 Adams Fire District Sets New Water RateThe new rates will go into effect on July 1. 2024 Budget Day 1: Pittsfield Council OKs 9 Department BudgetsThe City Council preliminarily approved nine departmental budgets on Wednesday, the first day of hearings for fiscal year 2024. Condemned North Adams Apartment Building Burns to the GroundFirefighters responded to 28 Morgan Ave. a little before 11:00 p.m. to find the condemned building fully engulfed. North Adams Committee Submits Preliminary School Project PlansThe elements of the design plan have been reviewed over a number of meetings; Tuesday's unanimous vote means the entire package can now be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.  Dalton Police Department Reminds Teens to Drive SafeThe goal of the staging was to make the high schoolers think about the consequences of driving while impaired. The mock car was provided by Sayers' Auto Wrecking of Lanesborough.  Stockbridge Grange Community DinnerGrange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance. Lanesborough Planning Board Member Flagged By Ethics CommissionWhile serving on these governmental bodies, Davis-Hassan privately had a marketing arrangement to sell the mall. Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery, Burning A VehicleLefavour was sentenced by Judge Flannery to 3 years in prison and 3 years probation.  Women of Color Giving Circle Annual Graduates Recognition EventThe event will be held in the Connector building. Missing Pittsfield Man's Remains FoundAt this time there is no evidence to suggest foul play, and the cause and manner of death are pending. Pittsfield Community Development Supports Chicken OrdinanceIt takes the process out of the Zoning Board of Appeals' purview, which cost more than $500, and requires a license similar to that of a dog.  Williamstown Town Meeting Says Yes to Clickers, No to Manufactured HomesTown meeting Tuesday rejected a bylaw amendment that would have removed barriers to manufactured housing, endorsed the use of electronic voting devices at the meeting and chose to take no action on a bylaw change that would have required dogs to be leashed in public areas.  Plans Expected for New Wahconah Park in August Following Community InputNostalgic, practical, and functional. These are planners' hopes for the future of Wahconah Park. North Adams Beach Party Approved for Margaritas, Beer and WineThe License Commission last week approved two one-day licenses for alcohol at the Eagle Street Beach Party this July 15 and one day licenses for First Friday activities through October. Chang-Chavkin Scholar Program Awards BArT Student for a Third YearFosty is one of 8 scholars this year, narrowed down from 50 candidates across ten Berkshire County schools.  Four ways to use cash wiselyThere has been a lot of talk about a "cashless" society, but it's not here yet. In fact, cash can still be a valuable element of your overall financial picture – if you employ it wisely. But how?  Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Ward RacesThe 2023 municipal election is heating up with multiple certified candidates and a returning face in Ward 2. Youth Event to Learn About Track and Field Set for May 28Children 8 and up are invited to a Track and Field Youth Camp on Sunday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to noon on the Taconic High School track.  New textile Drop-off and Pickup In PittsfieldThis partnership brings two valuable services to the community: Textile Drop-off Boxes and a Free Curbside Pickup service.  Clark Art Screens 'Blade Runner'Presented in conjunction with the Clark's exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch." Mount Greylock School Officials Outline Diversity Work PlanOne of many areas where the district has emphasized its push for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging has been in how it communicates with the families of students, Business Administrator Joe Bergeron told the committee.  North Adams Art Commission Votes Flowers for Eagle Street Pride MuralSix flowers — each in a rainbow color and representing a Massachusetts wildflower — will be painted on Eagle Street by volunteers.  Former Kmart Plaza Sold to Connecticut Realty CompanyNRT Realty LLC of Avon, Conn., closed on the parcel on April 28, according to records at the Registry of Deeds. The manager is identified as N. Robert Trigg of Avon; a phone number listed for Trigg was not in service. Berkshire Benchmarks Releases State of the County UpdateThe purpose of the Benchmarks initiative and report is to highlight the region's successes and challenges.  Willamstown's Rempell to be Honored at May 28 EventLongtime educator and community leader David Rempell will be honored at a community celebration on Sunday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. at Williamstown Elementary School. |
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