 BRO MX Ordered to Comply With Conservation RestrictionsThe Conservation Commission gave BRO MX until July 28 to place signage marking conservation-restricted area they improperly mowed as well as hire a botanist to review the area.  EforAll Showcase and Gala at Hot Plate Brewing CompanyEntrepreneurship for All Berkshire County (EforAll) began its seventh Accelerator in February 2023 and will celebrate the nine businesses who have completed this intensive program. Senator Mark Announces June Office HoursState Sen. Paul W. Mark's staff will be conducting office hours in five locations in Berkshire County in June.  What should you expect from your investments?To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. Grace Kelly Quartet to Perform at MCLA's Venable TheatreGrace Kelly will perform at MCLA's Venable Theatre on June 15 at 7 p.m.  Pittsfield Sees Significant Spending of ARPA Funds in First Quarter of 2023Fifty percent ($2.1 million) funded negative economic impacts, 32 percent ($1.4 million) public health, and 15 percent (about $682,000) infrastructure.  MCLA's Rachiele Earns All-Region HonorsMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts senior outfielder Austin Rachiele has been selected to the 2023 D3baseball.com Region 2 First Team.  Berkshire County Remembers Veterans on Memorial DayCommunities throughout the county held Memorial Day Ceremonies to reflect and remember veterans. Housatonic Party in the ParkThe free event is coordinated by the Housatonic Improvement Committee and all are welcome. Clarksburg Town Election, Town Meeting Set This WeekThere are no names on the ballot for one-year terms as moderator, tree warden and on Planning Board; for a three-year term on the Board of Health and a five-year term on the Planning Board.  Baseball in the Berkshires Museum Stages Exhibit in New YorkBaseball in the Berkshires in cooperation with the Guilderland Public Library will present an historical baseball exhibit titled “Bats Across the Border,” from June 3 to 29 during normal library hours.  BCC to Hold Celebration for Honors ScholarsFollowing opening remarks delivered by Vice President for Academic Affairs Laurie Gordy, Honors Scholar Program alum Keira Codey will be the featured speaker. Williamstown Watching Washington, Not Yet Fretting Impact on ARPA FundsThe $350 billion ARPA passed in 2021 included funding for state and local governments. Williamstown's share works out to $2,222,073, according to the commonwealth's website.  Veterans Make Memorial Day Trek to War MemorialNorth County American Legion members made their way to the summit of Mount Greylock early on Sunday morning for their 89th pilgrimage to the state's War Memorial.  Authorities Investigating Ward's Nursery Fire in Great BarringtonAn outdoor storage area at Ward's Nursery caught fire on Friday and damaged the exterior of an apartment house less than a dozen feet away.  Veteran Spotlight: Marine Sgt. Joe HeneburySgt. Henebury and other Marines would be on a ship 22 days, stopping briefly in Okinawa to get supplies and ammunition, before making an amphibious assault in Vietnam. Lee, Becket Overnight Paving, Bridge and Guardrail RepairThe scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures.  Clarksburg, Lanesborough Remember the Missing & Fallen for Memorial DayMemorial Day is in particular a day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, said Joseph Bushika of Peter A. Cook VFW Post 9144. North Adams Gets Mass Cultural Council GrantThis grant is made possible through our state appropriation secured by our partners in the Legislature and the approval of the Agency's FY23 spending plan by our governing Council. Governor to Compete for Federal Grants for Clean Energy InfrastructureThe Department of Energy Resources submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Innovation Program (GIP) for the innovative Cleaner Grid New England Project (CGNE Project) in partnership with Eversource and National Grid. Pittsfield Kiwanis Gifts Newborn Safety Kits to BMC's Birth CenterThese kits include outlet covers, a rubber duck that ensure that bath water is at the right temperature, and pamphlets with tips for new mothers after being discharged from the hospital. Governor Establishes Governor's Advisory Council on Veterans' ServicesThe Council will complement the work that Secretary Santiago and the recently elevated Executive Office of Veterans Services are doing to assess current programs, services, and regulations for veterans and make recommendations to the Governor. Adams Selectmen Move Meetings to 6 p.m.The board voted at its May 17 meeting to change the start time to 6 p.m. beginning July 19, with Selectman Joseph Nowak abstaining. The decision to hold off until mid-July was to ensure that residents were fully informed.  NBCC Sets Annual Meeting, Northern Berkshire Hero Award PresentationThis year's keynote speaker will be state Sen. Paul Mark and the coalition will honor George and Nancy Canales with the Northern Berkshire Hero Award. Turtles on the Roadway Need Your HelpTurtle nesting activity peaks between late May and early June, and drivers are urged to keep an eye out for turtles on the road – especially when driving near ponds and wetlands. |
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