Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Cardboard Box Races, and More

There are a variety of events this weekend in the Berkshires including festivals, Valentine's Day themed events, and more.

Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment Grants

Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment.

BCC to Hold Open House

The event takes place in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.

CDCSB Announces Appointment of Interim Executive Director

Philip will lead the CDCSB's dual mission to create housing and economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income households in the southern Berkshires. Mr Orenstein has stepped down from his role as CDCSB Board member and Treasurer to take on this role.

Pittsfield Has Allocated Almost All ARPA Funds

The city has allocated $40.4 million of its $40.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and the rest must be committed by the end of the year.

North Adams Taking Another Look at 'Aesthetic' Crosswalks

Several pedestrian rights-of-way had been painted in by volunteers with the group Art About Town more than a decade ago but the project was dropped over concerns about crossing the state Department of Transportation.

AYJ Fund Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Cancer Research, Children

Joe and Kathy Arabia hosted a mini-golf tournament a decade ago to raise money for reasearch on childhood cancer after the death of their daughter, 16-year-old Anna Yan Ji Arabia.

CHP: How to Love Your Heart, for Heart Month

Key risk factors impacting the heart include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking, including second-hand smoke exposure.

Crane Stationery Future Uncertain With Reports of Layoffs

Mohawk Fine Papers, which owns Crane Stationery, is reportedly being acquired by the international Fedrigoni Group.

Construct Launches Winter Fundraising Campaign for Emergency Assistance

Construct has increased this year's campaign goal to $150,000.

Lanesborough Police See 3-5 Years In 'Temporary' Station

The Police Department will likely be in its "temporary" location for three to five years and now wishes to expand the space.

Nominations Sought for Berkshire Nonprofit Awards

The awards recognize exceptional work being done by individuals in the nonprofit sector.

Williamstown Select Board Urged to Sign Resolution on Gaza Cease Fire

The resolution calls on the town's elected representatives to support "an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza" and call on Washington to "commit to diplomatic efforts towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Israel and Palestine, emphasizing the self-determination of the Palestinian people."

MCLA Physics Department Launches Speaker Series with Recent Grant Award

The talk will take place in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) 121 on Wednesday, February 21 at 5 p.m. with a reception in the CSI atrium at 4 p.m.

Clark Art Offers Activities During School Vacation Week

Every day this week, visitors can also pick up a set of complimentary colored pencils and a drawing pad at the Clark Center Admissions desk. Admission is free for all visitors through March 31, 2024.

North Adams Swears in New Firefighters

Mayor Jennifer Macksey introduced the firefighters, noting Rodrigues, of Dorchester, is a veteran of the Army Reserve and holds a bachelor of arts with a concentration in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts at Boston.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Paint Stewardship Efforts

Searchers Recover Human Remains on Lenox Mountain

Human remains recovered on Lenox Mountain are being investigated in the disappearance of Susan Lockwood.

Fire Truck Vote Sparks OML Complaint, Dalton Board Rejection

The decision by the Board of Water Commissioners to renegotiate the ladder truck contract is at risk of being invalidated as a result of an Open Meeting Law violation filed against it.

Dalton Select Board OKs Nonresident Board Policy

The town does not currently have a policy restricting nonresidents from serving.

Letter: Contrast Between Parties

Good government builds on laws and regulations, on debate and compromise.

BHS Receives Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award

Healthgrades Names Berkshire Health Systems a 2024 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award Recipient: Berkshire Medical Center Among Top 10 Percent Nationwide for Outpatient Joint Replacement

CHP Berkshires Board Welcomes New Member

As vice president of culture and brand and DEI officer at Greylock Federal Credit Union, Melendez-Mabee brings to CHP her skills in corporate workplace diversity issues, training and initiatives.

Berkshire Farms, Organizations Receive Food Access Grants

Red Shirt Farm and Berkshire Grown were awarded grants.

Steeple City Plaza Sold for $1.75M; V&V Liquors Closes

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