 North Adams Finance Committee Finalizing New Fee ScheduleThe Finance Committee is hoping to finally complete a years-long effort to consolidate and update fees and fines that have been scattered throughout the city's ordinances.  WAM Theatre Teen Ensemble Now Accepting ApplicationsCalling Teen Theatre Artists & Change Makers for Paid Immersive Performance Opportunity  Weekend Outlook: Maple Sugaring Season, Live Music, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend in the Berkshires including a sugaring season celebration, International Women's Day community celebration dinner, live music, and more. NAHA Chosen for Apartment Wi-Fi ProgramThis initiative aims to enhance digital equity and connectivity for residents, ensuring that everyone has equal access to high-quality internet services.  Clark Arts Screens 'The Princess Bride'The Clark shows the film at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Pittsfield to Host Community Meeting with EPARepresentatives 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. As Nomination Deadline Nears, No Contested Elections in WilliamstownWith three weeks left to submit nomination papers for May's town election, no contested races are shaping up for the ballot as of Wednesday afternoon.  Pittsfield Officials Tour Schools Eyed for Combined BuildThe School Department sees an opportunity to rebuild two insufficient schools on one site with shared facilities — now it needs support from the School Committee and City Council.  Williamstown Health Inspector Updates Board of Health on TrainingThe town's health inspector Monday updated the Board of Health on training she has been receiving since taking the position in November. Mount Greylock Regional High School Honor RollThe total school enrollment is 553 of which 332 have made Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter. Dalton Cable Advisory Commission Discuss Contract NegotiationsThe commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications. The last time the town had a contract was in 1997 with Time Warner Cable, which was purchased by Spectrum in 2016.  Meals on Wheels Gets Pet Food Delivery ServiceA collaboration between Berkshire Humane Society, Elder Services of Berkshire County, and Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) has established a pet assistance assistance program for Meals on Wheels members.  Frances Jones-Sneed to Speak at WCMAThe lecture will begin at 6 p.m. at WCMA; the galleries will remain open until 6 p.m. for those who want to visit the exhibition prior to the talk. Public Encouraged to Nominate a Crossing Guard to be HonoredThe nomination period opened on March 1, 2024, and all submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20.  Berkshire Green Drinks: Pollinator Paradise LawnsThis free hybrid event is taking place online via Zoom and in person at Barrington Brewery, 420 Stockbridge Rd, in Great Barrington. The in-person social gathering begins around 5:15 PM; the presentation and Zoom meeting start at 6:00 PM. Dalton Seeks Input on Hazard Mitigation PlanThe meeting will be held on Friday, March 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 am at Town Hall. North Adams Schools Plan Forum on Grade ConfigurationSchool officials are planning a forum for parents on the proposed accelerated reconfiguration of the grades in the elementary schools.  Emergency Demo Called for Collapsing North Adams BuildingThe rear of the three-story brick building collapsed Tuesday night and officials have deemed it a public hazard that needed an emergency demolition. Pittsfield Mobile Home Park Requests 63% Rent IncreaseThis represents an over $200 increase per month, four times the last rent increase of $50 issued in 2012, according to documents filed with the board. Mass MoCA Workers Announce March 6 StrikeUnionized employees at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art say they will go on strike starting Wednesday, March 6, if no agreement on wages is reached by then.  Annual W.E.B. Du Bois Event Celebration at Bard College at Simon's RockThis event is part of the Town of Great Barrington's W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival. Williamstown's Public Library Celebrates 150 Years With Open HouseOther celebrations will occur throughout the year  Dalton Board OKs Talks for EV StationsThe project would install two chargers each at Pine Grove Park and the Senior Center, and one at Greenridge Park, with paving, painting, software, and maintenance being the only costs to the town.  Pittsfield Man Serving Aboard USS Theodore RooseveltThe Roosevelt is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group Nine, which is conducting routine operations in the 7th Fleet area of operations.  Pittsfield Anticipates Informal Cable Contract NegotiationsLast week, the panel welcomed Mayor Peter Marchetti and a Spectrum representative to begin a narrative on the city's cable needs. Pittsfield's 10-year contract ends in September. |
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