PCTV: Healthy Eating MattersHealthy Eating Matters harnesses the services of Berkshire Health System's Operation Better Start, a pediatric and family nutrition program, with Berkshire North WIC, and Pittsfield Community Television to meet the needs of mothers and infants. BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info SessionsThe 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration process. American Legion Post 125 Hosts Sutton WalkersDozens of American Legion members from Sutton marched their way through downtown North Adams on Sunday participating in the 100 Miles For Hope Walk. Dalton Officials Mull Dissolution of the Fire DistrictThe Select Board seems open to the possibility of merging the Fire District with town government. Cheshire Board Votes to Recommend Hoosac Valley BudgetThe Selectmen last week voted to recommend the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's $21 million budget after some pressure on school officials to defend the spending plan. Pittsfield YMCA Celebrates Completion of $12.4M RenovationThe expanded facility includes a new infant room, an additional toddler room, an expanded preschool area, a science, technology, arts and math (STEAM) space, and a gross motor skills space. Future Teacher Signing Day at Wahconah Regional High SchoolSome students from Wahconah Regional High School's Class of 2023 who intend to pursue a career in education will be recognized at 1:30 P.M. on May 26 in the Wahconah Auditorium. Governor Appoints Director of Rural AffairsGobi will serve as a dedicated advocate and ombudsman cultivating economic development within rural communities. Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Summer EventsOn Tuesday the Parks Commission approved a variety of happenings for the warm months including the well-known Live on The Lake, which will happen on Wednesdays from July 5 to August 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dalton Talking Fire Chief, Ambulance Service Monday NightThe Board of Water Commissioners is meeting in executive session at 4 p.m. on Monday to discuss an employee matter not dealing with professional competence. Adams Theater Welcomes Misty BluesThe critically acclaimed band Misty Blues, led by Gina Coleman, have toured all over the U.S. and Canada, but make their homes here in the Berkshires. Berkshire Athenaeum Expands World Languages CollectionThe Athenaeum's librarians worked with Latinas413, an advocacy organization for Pittsfield area Spanish speakers. Mill Town Seeking TIF for Bousquet SportThe investment firm says the acquisition of Bousquet and Bousquet Sport, which are across the street from one another, would meet a growing future demand for outdoor recreation and wellness. Williamstown Fire District Meeting Set for TuesdayThe budget is up 6.3 percent from the $492,882 approved by district voters last spring for the current fiscal year. Derelict Plane Removed From North Adams AirportDuring a windstorm last year, the plane was completely flipped over. The city had to call a towing company to right the plane. The city could not contact the owner so they footed the $5,000 bill. Pittsfield Parade Committee Turns Focus to 2024The Committee requires more than $100,000 to put the show together with balloons, bands and professional consulting fees being the leading line items. More Than 400 Compete in Steel Rail RacesWilliamstown's Alex White was the first runner across the finish line at Sunday's MountainOne Steel Rail Marathon on the Ashuwilticook Trail. Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Raffling ShedAll proceeds will go toward building the non-profit's next home. New York Times Best Seller Comes to PittsfieldThroughout the novel, Reyes referenced iconic Pittsfield places including Wally at the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Athenaeum Terrace, Park Square, Patrick's Pub, the YMCA and the Popcorn Wagon. MassDOT Public Comment Period for Draft Capital Investment PlanThis five-year draft plan includes approximately $15.4 billion in planned transportation investments. FEMA Awards Over $4M to MassDOT for COVID-19 PrecautionsThe $4,057,253 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the department for the cost of providing electrostatic sprayers to perform facility disinfection at 25 locations between March 2020 and December 2021. General Dynamics Holds STEM CompetitionThe students had 5 weeks to put together a mail carrier that rides along ziplines that can deliver packages to predetermined destinations. Koperniak Hits Walkoff Homer for Triple-A SquadHoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak Saturday hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Memphis Redbirds a 3-1 win over the Gwinnett Stripers in the Triple-A International League. Williams Softball Eliminated in NCAA TournamentThe Salisbury University softball team Sunday scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning en route to a 6-1 win to end Williams' season in the NCAA Division III tournament. |
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