 2nd Street Elects New Executive DirectorOutgoing director Jason Cuyler to join Berkshire County Sheriff's Office  MassDOT Aeronautics Applies For AID GrantSecond phase of UAS/drone-based digital system aims to help optimize MassDOT highway processes  Heart & Soil Collective Connects Farmers, Food and FamiliesHeart and Soil Collective is one of the Berkshire nonprofits formed during that time with the goal to connect people to the farmers and land and increase food security from every angle. Governor Makes Four Nominations to District CourtGovernor Maura T. Healey nominated Leo Fama, Francis V. Kenneally, Courtney C. Linnehan and Marjorie P. Tynes to the Massachusetts District Court. Gittens Scores 28 in Loss for MCLA MenSam Dion scored 25 points Saturday to lead the Worcester State men's basketball team to a 100-76 win over MCLA. Williams Men's Basketball Advances in Conference TournamentCole Prowitt-Smith and Brandon Roughley each scored 19 points Saturday to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to a 67-47 win over Hamilton in the quarter-finals of the NESCAC tournament. Pittsfield Council OKs Battery Energy Storage RegulationsThe City Council approved Tuesday a proposal to add a battery energy storage system overlay, or BESS, district. FEMA Awards Funds to Massachusetts for COVID School Testing CostsThe department purchased and distributed 1,089,354 COVID-19 antigen tests to students, faculty and staff at schools statewide during that time period. Governor Executive Order Establishing Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task ForceGovernor to seek $100 million in upcoming Economic Development Bill to create Applied AI Hub in Massachusetts. Administration also launches InnovateMA partnership with Northeastern to use AI to improve state government operations A Reminder to Remove Ice ShantiesLeaving an ice fishing shanty on the ice can result in a fine and points on your license, and shanties may not be left at state fishing access areas.  Clarksburg to Consider Community Preservation ActThe Select Board on Thursday voted to place the adoption of the state Community Preservation Act on the town meeting warrant at the request of the Historical Commission. Dalton Board of Health Navigates Infectious Disease Protocols for Green BurialThe Board of Health continued to chip away on how it wants to word the "Green Burials" guidelines during its meeting on Wednesday.  Lenox Library to Host Award-Winning Writer Peter CanellosThe lecture is free and open to the public. Berkshire Student Film Festival Seeks SubmissionsImages Cinema seeks submissions from area high school and college students  Berkshire Grown Elects New Officers and TrusteesJoining the Board in 2024 are three food and farming-focused Berkshire residents:  Pittsfield School Committee Sees Breakdown of FY23 ExpendituresWhile the majority is attributed to the budget approved by the School Committee, this also includes a healthy amount of state aid and funds from other city departments. BCC Continues Community WorkshopsAll classes will be held on BCC’s main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.  Clark Art Broadcasts 'King Lear'This event takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.  Wahconah Regional High School Urges Change Through TogethernessThe message of togetherness echoed in the Wahconah Regional High School auditorium during a civility assembly on Thursday afternoon. Williamstown Looking to Designate Leashed, Unleashed Dog Areas at SprucesThe Select Board on Monday discussed finding a way to designate areas in the Spruces Park where dogs can and cannot be kept off leash. Lenox Mountain Remains Identified as Susan LockwoodThe Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has positively identified the human remains found on Lenox Mountain as Susan Lockwood.  Letter: Democratic Writer Out of Touch With RealityAfter reading his letter to the editor entitled "Contrast Between Parties," I'm struggling to determine if Michael Wise is merely out of touch with reality or if he's intentionally attempting to gaslight people. My guess is that it's the latter.  Pittsfield Suns Pause Season at Wahconah Park, Promise New Summer ProgrammingThe Pittsfield Suns have decided to pause this year's baseball season at Wahconah Park and the administration says it is committed to offering "new opportunities" at the facility over the summer. Dalton Town Hall Lift Out of Order, ADA Picnic TablesThe Town Hall lift is still out of order so public meetings are only being held when the library is open.  New Members Join the Flying Cloud Institute BoardFlying Cloud Institute (FCI) announced that Alison Brigham, Leigh Doherty and América López have joined the organization's Board of Directors. |
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