 Third Round of Community Empowerment and Reinvestment Program OpenThis year, the grant program will shift to a multi-year procurement cycle and will accept applications for projects that run from early 2024 through June 2026.  Wahconah Park Committee Focuses on Grandstand Over TurfDeliberations about artificial turf versus natural grass at Wahconah Park will go on the back burner for now as efforts are focused on the grandstand.  COVID-19 Cases ClimbingCOVID-19 has been making a resurgence around the state. Army Corps, North Adams Embark on $3M Study of Flood Control SystemSeth Greenwald, project manager, presented a delighted Mayor Jennifer Macksey with the signed federal cost-sharing agreement with the Corps for the $3 million study. Berkshire Communities Awarded Community Development Block GrantsThese federal funds will support a variety of housing, community, and economic development projects and programs in 72 Massachusetts cities and towns.  'Pause' To Open at the Eclipse MillThe exhibit will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 12-4 pm.  Farmer's Market Moves, Parking Lot Closes for Mass MoCA ConcertA double-whammy of alternative rock bands will be performing in the city on Saturday night so be prepared for an influx of traffic.  Director of Rhode Island Black Heritage Society to Speak at Ventfort HallReservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project Week of Aug. 28On-street parking is prohibited between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.  Williamstown Prudential Committee Increases Fees, Rejects Residential Tax ExemptionFollowing up on a request he made at the committee's July meeting, Chief Craig Pedercini asked the panel's permission to increase the fee for inspecting a residential property at the time of sale and institute fees for the business inspections the department conducts on an annual basis. Lanesborough Public Safety Committee May Offer Three Facility ProposalsThese include just a police station, a combined police and emergency medical services complex, and a complete facility with police, EMS, and the Fire Department.  North Adams Policy Panel Votes for Early, Upper Elementary SchoolsPending a vote next Tuesday, the North Adams Public Schools will go forward with two elementary programs. Meadow Street Bridge Virtual Public HearingAll views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.  Club Wyndham Advances in Torchia League TournamentLaura O'Neil went 3-for-4 at the plate and scored the winning run on Wednesday evening as Club Wyndham edged Jack's Hot Dogs, 6-5, in the Pat Torchia Women's Softball League playoffs.  Mahaiwe to screen Disney's 'Up' in SpanishAttendance is free but registration is required.  Weekend Outlook: Car Shows, Fundraisers, and MoreThere will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including a car show, fundraisers, musical performances, and more. Dalton Historical Continues Navigating Reissue of 'Down Memory Lane'The book is a compilation of weekly columns by the Rev. Franklin L. "Cap" Couch that appeared in the now defunct Dalton News Record from 1972 to 1977.  Junior Garlic TownThe BBC is accepting vendor applications from young entrepreneurs. Pittsfield Man Found Guilty of Gun ChargesSentencing will occur after the bifurcated jury waved trial on Sept. 6, 2023. Pittsfield School Committee Accepts New Cell Phone RegulationsThe district will soon use a tiered cell phone policy that grants more freedom as grades progress.  Williamstown Group Seeking to Install 'Ancestors' at Field ParkBette Craig and Polly Macpherson met with the Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity Committee this week to talk about their goal of installing sculptures from Rose B. Simpson's "Counterculture" at Field Park.  Giardina and Bressett Pulls Away Late in Giorgi League Title GameHayden Bird led a balanced Giardina and Bresett offense with 24 points. Brandon Davis scored 16, and Seth Shepard added 12.  Pittsfield Council OKs Acquisitions for Road Improvements Near BMCThe state Department of Transportation is planning an overhaul of the corridor that includes the conversion of North Street between Tyler Street and Stoddard Avenue into one-way southbound traffic, a roundabout, bike lanes and shared-use paths, and new sidewalks.  Pittsfield Man Facing Prison on Firearms, Drug ConvictionsA Pittsfield man was found guilty on Wednesday on drug and firearms charges.  GD Mission Systems Union Rejects Contract, Negotiations ContinueUnion negotiations will continue at General Dynamics Mission Systems after a proposal was rejected by workers earlier this month. |
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