 BCArc Names Three New SupervisorsJennifer started working at BCArc 25 years ago as a relief staff member, and since then has held many different positions in the agency, including full-time residential staff, assistant site manager, employment trainer, site manager, and Community Based Day Services specialist, among others.  BArT Announces Fourth Quarter Honor RollStudents who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors." Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors." SteepleCats Fall in 10Parker Rowland went 3-for-3 with a home run and a pair of RBIs Thursday to lead Ocean State to a 7-6 win over the North Adams SteepleCats.  BCHS Musing with Melville ProgramMusing With Melville sessions will have limited availability Tuesdays and Wednesdays, June through October. MCLA Junior Appointed to Advisory Council for the Advancement of Representation in EducationHope is studying Political Science and Sociology at MCLA, serves on the Student Affairs Committee for the Board of Trustees, and is the President of MCLA's Student Government Association. Taconic Students Highlight Importance of Good Public Bathrooms, Push for ResourcesA letter from sophomores Nick Kerwood and Eva Matkovska was brought forward at Tuesday's Parks Commission meeting.  Adams Preparing to Finally Take Possession of Curtis Fine Paper MillThe years of legal frustration over the former Curtis Fine Paper property may finally be coming to a close. North Adams Hangar Renovation Likely to Begin This MonthThe city purchased the dilapidated hangar with hopes of restoring it, but the pandemic has delayed the project with material shortages and rising costs.  Weekend Outlook: Fairs, Concerts, and MoreThere will be a variety of events in the Berkshires on Thursday and this weekend including fairs, parties, live music and more. Thunderstorms to Close out the WeekOn Saturday, June 24 you can anticipate showers and a thunderstorm. The same can be expected Sunday so batten down the hatches. MCLA Receives $1M from the Executive Office of Health and Human ServicesThe grant will support the first two years of the program by supplementing its curriculum development and funding the cost of a simulation lab coordinator; nursing journals, textbooks, and testing software; and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) fees. State Police: Abducted Springfield Child Recovered in CheshireState Police say a child abducted Thursday morning in Springfield was recovered safely in Cheshire.  Wingmasters at the Adams Free LibraryThis presentation is designed strictly for ages 6 and up. Registration is required for this event. BArT to Perform Student Record MaintenanceStudents interested in retrieving their records before they are destroyed should contact the Charter Office. Stratton, OPI Win Barn-Burner in Giorgi LeagueHunter Stratton scored 33 points Wednesday to lead OPI to a 107-101 win over Northern Berkshire Sports Academy in the John Giorgi Summer Basketball League.  Clark Art Presents Concert By Hermanos GutierrezFree. Bring a picnic and seating. BCC Alumni Night at the Pittsfield SunsAll BCC alums receive free admission to the game, held at Wahconah Park, located at 105 Wahconah St, Pittsfield. Williamstown Fire Building Committee Looks to Press National Grid on Interconnection IssueIn other business on Wednesday, the Building Committee learned that the Prudential Committee last week in a special meeting officially finalized the contract with Skanska. Pittsfield Parks Commission Approves Draft MOU for Springside Pump TrackThe New England Mountain Bike Association plans to place a bicycle skills park and pump track near the north playground of the park at no cost to the city. SteepleCats Fall at HolyokeMatthew D. Garcia went 3-for-5 with a double and a pair of RBIs Wednesday to lead the Valley Blue Sox to a 7-2 win over the North Adams SteepleCats. Retired Pittsfield Fire Chief Steps in for DaltonThe retired Pittsfield fire chief started his first day on the job Tuesday and has agreed to serve for 90 days until the district can fill the permanent position. Dalton Finance Approves Interdepartmental TransfersThe original quote for the well repair did not include the cost of prevailing wages that the town is required to pay. Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Expands SNAP Program With GrantsThis financial assistance plays a role in bolstering food equity and ensuring that all community members have access to fresh, local, and nutrient-dense food, especially at a time when SNAP benefits nation-wide have been cut to pre-pandemic levels, according to a press release.  Hoosac Valley Kindergarten Fiesta Showcases Language LearningPoirot does not have a degree in Spanish but all children who come through her kindergarten classroom leave with a rudimentary understanding of the language.  Sign-up Begins for Library Summer Reading in AdamsDuring the next two months the library will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. |
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