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. Roots Rising Looks to Springside Park as Home BaseOn Tuesday, the agricultural nonprofit presented plans for its first location to the Parks Commission. NAPS Post Graduate Scholarship ApplicationsAll postgraduate scholarship applications are due by June 1. Woman Arraigned on Kidnapping Charges in PittsfieldSharon Kranich, age 55, and no known local address, as charged with indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and kidnapping. She was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Thursday, May 18. The Perception of a Dalton PatrolmanCoote hails from the Boston area and moved to the Berkshires after attending Westfield University where got a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Governor Names Housing SecretaryAugustus, who helped to create thousands of new housing units at all income levels during his tenure in Worcester, will lead Governor Healey's new Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities beginning June 1. FEMA Awards Over $5.2M to Mass DESE for COVID-19 Test KitsThe $5,239,327 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the cost of purchasing and distributing 154,532 at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests. |
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