 Williams Men's Basketball, Women's Hockey WinCole Prowitt-Smith scored 16 points Monday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to a 68-56 win over Vassar. Healey and Driscoll to Appoint Transportation Secretary, UndersecretaryFiandaca is currently the Assistant City Manager of Austin, Texas and was previously the Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department. Tibbits-Nutt is the Executive Director of the 128 Business Council. Adams, Great Barrington Receive Water Project Loan Forgiveness FundsBoth towns are making upgrades to their wastewater treatment plants.  Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Awards Grant to Gould FarmThis grant was awarded in conjunction with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Services (USDA-NRCS). Tickets Available for Healey-Driscoll Inaugural CelebrationAttendees will be able to take part in the celebration of one of the first all-women state leadership team, and the first lesbian Governor in the country. The program will include guest speakers, music, and activities. Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Virtual WorkshopThe study is examining the potential benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along this corridor. State Fire Marshall: Space Heaters Need SpaceSmoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years, and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced after five to seven years depending on the model. Alarms without a manufacturing date should be replaced right away. If your alarms take alkaline batteries and are still in their useful lifespan, change the batteries twice a year. SERVPRO Donates Golf Tournament Proceeds to SVHCThe Tournament was held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at The Mount Anthony Country Club in Bennington. Healey and Driscoll Name Chief Legal CounselScott Reed is currently a Partner at Prince Lobel Tye LLP. She will be the first Black woman appointed to the position in Massachusetts history. MassDOT High School Roadway Safety Public Service ContestThe contest, which is part of MAPFRE's Look Both Ways Program, seeks to help students raise awareness with their peers and underscore the importance of being safe while driving on roadways across the Commonwealth. Safety experts and state officials caution that, as data for 2022 continues to be received and analyzed, the results could show a third straight yearly increase in road-related fatalities. BEAT Green Drinks Goes CountywideBefore the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pittsfield Green Drinks took place exclusively at a restaurant or pub in Pittsfield. Starting in 2023, BEAT will begin changing the location of their in-person gatherings to different towns throughout Berkshire County every month. Lenox VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Winner and Runner UpThe theme this year was "Why is the Veteran Important?" The winner and recipient of the Post's first place prize of $300 was Sai Messala, a Freshman at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School. Healey and Driscoll to Conduct Search for Next MBTA General ManagerAccording to a press release, K&A is the premier transit search firm in the field and has placed hundreds of executives in transit agencies across the country, including through other state contracts in Massachusetts. Avian Influenza Circulating in VermontBackyard flocks of domestic birds in Caledonia and Lamoille Counties have had to be destroyed after exposure to the virus, commonly known as avian flu. SVMC Staff Share the Holiday Spirit with Foster FamiliesSouthwestern Vermont Medical Center staff from departments organization wide gathered nine boxes packed with hams, turkeys, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, breakfast items, pie-making ingredients, cookie mixes, and more. Baker-Polito Administration Releases 'MA Climate Change Assessment'This assessment will directly inform the first five-year update to the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan (SHMCAP) that will be released in Fall 2023. Massachusetts Adding Cannabis Education to Driving School CurriculumThe announcement was made at the Worcester Registry of Motor Vehicles by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie, Cannabis Control Commission Commissioner Kimberly Roy, AAA Northeast Vice President of Public & Government Affairs Mary Maguire, and Newton Chief of Police John Carmichael. Lanesborough Planning Board Reworking Sign BylawDuring a Planning Board meeting in late December, board members discuss crafting a new bylaw that would strike a balance between being business-friendly and respecting residents' concerns. Dalton: 2022 in ReviewDalton saw new initiatives go forward but failed to progress on some larger construction projects. Williamstown's Mehlin Connects to Community Through VolunteerismMehlin is a product of Williamstown’s public schools, graduating from the old town high school on School Street a few doors down from his family’s home. State Treasurer's Office Launches Small Business Toolkit and Resource MapThe toolkit provides access to comprehensive resources and materials for small business owners and future entrepreneurs in Massachusetts. Adams Former Community Center Officially SoldTown Administrator Jay Green said the $25,000 sale closed earlier this month, with both parties agreeing on phase one of development, which will renovate the building, creating nine housing units.  Pittsfield Celebrates Kwanzaa, Reflects on PrinciplesThe Women of Color Giving Circle and Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) organized the event designating this year's theme Umoja. Healey and Driscoll Appoint Energy and Environmental Affairs SecretaryTepper is currently the Chief of the Energy and Environment Bureau in the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.  BCArc Promotes Vice President, DirectorHe will oversee the Director of Brain Injury Services and the Director of Residential Services, which encompasses 43 homes across Berkshire County and the Pioneer Valley. |
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