 Lenox First Graders Compete in Math OlympicsApproximately 50 first-grade students were joined by teachers, math coaches, and several parents at the Lenox Community Center to participate in the Math Olympics.  State Announce Consensus Revenue Forecast for Fiscal Year 2025Baseline state tax revenue growth essentially flat from FY24 to FY25  Dalton Considers Allowing 'Green' BurialsDalton has received some comments from residents expressing their interest in having this option available to them.  Teacher of the Month: Sarah LeidholdHoosac Valley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Sarah Leidhold has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month. Haddad Subaru Operation Warm InitiativeHaddad Subaru has teamed up with The Christian Center of Pittsfield to host a free coat event on Jan. 25. Hoosac Valley School Officials Elect Member, Prepare for Budget ProcessThe Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee has elected Robert Tetlow to represent the town of Cheshire for the next few months. FEMA Awards Funds to Mass For COVID OutreachThe $1,663,104 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Department of Public Health for the cost of contracting to run a contact center for Massachusetts residents to get accurate, up-to-date information relevant to a wide-range of COVID-19 related topics between July 2022 and May 2023. Governor Appoints Member of Cannabis Social Equity Advisory BoardGovernor Healey, Attorney General Campbell and Treasurer Goldberg Appoint Ryan Dominguez to the Cannabis Social Equity Advisory Board  Williamstown Select Board to Seek Data on Short-Term Rental IssueBut it did not reach a consensus — even about whether to take up the project that the Planning Board asked the Select Board members to address 15 months earlier.  Berkshire Bach Society Names Artistic DirectorMr. Drucker is a longtime member of the Berkshire Bach Ensemble and director of the BBS Bach at New Year's concert series. As Artistic Director, he will help spearhead new programming and performance opportunities. Meng's Pan Asian Restaurant in North Adams Changes HandsOwners Meng Wu "Jason" Wang and Yaling "Joy" Wang put the business up for sale recently and closed a deal with a couple from New York on Jan. 7.  National Grid Prepared for a Third Winter Storm of the WeekThe primary concerns associated with this storm include heavy rains, the potential for flooding in coastal and low-lying areas, and significant sustained wind, including the possibility of hazardous peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph in coastal areas. Saturated grounds from heavy rainfall and recent snow melting along with gusting winds can damage trees and knock down power wires, causing power outages in impacted locations. BCC Creative Writing WorkshopClasses will be held at BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield Dalton Holding Photo Contest for Annual Town ReportThe town is holding a photo contest to provide photographers of all ages and experience the opportunity to capture Dalton's "beauty" and "charm." Drury High School to Host End-of-Semester ShowcaseThe showcase takes place on Jan. 23 from 11:30AM–2:00PM at the school. Man Pleads Guilty To Breaking and Entering Charges in PittsfieldCampbell was sentenced by Judge Agostini in Berkshire Superior Court.  Clark Art Open on Martin Luther King, Jr. DayAdmission is free for all through March 2024. New Pittsfield School Committee Meets for First TimeThe new School Committee met for the first time on Wednesday, organizing its leadership and approving a budget calendar for fiscal 2025. Clarksburg Has Finance Committee in Place After 2 YearsHe expected to have a third person soon to fill out the committee and would update the board when that happened.  NBT Bank Cuts Ribbon on New North Street LocationNBT Bank celebrated its move across North Street on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting, pledging a continued commitment to the community.  Berkshire Museum offers Free Admission on Martin Luther King Jr. DayThe Academy Award-winning film Selma will be screened from 2 PM – 4 PM. The museum will be open 10 AM – 5 PM.  Weekend Outlook: Music, Comedy, and MoreBerkshire County is hosting a variety of events this weekend including live music, museum tours, and more. Pittsfield Public Schools Community Engagement SessionsThe meetings will be held on Thursday Jan. 18 at 6 pm at Williams Elementary School and Thursday Jan 25 at 5:30 pm at Conte Community School. Gittens' 31 Lead MCLA in Narrow Road WinTaconic High graduate Quentin Gittens scored a career-high 31 points Wednesday to lead the MCLA men's basketball team to an 80-76 win over Bridgewater State. Housatonic Valley Association Awarded GrantIn Berkshire County, this award will continue to build local and regional capacity through training opportunities, restoration collaboration, and planning while advancing locally driven, high-priority restoration projects such as culvert replacements and dam removals. |
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