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CHP Mobile Health Team Honored by Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

CHP was among more than 130 statewide nominees for the 2023 awards, presented to organizations and employees that exemplify the most innovative, creative, and effective work being done throughout the Commonwealth.

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Pittsfield City Council Gives Initial OK to Police, Public Services Budgets

On the last day of fiscal 2024 budget hearings last week, the City Council preliminarily approved five departmental spending plans and a $205 million city budget.

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Special needs trust could ease families' stress

If you have a family member with special needs, you might face emotional and physical issues, but you also may be concerned about maximizing the financial support your loved one requires. Consequently, you may want to consider establishing a special needs trust.

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Lee Bank Opening Pittsfield Location

Construction began on the project in April of 2022, although conversations regarding the evolving needs of the downtown Pittsfield community, began several years prior to breaking ground.

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BCC Awards Emeritus Certificates to Two Mathematics Professors

The certificates were presented at BCC's commencement ceremonies at Tanglewood on Friday, June 2.

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Father's Day Activities at the Clark

Special gallery guides are available for visitors at the Clark's Admissions desk to provide a self-guided walk-through of the galleries focused on fathers and father figures.

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Dalton Fire Department in Search of Interim, Permanent Chief

The leadership of the Fire Department is up in the air after the firing of one chief, the retirement of another and the pending departure of a third.

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Cheshire Town Meeting OKs Budget, Excavator Purchase

It also spent nearly 45 minutes debating the benefits of buying a wheeled excavator before approving the purchase 49-34 in a card vote.

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Pittsfield Council Preliminarily Approves Water, Sewer Hikes

For scheduled service, the average two-bathroom household will see a $12.87 increase per month and for metered service, the average four-member household will see a $9.33 increase per month. The effective date is July 1.

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Mass MoCA, North Adams Library Hosts Artmaking Event

The public library and Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art have started a collaboration in an effort to bridge the gap between artists, their work, and the community.

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North Adams Finance Approves Public Safety, Public Service Budgets

The Finance Committee last week voted to recommended the final line items for the city's proposed $$47,410,070 budget for fiscal 2024.

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Meet the Artists of Sculpturenow

This event is free and open to the public at The Mount.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Approves Contracts, Looks to Lanesborough Town Meeting

The votes are contingent on ratification by the district's teachers, support staff and cafeteria workers.

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Construct Announces First-Time Homebuyers Closing Cost Grant

Applicant's eligibility is based on Area Median Income (AMI) and the town of the home they are purchasing.

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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Makes Promotions

Promotions include Edward Schumann to Vice President, Compliance and Lisa Lawler to Assistant Vice President, Portfolio Manager.

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Clark Art Book Talk: 'Daughter of Spies'

The event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

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SVHC Weekly Health Update: June 9

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South County Overnight Paving, Bridge and Guardrail Operations

Crews will be conducting overnight paving operations and bridge and guardrail repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Montgomery, Russell, Blandford, Lee, Becket, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge.

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Specialty Minerals Donates Tools to Adams Fire Department

The new hand tools will replace the department's older stock.

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SteepleCats Fall at Bristol

Daniel Hussey homered and drove in four runs Sunday to lead Bristol to a 5-1 win over North Adams in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

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Lenox Class of 2023 Rich With Good Wishes, Nostalgia

Sixty-three graduates received diplomas under sunny skies at Tanglewood's Koussevitzky Music Shed.

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Spc. Fred Wexler

Fred Wexler served his country in the Army from 1961 to 1964 as a specialist, 4th grade.

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WTBR Programs Win National Awards

"Backstory: Let's Hear it," produced by Roberta McCulloch-Dews, and "Berkshire Sports Now," hosted by Robbie Zucker and Sean Cronin, were chosen out of nearly one thousand submissions as best in their categories.

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Pittsfield Board of Health Considering Local Nail Salon Regulations

Chair Bobbie Orsi recalled a conversation about 20 years ago about nail establishment regulations in regard to the chemicals used.

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Governor Pledges to 'Lengthen Massachusetts' Lead' in Life Sciences

MassTalent will serve as a one-stop front door for companies to access multiple talent pipelines in high-growth industries like the life sciences, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

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