 Multiple Fundraisers Started for Richmond Street Fire VictimsA week after a Thanksgiving morning fire destroyed an apartment building on Richmond Street, multiple community fundraisers have, combined, raised more than $50,000 for the victims of the fire.  'Two Moms For a Cure' Raising Funds for Carter LaCasseThe holidays can be stressful to anyone but it is especially so for those fighting and supporting loved ones afflicted with childhood cancer.  Adams Historical Society Eagles Brass ConcertIn addition to the Brass Ensemble's traditional mix of classical and show tunes with emphasis on the holidays, this year's performance will also include the Eagles Trombone Ensemble performing several selections.  Williamstown Select Board Finalizes Charge for Town's Diversity CommitteeAlthough the Select Board had the authority to unilaterally change the charter for a body it created in the summer of 2020, the board engaged in a dialogue with its colleagues currently serving on the DIRE Committee to find language that made sense to all parties.  Images Cinema Fundraiser: Music in MoviesOscar-nominated composer Carter Burwell and Roomful of Teeth founder Brad Wells will discuss their collaboration on the "Catherine Called Birdy" score following a screening of the film. McCann Honor RollMcCann Technical School's first quarter honor roll.  UPDATE: Pittsfield Police Investigating Berkshire Bank RobberyPittsfield Police vehicles have lined the surrounding area, and the banks McKay Street entrance is secured with caution tape. MCLA Men Beat Russell SageNoah Yearsley scored 24 points and Dylan Morris-Gray and Jayden Mills each scored 15 as MCLA defeated Russell Sage on Tuesday at the Amsler Campus Center, 73-66.  Samantha Kaftan Joins SVMC ExpressCareKaftan earned her master's degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She received a bachelor's in biology from the University of Dallas in Texas.  Great Barrington Arts Delightful & Delectable Holiday MarketThe market is Dec. 3 from 10 am to 4 pm and Dec. 4 from 10 am to 3 pm. Entry is free. BHS, CHP Urge Parents to Protect Children from RSV VirusWith flu season emerging and COVID-19 persisting, the risk of triple-virus exposure – especially for very young children – is straining hospitals and pediatric healthcare providers across the U.S., Massachusetts and the Berkshires.  Pittsfield Police 'Back on Track' for Body Camera PilotThis has been long anticipated, as body cameras have been requested by the council and community members since the police killing of Miguel Estrella in March.  Williamstown Rural Lands Gets Rights on Oblong Road PropertyThe Select Board on Monday decided to assign the town's right of first refusal on a 10-acre parcel in South Williamstown. Williams Men's Basketball Tops RPIDeclan Porter scored 13 points Tuesday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to a 58-40 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic. North Adams Restaurant Has to Reapply for Alcohol LicenseFormer owner Peter Oleskiewicz and new manager Chris Bonnivier had been scheduled to discuss the transition situation with the License Commission on Tuesday but Commissioner Rosemari Dickinson informed her colleagues that the restaurant's license had been turned in.  Wreath Art AuctionDozens of local artists and members of the Springside Greenhouse Group have created original holiday wreaths, centerpieces and more.  Letter: Lenox Planners Should Consider Residents in Cell-Tower Siting BylawPrivate litigation may or may not be more affordable for those on Delafield Drive, whose closest property line is 250 feet from a hypothetically proposed cell tower at the wastewater treatment facility, a site that was identified to offer additional coverage to Lenox Dale. Five Berkshire Communities Get Police Body-Camera GrantsThe grant program awarded $2,494,752.40 in fiscal 2023 to a total of 32 municipal departments across Massachusetts to implement or expand body-worn camera programs. North County Communities Close to Hiring Shared HR DirectorNorth Adams, Adams, and Williamstown received a $100,000 grant from the state's Community Compact Cabinet Efficiency and Regionalization program to fund the position.  Elizabeth Freeman's Story Presented by Storyteller Desiree TaylorFreeman, also known as Mumbet, sued the man who enslaved her, which would lead to the prohibition of slavery in Massachusetts.  COLA is sweet for Social Security recipientsIf you receive Social Security, you've probably already heard that your checks in 2023 will be bigger – considerably bigger, in fact. How can you make the best use of this extra money? Williamstown Fire District Outlines Green Elements of Proposed StationEarlier this month, the Williamstown Fire District held a public forum to discuss the ways that its building project aligns with the ambitious target that town meeting approved in 2021. Voting Underway for Best Holiday Lights in North AdamsBusinesses were asked to register their holiday lights and/or window displays by Nov. 18 to be considered for an award. Those who registered are being considered for the following awards: Brightest Lights, Best Window Display, and Best Art Installation.  Grace Hallenbeck Joins SVMC Pownal Campus and SVMC CardiologyHallenbeck will divide time between the Cardiology practice and the Pownal practice.  Louison House to Host Holiday Musical Bingo Fundraiser at Mingo'sThe event will take place at Mingo's Bar and Grill. Admission is $25 for one bingo card with additional cards for $5 to increase the chance of winning. |
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