 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.  Business Community Rallies for SVHC Vision 2020 ProjectThe project, the biggest the hospital has undertaken since the mid-1990s, includes the renovation and expansion of the health system's Emergency Department and the construction of an all-new regional Cancer Center. South County Towns Receive Habitat Management GrantsThe Baker-Polito Administration announced it has awarded $483,922 in state grant funds to thirteen organizations and municipalities to improve wildlife habitat on 514 acres of land within the Commonwealth.  Shakespeare & Company Presents Kevin Bartini & FriendsTickets are $38. Mount Greylock Regional High School honor RollMount Greylock Regional High School quarter one Honor Roll  North Adams City Council Narrowly OKs Lower Tax ShiftThe City Council on Tuesday split on the city's tax classification to vote to 5-4 to set a commercial shift of 1.715. Berkshire Planning Commission Talks Housing, Workforce AdvocacyHe pointed out that Gov.-elect Maura Healey and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll have announced the formation of transition policy committees and said it is important to advocate for county priorities when Healey and Driscoll take office. Williams Men's Basketball Tops MCLADeclan Porter scored 18 points Tuesday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to an 87-59 win over MCLA.  Former North Adams Dry Cleaning Building DemolishedThe city took possession of the former dry cleaning shop in 2019 as part of a portfolio of properties transferred by the now-dissolved Housing Opportunities Inc. That process took several years because of site testing and over concerns of liabilities for cleanup.  GD Names VP for Strategy and Business DevelopmentPreviously, Montferret served as the Strategy and Business Development Director for the Strategic Systems business area within General Dynamics Mission Systems Maritime and Strategic Systems line of business. Pittsfield Police Investigating Onota St. Shooting IncidentPolice said do one was injured during the incident. Ballistic evidence was found at the scene.  Letter: Affordable Housing ProposalUnits of affordable housing in Berkshire County need not be created with a one size fits all mindset. Affordable for who? Very often affordable housing is very costly, even excessively so for its creators or municipalities.  89 South in Pittsfield Offers Community EventsThe organization has a variety of programs aimed at expanding participants' experiences.  New Parents Invited to Bring Infants to ClarkThe event is free. Participants will meet at the Clark's main Admissions desk. |
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