 New Leadership at Berkshire County Arc Ready for New ChallengesHundreds of members of the BC Arc family packed the ballroom at Berkshire Hills Country Club for the organization's 68th annual meet.  Councilor Kalinowsky Joins Pittsfield Mayoral RacePittsfield has a fourth mayoral candidate and it's another member of the City Council. Lee Man Sentenced for Indecent Assault and BatteryThe Commonwealth requested Curtin be sentenced two and a half years in the House of Corrections, with concurrent maximum sentences on all of charges, save the Indecent Assault & Battery.  Adams Street FairThis is a fundraising event to benefit Adams First Responders. Berkshire Bank STEM Academy for Incoming MCLA StudentsThe deadline to apply is July 1. Williamstown Select Board Contributes Town Funds to July 4 FireworksBoard member Jane Patton, who manages the club, brought a funding request to the body and argued that the pyrotechnic display is an opportunity to build community that should be supported by taxpayer dollars.  Savoy Students Create Book Walk Based on 'Old Rock'Students at the Emma L. Miller Memorial Elementary School created a book walk based on the book "Old Rock" by Deb Pilutti. SteepleCats Fall in 10 InningsThe Mystic Schooners scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning on Thursday to earn an 8-4 win over North Adams SteepleCats.  Body of Man Accused in Adams Stabbing Found, DA ConfirmsPolice located the body of Jeffrey Cote, who was wanted for a stabbing incident last week, about a half mile from his home on Thursday morning.  1Berkshire Announces Staff PromotionsBenjamin Lamb has been promoted to Vice President of Economic Development, and Kristen Harrington has been promoted to Finance & Administration Coordinator.  Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Juneteenth Celebrations, and MoreThere will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including festivals, Juneteenth celebrations, live musical performances, and more. PHS Implements Safety Measure on Finding NoteSchool officials requested extra police presence at Pittsfield High School on Wednesday and Thursday after a note was left in the building.  Journalist, Author to Speak at Ventfort HallAmelinckx is a freelance journalist and the author of four historical true crime books, including his latest, "Satellite Boy: The International Manhunt for a Master Thief That Launched the Modern Communication Age."  Pittsfield Historical Commission OKs Demos for Christian Center ExpansionThe Christian Center plans to demolish two deteriorated buildings on its property to expand its footprint for increased community service. Great Barrington Proposes Filtration Subsidy for HWW's Housatonic CustomersThe subsidy would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018, to help HWW customers who have already invested in filtration.  BCHS Presents 'Sailing Towards My Father'The performance takes place at Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead at 5:30 pm. Pittsfield's Affordable Housing Trust Housing Listening SessionInformation gathered from this listening session will be used to guide the work of the Affordable Housing Trust as they look to address the housing needs of Pittsfield residents.  Pittsfield Council Files Age, Term Limit PetitionWard 2 Councilor Charles Kronick's proposed charter modifications that impose a minimum 30-year age requirement on School Committee candidates and a one-year "cooling off" period for elected officials were filed.  MassDOT Takes on Clarksburg Bridge ProjectIt's been informed that the state Department of Transportation is taking over the Cross Road bridge project. SteepleCats Swept in Double-HeaderAnthony Donofrio hit a home run and a double Wednesday to lead the Newport Gulls to a 2-1 win and a double-header sweep of the North Adams SteepleCats.  Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues in Planet Valenti DebateKrol, a former City Council vice president, and Marchetti, current City Council president, kept the conversation focused on the issues. Both "cheerleaders" of Pittsfield, their campaign styles were described as a difference of personality. Springfield Man Arraigned in Superior Court On Drug ChargesAccording to a report from the district attorney's office, Laboy was present during the execution of a search warrant on a North Adams residence that is a part of an active investigation for narcotics distribution.  Nearly $7 K Awarded at EforAll Showcase and GalaThis money will be used to support continued education, down payments on equipment, and help local entrepreneurs fully fund infrastructure projects.  Brown Family Donates Rare Hoosac Tunnel History BooksThe family of the late Stanley Brown donated two relatively expensive local history books to the Florida Free Library in his memory. Great Barrington Names Director of Council on AgingPeters, previously the administrative assistant at the Teague Center, has served as interim COA director since the retirement of Polly Mann Salenovich this spring. |
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