 Pittsfield School Panels Favors Safe Gun Storage OutreachOn Tuesday, the new Social Emotional Learning and Safety subcommittee referred a presentation and resolution on secure gun storage by the national Be Smart for Kids advocacy group to the full committee.  Pittsfield Firefighters Raise Thousands for Occupational CancerEleven crew members raised more than $4,500 for the New England Fire Cancer Fund while climbing the stairs of TD Garden in full gear. Nominations Sought for North Adams Women's Hall of FameMayor Jennifer A. Macksey is seeking nominations from the public for the Women's History Hall of Fame. Dalton Starts Review of Fiscal 2024 BudgetThe Select Board began its review of the fiscal 2024 budget during its meeting on Monday night, going over about a half-dozen department spending plans.  Weekend Outlook: Plays, Comedy Nights, and MoreCold weather getting you down? No worries, Berkshire County has a variety of events to warm up your weekend from concerts, comedy nights, and more.  Contemporary Artist's Sculptures and Prints Featured at the Clark"Elizabeth Atterbury: Oracle Bones" is a free exhibition on view in the Clark Center's lower level and in the reading room of the Manton Research Center through January 21, 2024.  SVHC Welcomes Local Midwives to SVMC OB/GYNThe two had been partners in Women's View Midwifery and Women's Health, which was located in the Medical Office Building on the SVMC campus in Bennington. Their former practice's patients are invited to follow the providers to SVMC OB/GYN. 2nd Street Offers Walk-in Hours for Legal Aid AssistanceBeginning Feb. 16, 2nd Street will welcome walk-ins every Thursday from 1-3 pm.  Better Bennington February Pop Up ShopThe number of vendors has increased to a total of 17 over the weekend. the shops will be located at at 341 Main Street across from the W-Collective. MCLA Green Living Seminar Series: 'GDP is Gross, Wellbeing is Better'The presenter will attend via zoom.  Roam Finds New Home in WilliamstownAnd that led Parks, who opened Roam: A Xtina Parks Gallery on the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art campus in North Adams in 2018, to purchase 16 Water St. in neighboring Williamstown with plans to move the gallery one town over. Candidates Sought for North Adams School Committee VacancyA joint meeting of the committee and the City Council will vote on the applicants at a special meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m.  Herberg Middle Schoolers Thank Firefighters With Gift BasketsFirefighters were all smiles on Wednesday as they received tokens of appreciation from four Herberg Middle schoolers. BCC Names Local Fall Dean's List StudentsTo be eligible for the dean's list, full-time students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation.  Dalton Board of Health Votes to Postpone DemolitionThe property was condemned after the building department with in and determined it was unsafe due to collapsed flooring in certain areas and it becoming a public health and safety hazard, town  Guest Column: Quit Smoking for Valentine's DayIf you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, on this Valentine's Day consider taking the first step toward quitting smoking, vaping or using other tobacco.  Simon's Rock Presents Tongji Philip Qian's Duration of StatusTongji Philip Qian was born in Shanghai, China. He received BAs in art history and mathematics from Carleton College, and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Pittsfield Glow Up! Business Improvement Applications AvailableThe program's purpose is to provide grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses affected by COVID-19 within ARPA's disproportionately impacted district of Pittsfield.  SVHC Enacts New Workplace Violence PolicyThe policy and communications plan is a proactive approach detailing what actions and language are not tolerated to address the workplace violence trend currently occurring at healthcare institutions across the United States.  Berkshire County Edward Jones Accepts Limited Partnership OffersAdams joined Edward Jones in 2016 and has served investors in North Adams and surrounding area for the past 7 years. Kolis joined Edward Jones in 2011. BCC Offers 'Save a Life' ClassThe class will cover Narcan training, basic first aid; adult and child automated external defibrillator (AED) use; adult, child and infant cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and bleeding management.  North Adams Committee Advises Splitting Short-Term Rental MeasureThe vote was on the advice of the city solicitor and Administrative Officer Katherine Eade, who sectioned off the ordinance. Pittsfield Panel Looks to Remove Chicken Permitting from ZBAThe request was tabled and referred to City Solicitor Stephen Pagnotta, who will draft an ordinance with guidelines and come back to the panel next month for a final vote. Williams Men's Basketball Tops SUNY-New PaltzAlex Lee scored 25 points Tuesday to lead the Williams College men’s basketball team to a 63-57 win over SUNY-New Paltz. BRPC Receives Nearly $200K For Safety PlanThe grant will be used to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. |
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