 Lenox Library Association to Host a Stay at Home & Read a Book BallGuests are invited to stay at home and curl up with a favorite book while donating what they might have spent on a gala night out to support the library.  Donations Sought For Pittsfield Fourth of July ParadeThe parade committee has made several boosts to the lineup since the Covid hiatus and is reaching out to distant organizations. Berkshire Athenaeum Seeks to Expand Social Support AdvocacyThe Berkshire Athenaeum has been doing working on providing a lot of advocacy for more social support in the library, Director Alex Reczkowski said during the meeting last week  Williamstown Board of Health OKs Tattoo Demonstration at College Art MuseumThe Board of Health on Monday gave a variance to the Williams College Museum of Art to allow a tattoo demonstration at the venue on April 27. MCLA Softball Picks Up Second WinKristie Zator went 2-for-4 with a pair of triples Thursday to lead the MCLA softball team to a 10-6 win over SUNY-Delhi.  Pittsfield School Committee Split on Future of ChromebooksSuperintendent Joseph Curtis wants the discussion sooner rather than later because the district will need $500,000 to continue the one-to-one program. Drury, MCLA Included in State Early College ProgramDrury High School and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) were included in the expansion.  Shakespeare & Company Sensory-Friendly Performance of 'Romeo and Juliet'Sensory-friendly performances have been adapted to be less overwhelming to the senses. North Adams Police Chief Under InvestigationWood's leave began March 8; the investigation is not criminal in nature.  Clark Art Invites People With Dementia and Their CaregiversOn select Mondays, when the museum is closed to the public, specially trained educators guide open-ended conversations about art and how it celebrates our shared humanity. Vibe North Street Storefront Recruitment GrantThe grant, which is funded by Mass Development's Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), will offer businesses the opportunity to receive TDI Local funds in amounts between $7,500 and $25,000 to help cover the costs of relocating to currently vacant storefronts in the North Street district. Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trust Looks to ResourcesEstablished last year with an initial $500,000, the Affordable Housing Trust soon expects to see additional resources to aid its mission.  Dalton Police Officers to Go Live With Body CamerasChief Deanna Strout said the cameras will provide transparency and the ability to have video documentation of what happens on a call, which is helpful to the department. She has been looking into body cameras since taking over leadership two years ago. MCLA Baseball Splits Double-HeaderAustin Rachiele went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles Wednesady to lead the MCLA baseball team to a 9-4 win for a double-header split against Maine-Presque Isle.  North Adams Planners OK Dirt Track Changes Over Residents' ObjectionsSupporters say the track has provided an outlet for local families, provided training time for youngsters and has had a beneficial economic impact on the city. Dalton Finance Committee Amends Police Department BudgetFollowing the amendment the committee voted to approve the new budget total in the amount of $1,501,152, a 11.4 percent increase from the previous year.  Regional Snowstorm TotalsAs Berkshire County emerges from the PI Day Snow Storm it is time to break out the rulers, well in most cases yardsticks, to see how much we actually got. Northern Berkshire Emergency Shelter Opened During StormThe Northern Berkshire Emergency Planning Committee opened an emergency shelter at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center at 8 p.m. on Tuesday night and had housed about nine people who needed shelter and warmth.  Hikers Rescued From Mount Washington During SnowstormAccording to State Police, two men, ages 47 and 53, had entered the forest on the Alander Trail and headed for a cabin on the mountain peak but became stranded when they could no longer see the trail markings and darkness was falling. Pittsfield Trash and Recycling ScheduleThis includes trash and recycling pickup that is canceled today, Wednesday, March 15.  Clark Art Airs Production of 'Lohengrin'The award-winning series of live, high-definition cinema simulcasts features the full live performance along with backstage interviews and commentary. The Clark broadcasts the opera in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Governor Announces End of COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyThe announcement this week, ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allows additional time for impacted organizations to prepare for the end of the public health emergency.  Berkshire Waldorf High School Open HouseLight refreshments will be served. Parents, students, friends, community members, and younger siblings are all welcome. BCC Taking Applications for Nursing ProgramsBCC offers financial aid and college credits for all courses, allowing students to easily continue their education at BCC or transfer to four-year schools. Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Can't Find ParkingAfter much frustration one volunteer did a “robust investigation, into what the cultpet and determined that the parking issues occur after district court starting time. |
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