 Governor Names Fish and Game CommissionerDFG works to preserve the state's natural resources and protect and manage marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and the habitats that support them. O'Shea starts on May 1. MassDOT Encourages Drivers to Look Twice for MotorcyclesRoadway safety is a shared responsibility, and vehicle drivers play an essential role in motorcyclist safety by looking twice for motorcycles when pulling out onto roads and changing lanes. Pittsfield Celebrates Arbor Day at Springside ParkThe tree was donated by the Conway School of Landscape Design in Northampton in honor of its 50th anniversary and replaces one that fell down during a windstorm last about a year ago. Governor Launches Commission on Clean Energy Infrastructure Siting and PermittingTo meet the emissions limits outlined in the Clean Energy and Climate Plans (CECP), Massachusetts will need to site a significant amount of new energy infrastructure, including new solar and wind generation, storage, transmission, and distribution infrastructure throughout the Commonwealth. Dalton to Vote FY24 Budget, Spending Items at May 1 Town MeetingTown meeting will be asked to authorize a number of spending articles, including a $21 million budget. Of that, $10 million is the assessment to the Central Berkshire Regional School District and $9.4 million is the town operating budget. Williams Softball Blanks TrinityKelly McGuigan went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs Saturday to lead the Williams College softball team to a 7-0 win over Trinity. Rachiele Has Two-HR Day for MCLATaconic High graduate Austin Rachiele went 4-for-5 with a pair of three-run home runs and seven runs batted in on Friday to lead the MCLA baseball team to a 17-1 over Fitchburg State in the opener of a double-header.  Governor Names Western Mass Director and Deputy DirectorTogether, Elechko and Cook will lead the Governor's Western Mass office in Springfield, which opens on Monday, May 1, and will serve as the primary liaisons for Western Mass residents to the Governor's Office. One Dead in Cummington House FireAn early morning fire on Friday claimed one adult resident's life and injured another.  Environmental Defense Fund President Speaking at Williams CommencementEnvironmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 234th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 4. Governor, Climate Chief Announce Creation of Youth Climate CouncilThe deadline to apply is May 19, 2023. National Grid Reminds Customers to Call 811 Before DiggingHitting underground gas, electric, communications, water, and sewer lines while digging can have a major impact on communities and businesses.  Public Meeting to Be Held on Demo of Historical Wendell Avenue BarnMembers speculated that the public hearing process might bring interest in saving the structure.  Dalton Celebrates Arbor DayThe town hopes to plant five to eight trees a year throughout the community to support the new initiative.  North Adams Gets More City Council CandidatesThere is some potential for new faces on the City Council and School Committee this year, though it's too early in the election season to make any predictions.  Weekend Outlook: Jazz Nights, Art Exhibits, and MoreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events including jazz performances, art exhibits, and more.  Williamstown Rotary Members Support Louison HouseRotary members built a sandbox, cleaned up the play area for the upcoming season, planted flowers and repaired a worn-out play set.  Clark Art Screens 'Things to Come'Presented in conjunction with the Clark's exhibition "Portals: The Visionary Architecture of Paul Goesch," this is the fourth event in the Clark's five-part series Visionary Architecture on Film. Pittsfield Water System Flushing: Week 2Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Pittsfield School Subcommittee to Review Cell Phone PolicySchool Committee members will be looking into the district's 2015 policy on cell phones with the recognition that capabilities and use have expanded.  North Adams School Project Estimates Give Committee Sticker ShockThe School Building Committee had a bit of sticker shock on Tuesday when the range for a renovation or new school construction topped out at $90 million. Pittsfield Subcommittee Votes Down 'Redundant' Police PetitionsThe Ordinances and Rules subcommittee tackled police-related proposals on Monday, ultimately finding them unnecessary.  North Adams Native Writes Children's BookThe book, which is intended to be a children's bedtime story, brings readers into the woods to discover patterns in nature, according to a press release.  Hearings Scheduled on Changes to Vermont's Baitfish RegulationThe Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department proposes changes to the state's baitfish regulation that will change some terminology and update the lists of waters where baitfish may not be used. Berkshire Agriculture Ventures Awarded USDA GrantThe creation of this additional, dedicated loan fund complements the work BAV conducts through its Local Meat Processing Support Program (LMPSP). |
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