 Pittsfield Council Talks Roadwork and Weather DelaysHalf of the work done on city roads since the turn of the century was completed in the last seven years.  Governor Files Fiscal Year 2025 BudgetThe spending plan aims to make Massachusetts more affordable and improve quality of life through education, infrastructure and housing investments State Fire Marshal: Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous WeatherState Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O'Brien are reminding residents to "Keep Warm, Keep Safe" and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes.  Clark Art Screens 'Force of Evil'Presentation is fourth installment in New Restorations Film Series  North Adams Councilors Get Narcan PresentationBerkshire County had 47 fatal overdoses in 2022, a dozen of them in North County. Of those, eight occurred in North Adams. Dalton Fire Chief Swearing in Ceremony MondayThe Fire District is inviting community members to a swearing-in ceremony for the new fire chief on Monday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. in the Stationary Factory. Red Cross Announce Emergency Blood ShortageRoad conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products. $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email for those who come to give in February Pittsfield Council OKs Incentives for Housing ProjectCouncilor at Large Alisa Costa loves that there is an affordable housing aspect to the project.  Governor Makes Appointments to Executive Office of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentAdministration prioritizing connecting work authorized individuals with jobs in health care and human services, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing  Clark Art Presents Conversation on Environmental Issues in ArtThe conversation takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Bay State Winter Games Returning to BerkshiresThe games will be held at the Williams College Lansing Champman Skating Rink in Williamstown.  Williamstown Select Board Hears Plan for Updated Skate ParkThe Select Board on Monday night heard a presentation from a group that hopes to renovate and upgrade the town's skate park on Stetson Road across from Bud Anderson Field. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Battery Energy Storage OrdinanceThe Ordinances and Rules subcommittee supports city efforts to bring battery energy storage guidelines to Pittsfield. North Adams License Commission Reduces Tavern HoursThe commissioners voted to impose a last call at 11:30 p.m. and "lights out" at midnight from February through the end of April, at which time the order will be evaluated. Dalton Select Board Approves Traffic Study for Senior CenterThe Select Board voted to accept the Traffic Commission recommendation to conduct a traffic study at the Senior Center during its meeting on Monday. 2nd Street Awarded $300K CERP GrantFunds will bolster staff support of formerly incarcerated individuals  Treasury bonds: Still safe for investorsYou may have read reports about an impending "debt crisis" in the U.S. Should you be worried about investing in Treasury securities?  Free Composting Drop Now Offered at Great Barrington Transfer StationComposting of food waste is now easier in Great Barrington for people who don't reuse food scraps for gardening. Berkshire Schools Awarded Financial Literacy GrantState Agencies Announce Financial Literacy Grant Recipients. Massachusetts high schools will use funding to host financial education fairs for their students.  Clark Art Presents Sensing Nature At the ClarkClark educators lead a slow engagement with nature and art, focused on enhancing wellbeing. This new seasonal program encourages visitors to connect deeply with the landscapes on the Clark's campus and in the galleries. Central Berkshire's FY25 Draft Budget Up $1MThe Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 3.35 percent increase to its operating budget for fiscal 2025, which translates to nearly a little more than $1 million over this year.  Mayor Marchetti Debuts 'One Pittsfield' TV ShowMayor Peter Marchetti launched his bi-weekly television program on Monday with an overview of the administration's first few weeks.  Adams Town Counsel Retiring After 24 YearsThe town of Adams will be without a St. John in the town counsel's seat for the first time in nearly half a century. BHS Hiring Event for North Adams Regional HospitalPositions Available with Immediate Hiring Possible North Berkshire Waste District Interested In Hydrogen Facility ProjectLocal Power is partnering with California-based Ways2H to reuse trash and non-recyclable plastic using an evolving technology that is already built and operated in Japan, China, India, and the United States. |
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