Lenox Community Center Fabric SwapThe fabric swap will be held at the Lenox Community Center, located at 65 Walker Street in Lenox. The event is free and open to the public. Summer Course Registration Now Available at MCLAMCLA is offering two summer sessions, held in-person and online. Session A runs May 20 through June 28, 2024, and Session B runs July 8 through August 16, 2024. Williams Seeking Town Approval for New Indoor Practice FacilityThe Planning Board last week gave Williams College the first approval it needs to build a 55,000-square foot indoor athletic facility on the north side of its campus. Central Berkshire School Officials OK $35M BudgetThe Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved a $35 million budget for fiscal 2025 during its meeting on Thursday. Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc Participated in North American Open ChampionshipsThe students have also been able to build friendships and experience new things, such as dancing for community events, taking a trip to Ireland and participating in competitions. Pittsfield Police Participating in US 20 Speed Enforcement ProjectPittsfield Police will be participating in this project and will have additional patrols assigned to US 20 for this Wednesday, March 20, 2024 conducting speed enforcement. MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMCBecause of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6. Dalton ADA Committee Explores ExpandingThe five-seat committee currently has four active members but received comments of interest from two residents. Milne Public Library Trustees Announce New Library DirectorZimmermann comes to the Milne Public Library from Wisconsin with over eight years of management experience in library services, most recently as the Executive Director of the Racine Public Library. Clark Art Presents Free Thematic Tour on Music in ArtThe event is free. BCC, Mill Town Partner to Support Philanthropy Through 40 Under FortyThe Mill Town Foundation has committed funding for each of the 40 Under Forty recipients to re-grant $1,000 to a Berkshire-based nonprofit organization of their choice. Pittsfield Community Meeting On Rest of the River ProjectRepresentatives from the EPA will be presenting an overview of the Rest of River cleanup project and the plans to date for the Pittsfield stretch of the river. Slavic Easter Egg Decorating At Ventfort HallThe focus is on Slavic Easter egg decorating, an art form that has been passed down through generations. Mount Greylock School Committee Votes Slight Increase to Proposed AssessmentsThe Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to slightly increase the assessment to the district's member towns from the figures in the draft budget presented by the administration Independent Connections Cuts Ribbon on Pittsfield BranchIndependent Connections officially unveiled its Massachusetts branch on Thursdsay with a ribbon cutting. The IT solutions company's specializations include consulting, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Conte/Crosby SOI Greenlit by School Building Needs, School CommitteeThe School Building Needs Commission and the School Committee authorized the superintendent to submit a statement of interest for a combined elementary build on the site of Crosby Elementary School. Governor Launches Campaign to End Veteran HomelessnessThe veteran's housing initiative will include the largest, targeted investment to address veteran homelessness in state history. Dalton Traffic Commission Approves Special Permit for Nicholas Sand and GravelThe Traffic Commission approved the renewal of Nichols Sand and Gravel's special permit for earth removal. Lenox Students Explore ItalyDuring February break, the 11 LMMHS students traveled to Gubbio, Italy to experience Italian school life at IIS Cassata Gattapone, a technical school that aims to prepare their students for a variety of careers. Market 32 Campaign to Raise Money for Muscular Dystrophy AssociationDuring the month of March, customers have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100 percent of which will go directly to MDA. Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all funds raised, up to $10,000. No Drought Conditions in Berkshire CountyOther than the islands region, all other regions of the state remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions. Williamstown Library Officials Aim for Construction Project Within 10 YearsManary talked to the Fin Comm about the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program, which, he said, funds anywhere from 50 to 75 percent of construction costs. Berkshire Athenaeum Teen LEGO ChallengeSnacks will be provided. No registration required. The event will be held in the library's Auditorium. Pittsfield High School Best Buddies Club Holds Resource FairThe Best Buddies Club Resource Fair at Pittsfield High School on Tuesday demonstrated the importance of connection. |
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