 Pittsfield Community Preservation Committee Supports 8 ApplicationsThe Community Preservation Committee has voted to fully fund eight applications in community housing, historic preservation, and open space and recreation totaling almost $649,000.  MCLA's Adams Reaches Baseball Milestone in Win over WilliamsMCLA's Randy Adams went 3-for-6 with a pair of doubles and five RBIs, leading the Trailblazers to an 11-4 victory over Williams College on Thursday.  Adams ZBA OKs Community Center for Multifamily HousingThe estimated $1 million project was seeking a special permit for multi-family housing in a residential district from the ZBA. State Expected to Pick Up Some Education Costs for Family ShelterSuperintendent Barbara Malkas told the School Committee on Tuesday that everything related to the shelter "is very much speculation."  Weekend Outlook: Carnival, Races, Movie Nights, and MoreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events including a carnival, live musical performances, comedy nights, and more.  Gedney Farm Winemaker DinnerSeating is limited. North Adams First Friday Focuses on 'Flower Power'The Flower Power-themed event will include sprucing up flower beds, creating a floral chalk mural, dance performances, live music, and downtown shops with special hours and events.  Free Intro to Outdoor Skills Event for GirlsThe event will be held at the North Adams Public Library Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Milling on Tyler StreetOn-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Williamstown Health Board Asks Tri-Town to Look at Tobacco RegsThe intervening COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 had a lot of municipal health departments focused on that issue rather than reconciling their local ordinances with the latest decrees from Boston.  Pittsfield Panel Hears Next Steps for School Restructuring StudyThe School Building Needs Commission got a look into the Pittsfield Public School's needs assessment that will take place throughout this year.  Column: Young Wildlife Belong in the WildWhen people see young animals alone, they often mistakenly assume these animals are helpless or lost, in trouble or needing to be rescued. Bringing young wildlife into a human environment often results in permanent separation from their mothers and a sad ending for the animal. Dalton Fire Department Planning EMT CourseThe station hopes to be able to offer this course in-person to the community within the next two months.  Natural Bridge to Undergo RedesignThe project is expected to begin this month and will take place over three phases with the initial work focusing on the removal of existing infrastructure, including structures on and over the chasm, to address safety concerns.  413 Bistro Open and Ready for Summer413 Bistro opened in the summer of 2021 at the former Richmond Grill at the former Holiday Inn.  West Stockbridge Town Election Set May 8There is one race on the ballot for a seat on the Select Board this year. More Rain this Week With a Sunny Weekend in StoreApril showers will continue throughout the workweek but expect higher temperatures with sunny skies this weekend. Clark Art Final First Sunday Free of the SeasonFree. No advance registration is required.  Lenox Library to Host Mental Health Awareness ProgramsIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lenox Library will partner with two local organizations to offer free public programs that support mental health throughout the community BCC Practical Nursing Students Maintain High Pass Rate for LicensureThe 2022 pass rate was the highest of the three schools in Berkshire County offering a practical nursing program.  DPH to Reveal PCB Cancer Study Findings This YearThe state Department of Public Health should have the results of a cancer evaluation related to PCB exposure in about six months. North Adams School Budget Increase Offset by Chapter 70The budget was presented to the School Committee on Tuesday, following last week's review by the Finance and Facilities Committee. Crane NXT Completes Separation from Crane Co.The separation was a year in the making and allows both companies to focus on their different fields and makes it easier for investors to research what they are investing in, say company officials.  Pittsfield Subcommittee Reconvenes for Update on City BuildingsThe buildings and maintenance subcommittee reconvened on Monday to talk about the poor condition of Pittsfield's facilities. Cheshire Election 2023Most seats were filled by incumbents who ran uncontested. |
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