the Safe Routes to SchoolBoth programs seek to provide funding though a competitive application process to help facilitate the development of construction projects in areas immediately surrounding public elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Commonwealth.  Be Alert to Avoid Moose on the HighwayMoose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning because this is the breeding season for moose.  Youth Center Kids Get Up Close and Personal with RecyclingNBSWM Program Director Linda Cernik said the Touch-a-Truck event is a new idea for the district that came out of conversations with Casella, the NBSWMD contracted hauler. MCLA Volleyball Earns Five-Set WinThe MCLA volleyball team Friday blew out SUNY Cobleskill, 15-2, in the fifth set to earn a 3-2 win in the Trailblazers' season opener.  Pittsfield Residents Argue Over West Street/Holmes Road ChangesThe proposed designs cover the stretch of road on Holmes Road between Williams Street and Elm Street and West Street from the intersection of Government Drive and College Way to Valentine Road. Pittsfield launches PermitEyes 20/20 permittingPermitEyes 20/20 is a modular, cloud-based system which allows municipalities to electronically receive applications, collect electronic payments, track inspections, and issue permits. Dalton Ladder Truck Delayed for a Fourth TimeSince the start of the project, Northern Fire Equipment has run into multiple obstacles causing these delays including a staffing shortage, project changes, and unexpected mechanical malfunctions. Weekend Outlook: Garlic Fest, Community Picnic, and MoreBennington is hosting its annual garlic festival this Saturday in celebration of all things garlic and agriculture.  Ventfort Hall Appoints New Board President and MembersVentfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum announced the appointment of five new members to its board of directors and the election of a new board president and treasurer.  Holiday Hours: Labor DayLabor Day is being celebrated Monday, Sept. 5.  PCTV and iBerkshires Hosting Preliminary Election DebatesDebates will be held on Sept. 5 at the Berkshire Athenaeum beginning at 5 p.m. with Ward 2 followed by Ward 7 at 6 p.m. and the mayoral debate at 7 p.m.  Lenox Fall Art WalkThe event is a collaboration with the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, the Lenox Cultural District and Gordon Fine Arts. The event will run Saturday 10:00am- 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00- 4:00pm. Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to Begin TuesdayWater mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the course of four weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.  Pittsfield Remembers Those Lost to Overdoses, Raises Awareness on Harm ReductionThe events were held by participants in the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative and the HEALing Communities Study, which aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent over three years in the participating communities. Dalton Cultural Council Works to Improve Ways to Inform ResidentsThe council's priorities are to improve the quality of life for residents by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.  Ayrhill Farms Powers Its Way to 8th Straight Torchia TitleBritt Breault went 4-for-4 with two home runs and two doubles on Thursday to lead Ayrhill Farms to a 17-2 win over Chris’ Girls in the championship game of the Pat Torchia Women’s Softball League.  Sonsini Shelter's Last Animal 'Knight' Seeking a Kingdom of His OwnHaddad Hyundai is sponsoring Knight's adoption fees and helping with training costs through Noble Paws Canine Training, LLC.  Mass MoCA Welcomes New Tenant, AdministratorThe Mass MoCA Commission on Monday welcomed a new artist and a new administrator at the museum.  Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon Returns Sept. 10The 47th annual Josh Billings RunAground Triathlon returns to Camp Mah-Kee-Nac on Sept. 10. This year, Abby Chaput will be calling the shots as the new race director.  McCann Tech Students Plan Charity Run for Maui Fire ReliefThe McCann Tech cross country team on Sept. 16 will host a 5-kilometer trail run and 1 mile walk to benefit victims of August's fire in Hawaii. Warmer Temperatures This Labor Day WeekendToday Thursday, Aug. 31 there will be sunshine with temperatures in the low 70s.  Queer Leaders Vision ForumThe event is free and open to the public. MassDOT to Host Virtual Design Public Hearing for in LeeThe purpose of the hearing, which is being held live on the MassDOT website, is to present the design and provide an opportunity for members of the public to become fully acquainted with the project.  Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Master DemonstrationRicardi, 83, is the owner, operator and principal behind the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center. Learn about the care and rehabilitation of birds of prey. |
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