Letter: Homelessness May Have Contributed to Murder of Pittsfield ResidentSeveral of the homeless people I met started to be people I personally first knew when they were part of the housed population. One of those beautiful but hapless people was Chris Hairston, the Pittsfield resident that was murdered while in Greenfield. Registration Open for Small Business Resource ExpoRegional Partnership Hosting 3rd Annual Berkshire Small Business Resource Expo May 22 Author Talk at the Milne LibraryThomas E. Johnson, Jr., to speak on Massachusetts Libraries, Past and Future Pittsfield Traffic Commission OKs Bus, Street SignageThe Traffic Commission OK'd additional bus stops and multiple items in the former General Electric neighborhood at its first meeting of the year. 48th Mother’s Day 5K and Community 1 Mile Walk, RunAll proceeds will benefit the Elizabeth Freeman Center to offer hope, help and healing to all experiencing or affected by domestic and sexual violence in Berkshire County. Pittsfield: Wild Acres Fishing DerbyVolunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc. The derby will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 12:30 p.m. Clark Art Hosts Williams College Chamber Music GalaThe program of piano, string, and wind chamber music showcases Williams students performing selections from their spring semester chamber music collaborations. Pittsfield Council to See $216M FY25 Budget, Up 5%Mayor Peter Marchetti has proposed a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025, a 5 percent increase from the previous year. ProCom Welcomes Retail Customers in New ShopListening to Little list off all the specialized components he sells and installs, from public safety lighting to municipal warning lights and radio communication, his technical knowledge and experience shines through. Amphibious Toads Procreate in Perplexing AmplexusSpring arriving in all its raucous and deliberate awakening is heralded by a symphony of vanguard spring peepers, hyla crucifer, that transform the cold and drear into a circus of vivacious trilling. BCC Honors Scholar Students to Present Free Public ReadingThe reading, which is free and open to the public, will be held at BCC in Melville Hall, Room M-212.?Light refreshments will be served. Dalton Green Committee Recommends Consultant for Action PlanThe Green Committee overwhelmingly recommended having Blue Strike Environmental as the town's consultant for its Climate Action Plan during its meeting on Monday. Market 32 Supports Local Food Banks Through MayFrom May 1 to June 30, customers will be given the opportunity to round up their totals at the register to help provide local food banks with the means to purchase milk and other nutritious foods for the families they serve. New Ashford Fire Department Puts New Truck into ServiceThe company purchased a 2003 HME Central States pumper from the town of Pelham earlier this year. Community Hero of the Month: Christine HoytSelectmen Chair and 1Berkshire Director of Member Services and Christine Hoyt has been nominated for the April Community Hero of the Month. MassDOT Advisory: South County Road WorkConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones Simon's Rock Welcome Alum as Commencement SpeakerSimon's Rock alum Michael Lawrence will address graduates at the 55th Commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. Governor Nominates Two to District CourtThe nominees will now continue forward to the Governor's Council for confirmation. Turtles Must be Left in the WildFor turtles, the loss of even a couple mature females can have serious consequences because they are slow to develop, especially at northern latitudes where the growing season is short. Cyclists Pedal Into Berkshire Bike MonthClad in helmets and bright colors, more than 20 people gathered in Park Square to kick on Berkshire Bike Month on Wednesday. Dalton Town Meeting May 6 PreviewVoters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget. Pittsfield Hydrant Flushing Schedule: Phase 2Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday each week, except holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. |
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