Some "did-you-knows" about estate plans

If you've done any estate planning, or even if you're just familiar with it, you probably know the basics — that is, a comprehensive estate plan can help you pass on assets to your family while also achieving other goals, such as designating someone to take care of your affairs if you become unable to do so.

CHP Mobile Health Second Booster Now Offered

Community Health Programs (CHP) will provide these CDC-approved senior boosters at least four months after the first booster was received.

New Holmes Road Bridge On Schedule For August Opening

A routine inspection in 2018 uncovered severe deterioration to several of the bridge's beams and showed that the supporting concrete structure needed rehabilitation.

Williamstown Housing Trust Exploring New Ideas

In the former, they talked about following models in other communities that allow higher grants for income eligible homebuyers or pursuing partnerships with homebuilders that might have more capacity than the non-profit Habitat for Humanity, which relies on volunteer labor for much of the work.

One Book, One Community Read Explores Intimate Violence

The Berkshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Task Force's annual event culminated last week with a webinar featuring writer and producer Tanya Selvaratnam, author of "Assume Nothing, A Story of Intimate Violence."

Clark Art Screens 'Saat Hindustani'

Artist Suneil Sanzgiri introduces the film and addresses its historical context and the film's relation to his own practice.

BHS 4th of July Road Race Under New Direction

The BHS 4th of July Road Race began in 1985 with 250 runners taking to the street to run the out-and-back 5K course before the start of the annual Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade.

Price Chopper, Market 32 Issue Pretzel Recall

The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the presence of milk, a known allergen, which is not listed on the packaging.

Great Barrington Announces Road Work Projects

The low bidder for these jobs was Williams Paving from West Stockbridge, with a price of $592,768.80

MassDOT: Road Work in Lee, Becket

Best Stretches To Do Before Gardening

To avoid this uncomfortable fate, take a few minutes to ready your major muscle groups prior to activity and to help those same muscles cool down when you’re done.

SVHC Weekly Health Update: April 21

Pine Cobble Summer Camp Registration

The program runs June 26 to Aug. 25 equaling 9 weeks in total.

BCC to Reopen Paterson Field House

While renovations were delayed during the pandemic, Paterson served about 33,000 people receiving COVID-19 vaccines.

Pittsfield Concom Approves Car Wash Improvements, Relocated Cell Antenna

The work is proposed within the riverfront area and bordering land subject to flooding due to its proximity to the east branch of the Housatonic River.

Governor Announces Final Allocation of Volkswagen Settlement Funds

A final amendment to the state's VW Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan (BMP) will allocate the funds in three categories.

AT&T Plans Temporary Relocation of Antenna During Waste Facility Redevelopment

AT&T must move its wireless facility from a smokestack to a temporary free-standing structure to maintain coverage while the former trash incinerator facility is being redeveloped,

MassDOT to Host 2023 Transportation Innovation Conference

The conference is held annually to highlight the latest innovative transportation systems, management ideas, and initiatives and is open to all transportation practitioners including federal, state, local agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, transit agencies, academia, and private industry.

Mount Greylock Council Seeks Advice Navigating Long Vehicles Ban

DCR informed the council at its last meeting that, in most cases, vehicles longer than 22 feet will not be allowed to traverse the roads to the summit.

Williamstown Select Board Candidates Speak on Town Issues

Three candidates will vie for two seats on the Select Board in the May 9 town election.

Governor Appoints New Members to the MBTA Board of Directors

Former MBTA General Manager and Massport CEO Tom Glynn will serve as Chair of the Board. The new appointees will serve with Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca, Chanda Smart, Robert Butler and Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch

Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs Returning Cultural Events

The Parks Commission has approved park event requests for Third Thursday, Shakespeare in the Park, and Tanglewood in the City.

Governor Appoints Revere Mayor as Conservation & Recreation Commissioner

Arrigo will officially resign as Mayor on April 21 and start in the Healey-Driscoll Administration on April 24.

Adams Seeking Owner of Hazardous Dam

The limited liability company has a post office box in the Bahamas and owes more than $50,000 in delinquent taxes and interest.

Letter: Homeless Families at MCLA a Misguided Effort

One thing is certain, purposefully concentrating more poor people in already poor places appears to be the rule.