 BCC to Hold Series of Three Culinary Classes for AlumniAll classes will be taught in BCC's Berkshire Culinary Institute, located in the Susan B. Anthony Building Annex on the main campus. Monument Mountain Scholarships & Awards 2023The following scholarships and awards were presented to the Monument Mountain Regional High School class of 2023.  Clark Art Airs Live Production of 'Die Zauberflote'The Clark broadcasts the opera in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Pittsfield to Host Public meeting on the Wahconah Park ProjectThis meeting will take place at the Berkshire Athenaeum located at 1 Wendell Avenue in the auditorium.  Adams Town Meeting Passes $17.6M Budget, Greylock Glen Fundingown meeting members on Wednesday passed all articles on the warrant during an almost three-hour-long meeting, including a $17.5 million budget and the transfer of $150,000 from stabilization to lower the tax rate.  McCann Tech Graduates Lauded for Commitment, KindnessThe diploma presentation was a noisy affair as family and friends cheered and stomped their feet on the bleachers in the Amsler Campus Center at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts as the 123 graduates applauded each every classmate on Wednesday night. MassDEP Extends Air Quality AlertThe Department of Environmental Protection has issued a statewide air quality alert effective until midnight Wednesday.  Pittsfield CPA Committee Supports Out of Cycle Arrowhead ApplicationOn Monday, the panel approved a $10,000 allocation of Community Preservation Act monies for Berkshire Historical Society to repair a chimney that is compromising the former home of author Herman Melville. State Police Search for Stabbing SuspectState Police are searching for a suspect in a stabbing that occurred early Wednesday morning on North Summer Street. Central Berkshire School Committee Accepts DonationsThe Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved various money, time, and material donations during its meeting on Thursday night.  CHP Names New CEO to Lead Berkshire Healthcare NetworkShe will oversee the countywide healthcare network caring for more than 30,000 patients in the region.  McCann Postsecondary Program Graduates 16The 16 postsecondary graduates at McCann Technical School were honored for their hard work and dedication to their given fields. MCLA Biology Professor Earns Award for Online Course DesignProfessor Goodwin will be recognized at the 18th annual MCO Conference on eLearning on June 15.  BCHS Hosts Author Lorraine GermanThis free event will take place at Herman Melville's historic barn at Arrowhead beginning at 5:30 pm. Reservations are not required. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Alfred DriveOn-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.  A New Holmes Road Bridge is Near, MassDOT Tells ResidentsAn informational meeting was held Tuesday evening for community members to receive an update on the project that has caused grief to the surrounding area for several years. Dalton Begins Negotiations for Solar Alternative CreditsIf Citizens Energy signs up for the state program, Eversource is told that it can allocate credits to the certain list of customers that Citizens Energy anchors.  North Adams Finance Committee Begins Fiscal 2024 Budget ReviewThe Finance Committee last week began review of the fiscal 2024 budget presented by Mayor Jennifer Macksey, voting to recommend the School Department and General Government spending plans and compensation plan. Lanesborough Police Station Site Needs Geotechnical SurveyA request that the town transfer $40,000 from the stabilization fund so the town can retain services from Jacunski Humes Architects will be added to the town meeting warrant for June 13.  Letter: Town Meeting Members Should Re-evaluate Glen InvestmentWe urge Town Meeting Members to remember their fiduciary responsibilities to residents and taxpayers of the Town of Adams as you reflect upon the potential negative impact the current Greylock Glen project can have on the town's bottom line from now and into the future. Parker Street Fire Displaces 7Firefighters quickly got the fire under control. there were no injuries and there was light smoke, water, and structural damage in the attic and second for bedroom ceiling.  Lenox Spring Art WalkThe event is a collaboration with the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, the Lenox Cultural District, and Gordon Fine Arts. The event will run Saturday 10:00 am- 5:00 pm and Sunday 11:00- 4:00 pm.  McCann Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2023Justin Kratz, principal of McCann Technical School, announces that Christopher Sunn and Molly Boyer have been named valedictorian and salutatorian respectively. Statewide MassDEP Air Quality AdvisoryCurrently, air quality conditions in North Berkshire are "Moderate" while in Central Berkshire it is "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."  Should you consider 401(k) loans or withdrawals?At some point, you may have more money in your 401(k) than in any other investment. And even though your 401(k) is intended for your retirement, you may one day think you have to tap into your account early — but should you? And if you do, how should you go about it? |
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