 Ghent Playhouse Announces 2023-2024 SeasonKicking off its 49th year is "Outside Mullingar," followed by the annual panto with "Beauty and the Beast: Ugly is as Ugly Does," "All My Sons," "The Bridges of Madison County" and "Circle Mirror Transformation."  Pittsfield Co-op Donates $1,000 to People's PantryThe pantry, located at Saint James Place, is a local nonprofit offering locally sourced food and other resources to clients experiencing food insecurity.  Clark Art Presents Talk on Edvard MunchThe talk takes place at 1 pm in the Manton Study Center for Works on Paper, which houses the Clark's collection of more than 6,500 prints, drawings, and photographs.  Pittsfield Roadwork for Week of Aug. 21In addition, between Aug. 21-24, structures will be raised on Ann Drive, Brookside Drive, Almar Drive and Lakeway Drive.  Pittsfield Senior Center Meet and GreetAttendees can find out what is happening at the center as well as meet the center's program instructors.  Mass Ave Section Closed for Culvert ConstructionMassachusetts Avenue is now closed to through traffic from Ashton Avenue to Protection Avenue for at least the next three months.  Forum: Climate Preparedness Can Mean Energy SavingsNew ways to reduce fossil fuel dependence in a cost effective way was the topic at a climate change preparedness forum earlier this month.  Clarksburg Dispensary Open and Looking Toward the FutureNew England Regional Dispensary, or NERD, owner Chad Cellana believes that the cannabis business should be personal.  Thunder Three-Peat, Kraken Win Title in Debut Season in BABLThe Berkshire Thunder and North County Kraken Sunday claimed titles in the Berkshire Adult Baseball League. Vermont's Resident Canada Goose Season Starts in SeptemberThe season will be open statewide with a daily bag limit of five Canada geese in the Connecticut River Zone and eight in the rest of Vermont.  Newcomers Win Second Annual Pittsfield Soap Box DerbyPeter Garlington piloted the Interprint's vehicle to victory over the host Westside Legends squad in the adult final to bring home the gold on Robbins Avenue. Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure Federal GrantsStates may now apply for grant assistance to fund projects that will help municipalities strengthen their stormwater collection systems against increasingly intense rain events made worse by the climate crisis and prevent contaminants from polluting waterways. United Counseling Service Offers Harm Reduction ServicesThe program launched July 3 and is available on a walk-in basis on Mondays from 12-3pm, and via mobile delivery on Fridays from 12-3pm.  Williamstown's Images Cinema Enjoying Banner SummerThe summer months got off to a solid start with the animated "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," but Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" doubled Spidey's box office numbers in Williamstown. Adams Theater Presents Dance Performance, Community Dance WorkshopKatz will be re-staging her past works and developing new ones, including "September 2nd, 2023" Potash Pitches River Monsters to Win in BABL Series OpenerHunter Potash Saturday struck out 11 and allowed no earned runs in pitching the Housatonic River Monsters to a 4-3 win over the North County Kraken in the opening game of the Berkshire Adult Baseball League 20-and-over division Championship Series. Sarandon Suing Clarksburg Construction CompanyThe complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Springfield on Thursday and first reported by news service Reuters. DPU to Establish Process for Review of Municipal Aggregation PlansThe Order opens an investigation, and includes proposed guidelines,as well as a proposed template municipal aggregation plan designed to aid municipalities in developing new municipal aggregation plans  Coggins Classic Charity Golf Tournament ReturnsThe golf tournament fundraiser hosted by Coggins Auto Group returns for its second year with even more ambition, and this year they will support Bennington County Child Advocacy Center. EPA Seeks Applicants For Environmental Justice Technical Assistance GrantsThe agency is offering this funding opportunity of up to $10 million to help communities and other environmental justice stakeholders in the New England states access federal assistance and resources to address environmental and energy justice concerns.  Child Care of the Berkshires Youths Add Recycling Bins to North Adams ParkAaron Willis' class at Child Care of the Berkshires showed off a series of four recycling bins adorned by original art the youngsters created to encourage people to use the receptacles in the Noel Field complex that abuts the State Street early care and education program.  18 Degrees Recognizes Recognition CelebrationPittsfield Community Connection and West Main Connection, programs of 18 Degrees, hosted the event to shine a light on the efforts these young adults made to enter a path of new beginnings, 18 Degrees President and CEO Stephanie Steed said. Cheshire Fire Getting $30K for AEDsThe funding comes from the latest round of the Fiscal 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. Mill Town to be Honored at Celebrate the Berkshires EventThis recognition will be presented at the tenth annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 14 at Berkshire Theatre Group's Colonial Theatre. Dalton Home Facing CondemnationA residence located at 96 Anthony Road is facing condemnation unless the resident can make strides in cleaning the property to meet safety standards. |
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