 Williams Men's Hockey Tops BabsonConnor Tobin scored in overtime Saturday to give the Williams College men's hockey team a 2-1 win over Babson. MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program Adds 1,000th School PartnershipAn event was held on Nov. 10 to highlight this milestone and present the Belchertown School District with a plaque commemorating this new record-breaking partnership. Pittsfield Subcommittee OKs $230K for Excess Asphalt CostsThe finance subcommittee on Tuesday authorized the transfer of $230,000 from the Public Works Stabilization Account to the Department of Public Services for inflated costs of liquid asphalt.  Berkshires In Normal Drought ConditionsEnergy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card announced that Western Mass remains in a level 0 normal drought condition. FEMA Awards Over $5M to Mass National Guard for COVID-19 ResponseThe $5,080,750 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts National Guard for the cost of providing medical staff and setting up temporary hospitals to handle COVID patients between March and September 2020.  Pittsfield's A.J. Enchill Appointed to Healey-Driscoll Transition CommitteeBerkshire County will have representation on the Healey-Driscoll administration's transition committee that deals with the workforce and economy.  Berkshire Holiday Retail, Craft Market Set SaturdayOn Saturday, the first annual Berkshire Holiday Retail and Craft Market will take place at the Stationery Factory on 63 Flansburg Ave.  Series of Unexpected Moments: Making of The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow.The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow is a product of little coincidental moments that all added up to create something that you wouldn't expect to work but did and made something entirely unique, Keane said.  Passport to Downtown Pittsfield Seeks to Support Small BusinessesDowntown Pittsfield Inc. is celebrating Small Business Saturday with a "Passport to Downtown Pittsfield" event in an effort to support local businesses. December Clark Art First Free SundaysDecember's theme is "Celebration." The celebration-themed special programs include art-making and other surprises in the Clark Center's lower level and galleries. Pittsfield COVID Rates Remain Low for ThanksgivingThe city for the most part remains on the downward trend from two fall COVID-19 surges as the region enters the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. December is the Start of Bird Feeding SeasonWhile watching your bird feeders, you can participate in one or more bird monitoring projects by looking up the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the Great Backyard Bird Count and Project Feeder Watch - all three collect important information for understanding bird populations.  Berkshire Humane Society's Catwalk Boutique Reopens in LenoxThe Catwalk Boutique in Lenox opened on Nov. 17 in its newest location at 51 Church St. It's the third time this Berkshire Humane Society benefit store has opened since 2018. North Adams Annual Food DriveThis year's drive will seek to re-stock the shelves of the Northern Berkshire Interfaith Action Initiative's Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry. MCLA Professor to Launch New Book at Gallery 51The book titled, "Deflective Whiteness: Co-opting Black and Latinx Identity Politics," from Ohio State University Press is Haynes's first book publication after writing a series of chapters and articles on similar topics.  Weekend Outlook: Rides With Santa, Parties and moreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events this cool weekend including small business celebrations, concerts, and Santa encounters. U.S. Small Business Administration Asks Americans to Shop SmallPrior to the day, SBA will host in-person events in downtown shopping districts to recognize the role that America's 33 million small businesses play in advancing the nation's economic recovery.  Five Fire Companies Respond to Thanksgiving Fire in AdamsThe second floor of the century-old building at 16-18 Richmond was fully involved when firefighters arrived shortly after 9:30 a.m.  Oh Be Thankful Pie Auction Raises Funds for Food Pantry, Humane SocietyAfter all, it's been two years since the students and staff at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School in Florida have whipped up delectable desserts designed to entice community members to part with their dough.  Shakespeare & Company Announces First Three Titles of the 2023 SeasonTwo Shakespeare titles will be staged in the summer months: "The Contention (Henry VI, part II)" from June 17 – July 15 at the Tina Packer Playhouse, and "A Midsummer Night's Dream," August 1 – September 10, outdoors at the New Spruce Theatre. Berkshire Humane: 100 Cats for the HolidaysThis is the 9th year the shelter has received an award to support 100 Cats for the Holidays, a low-cost spay and neuter initiative.  Berkshire County Sees a Flock of Thanksgiving Eve EventsThe night before Thanksgiving, has become a popular bar night for adults largely because people are home for the holiday.  Dr. Manoharan Joins BHS Cardiology ServicesDr. Manoharan is accepting new patients in need of Cardiology care and joins Drs. Peter Chien, Paul Katigbak, Stephen Phlaum, Andrew Potash, Stuart Ruch, Jialin Su, Georgianne Valli-Harwood and Shyama Wickramaaratchi at Cardiology Professional Services of BMC. Warmer Temperatures Return for ThanksgivingOn Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s.  The Berkshire Bach Society Messiah Community SingThe free community event will be held for the first time in three years on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 at 4pm at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. |
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