 ZBA Grants Special Permit for Allendale Pines ExpansionThe Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a special permit to expand Allendale Pines after a resolution was reached between the applicant and an abutter. MCLA Men's Basketball Gets Second WinMamadou Diallo scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Saturday to lead the MCLA men's basketball team to a 78-65 win over Clarks Summit. Williams Men's Soccer Reaches NCAA Elite 8Nathan Song scored early in the second half, and the Williams College men's soccer team went on to a 1-0 win over Ohio Northern on Saturday in the third round of the NCAA Division III tournament. Berkshire South Regional Community Center Shining Star Holiday Gift ProgramThe Shining Star program is designed to help community members who are looking for added support during the holiday season. Applicants are anonymously matched with community donors. No names or private information are shared.  Pittsfield Council Talks Snow Removal During First SnowfallCouncilors voted to update to the city's snow and ice removal process to increase compliance, designated a private way for plowing, and received a breakdown of fiscal 2022 and 2023 winter expenditures. Vacancy Filled on Williamstown Planning BoardBy a vote of 8-0, the combined panels appointed Williams College professor Allison Guess to the post vacated earlier this year by Dante Birch.  The Mount Opens Nightwood Immersive ExhibitThe Mount has decked out its grounds for the annual Nightwood installation with lights and music to provide an immersive experience to its visitors throughout November and December. North Adams, Pittsfield Receive Recycling GrantsThe grants, made available through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), will help communities maximize their recycling, composting, and waste reduction programs. Lenox Community Coat DriveDonations will be accepted through Jan. 6.  Round 2: Parks Commission Supports Pickleball in Springside ParkEarlier this year, a site selection committee quickly narrowed down nearly 50 possible locations to six and landed on Springside as the best option for an eight-court facility in the northeast corner of the park. Mount Greylock School Committee Member Clashes with ColleaguesSteven Miller, who was first appointed to the committee in 2016, was in a minority of one on a vote to elect a chair, advocated that the committee "investigate" the curricula in the public schools. One Held on Drug, Firearms Charges in WilliamstownPolice arrested a man Thursday on nearly a dozen drug-related and firearms charges after an incident in South Williamstown. PHS and Taconic Evacuated Due to Floor Refinishing FumesStudents and staff got an early start to their weekend when both of the city's high schools were evacuated on Friday due to floor varnish fumes.  Pittsfield to Recognize Remembrance Day for Pedestrians & BicyclistsThe city of Pittsfield joins MassBike on Sunday, Nov. 20, in observing "World Day of Remembrance," which honors the victims and families of pedestrian and cyclist traffic crashes. Adams Holiday Home Decorating Contest Returns Nov. 21The town's annual Holiday Home Decorating contest will be returning again this year, with applications open beginning Monday, Nov. 21.  North Adams Finance Committee Goes to Bat for BusinessThe Finance Committee on Thursday voted to recommend a property tax split of 1.715, bucking the mayor's request to go to the maximum on the commercial side.  Pittsfield Committee Supports $50K for Saw Mill AcquisitionThe Community Preservation Committee on Wednesday supported an out-of-cycle application for the saw mill property acquisition, which would fill a gap needed for the $400,000 transaction.  'Be a Santa to a Senior' Returns for Holiday SeasonThe "Be a Santa to a Senior" program has returned to Berkshire County, giving residents a chance to provide a customized gift to an older adult who could use some holiday cheer. Cheshire Town Clerk Fined for Violating Conflict of Interest LawEmerson signed a Disposition Agreement in which she admitted to the violations and waived her right to a hearing  Lee and Lenox Girl Scout Troops Welcome New GirlsGirl membership registration fee is $35 for the year. Financial Assistance is available and previous Girl Scout experience is not necessary. Legislature secures $100K for Housatonic Water Works Relief EffortsHouseholds served by the privately-owned Housatonic Water Works have been experiencing issues with the quality of their water supply, including discolored water due to manganese contamination and rusted pipe ways.  Stamford Man Charged in StabbingA Stamford man is being held on attempted murder charges after a stabbing on Jepson Road early Thursday.  Ward 3's Kevin Sherman Not Seeking Re-Election in 2023Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Sherman has decided to step aside in next year’s municipal election and leave room for new leadership.  Weekend Outlook: Cider Pressing, Concerts, and MoreBerkshire County and the surrounding areas will be hosting a variety of events this cold weekend before Thanksgiving, including plays, concerts, and more. That includes lots of craft fairs and bazaars; see the full list here.  Finalists selected for Lever's Western Massachusetts Health Technology ChallengeFive teams will work with Lever to advance their cleantech businesses over the next several months. |
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