 Weekend Outlook: Pub Crawls, Dances, and MoreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including a pub crawl, dances, and more.  Black Bears Waking Up in MassachusettsOfficials with the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife are warning it's time to take down bird feeders.  Pittsfield to Host Free Monthly Walk-In Wellness ClinicsThe clinic, which do not require appointments, will be staffed by the city's public health nurse and will include wellness screenings, medication review, check for mobility issues, diabetes and hypertension management, parent-child health and growth/development, COVID-19 guidance and tests, and nutrition counseling.  North Adams Library Hires Assistant DirectorMiller comes to North Adams from New Jersey, where he primarily dealt with adult services and outreach at the New Brunswick Library.  Sheffield Land Trust Winter Lecture at Dewey HallThis will be a hybrid event, with options to attend in person at Dewey Hall in Sheffield or by Zoom through registering ahead of time.  Mahaiwe to screen 'The Crucible'The Mahaiwe will screen "The Crucible" from London's National Theatre in HD on Saturday, March 11 at 7 p.m. State to Improve Route 23 Near Monterey Town LineThe project, funded by the state Department of Transportation, will take place during the 2023 construction season. Williamstown Charter Review Committee Weighs Electronic Voting, Dual Town MeetingsNo clear consensus emerged among the committee members on two issues that are less about the charter, the foundational document of town government, and more about the mechanics of the annual town meeting.  Eversource Rewards Pittsfield $140K for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Wastewater PlantEversource presented a $140,000 check to city officials on Wednesday for the wastewater treatment plant's energy-saving makeover that began in 2020. This is the first of two check presentations from the incentive program.  North Adams Pride Hosts 'Northern Lights Ball'North Adams Pride is inviting the community to glam it up for the first annual Northern Lights Ball this Saturday.  WCMA: An Evening with Georges DreyfusThe talk will last about 45 minutes with time for Q&A from the audience afterward.  Pittsfield Councilors Vote No on Springside House Grant MatchTwo councilors' opposition to using $500,000 in free cash to match a national grant for the preservation of Springside House resulted in a negative recommendation from the Finance subcommittee. Drury To Perform 'Matilda the Musical'All performances will take place in the Drury High School auditorium, 1130 South Church Street in North Adams. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets will be sold at the door.  Bard Queer Leadership Project at Simon's RockThe BQLP is envisioned to expand to a complete college serving traditional age and transfer students over the next few years and would be the first intentionally queer-serving college in the world. Governor Names Energy Resources CommissionerMahony starts on Feb. 27. Drury High Getting Air Quality SensorsThe funding comes from a federal Improving Ventilation and Air Quality in Public School Buildings Grant of $315,615.  Lanesborough Select Board Supports Public Safety Building PlanThe Select Board has endorsed the nearly $6 million public safety building proposal that is subject to a special town meeting on Thursday. CATA Hosts Free Yoga and Art-making ProgramsThe workshops are part of CATA's new series of "Create & Restore" programs, designed to relieve stress and promote wellbeing for people with disabilities and their caregivers. March Annual Boot Camp for NonprofitsThe full-day training takes place at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and covers the basics of nonprofit management including governance, finance, fundraising, marketing, legal, and best practices.  Clark Art's Start With ArtAdmission to the Clark is free through March 2023. No registration is required.  Community Recreation Association Food DriveThe drive will be held at the Community House, 400 Main Street. Donations collected during the drive will support local food banks. Pittsfield School Policy Panel Considers Student DoorDash BanCurtis explained that the food will sometimes not arrive when students anticipate and they will ask to leave class and go downstairs to eat, which is an issue on its own.  Have you built an emergency fund?Many people make financial New Year's resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts — both of which are certainly worthy goals. Man Sentenced For Assaulting Child, Must Register With Sex Offender RegistryOn the second count, Assault and Battery, Delsoldato was sentenced to 2.5 years in the Hose of Correction, split to serve 18 months with the probation conditions identified above. North Adams Public Safety Looks to Tighten Up Taxi RegsPolice could have greater sway over who can have a taxi driver's license in the city of North Adams. |
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