 Long winter's nap: Which animals hibernate?Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation that allows animals to survive low temperatures and periods of time without food. Public Comment Period for Housatonic Rest of River PlanThe comment period is open until Feb. 1. State Athletic Association Honors County UmpireThe Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association recently named Don Singleton of Williamstown the 2022-23 Baseball Official of the Year in the commonwealth.  North Adams Menorah Symbol of Perseverance, HopeThe first "candle" on the city's menorah was lighted on Thursday night marking the beginning of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Pittsfield High School Honor RollOf the 723 students enrolled, 342 students, or 47 percent, achieved high honors, and 58 students, or 8 percent, earned honors.  ServiceNet Announces Two New Senior Leadership PositionsServiceNet announced the promotion of two leaders in its Developmental and Brain Injury Services (DBIS) division. North Adams Holiday Music Tour on Chase HillThe entire event is free.  Reissued Copy of 'Down Memory Lane' for Sale NowThe commission started to accept orders on Thursday and has already received 10 orders.  Clark Art Exhibit on Its Works on Paper AcquisitionsMajor Retrospective of the Clark’s collecting activities for prints, drawings, and photographs opens on December 16, 2023 BCC Foundation Lends Financial Assistance to Paraprofessional Program$16K funding supports mentorship for future teachers Pittsfield Seeks Applications for Housing Rehabilitation WorkApplicants must meet the income guidelines.  Ghost Tours at Ventfort HallAdmission is $30 and the minimum age to attend is age 12.  Pittsfield CPA Committee Deems 16 Applications EligibleThe panel this week deemed 16 applications as eligible to submit a fiscal 2024 funding application — one of which is conditionally eligible. The total ask is about $1.7 million and the city has around $966,000 to disperse. Dalton Green Committee Creates Compost Program SubcommitteeThe subcommittee is made up of three Green Committee members, Antonio Pagliarulo, Thomas Irwin and Todd Logan.  Pittsfield Remembers Those Lost at Pearl Harbor 82 Years AgoAround 50 community members gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday to mark Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.  Adams Free Library offers Workshop in Pastel PaintingRegistration is required. Library events are free and open to the public. Dalton Works to Update Hazard Mitigation PlanThe hazard mitigation planning committee has been meeting to gather information for Jamie Caplan Consulting for the last couple months. Part of the consultant's requirements is that there be a public forum meeting.  Toys For Tots Providing for Thousands of Berkshire County KidsThe Berkshire County House of Correction's storage building looked more like Santa's workshop as a dozen volunteers sorted mountains of toys for ages newborn to 14.  CHP Berkshires Welcomes New CliniciansCommunity Health Programs, Inc., is a healthcare network based in the Berkshires of Western Mass. serving approximately 30,000 regional residents Local Recovery Documentary to Premiere"Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Recovery"- a documentary featuring Berkshire County community members to premiere Dec. 13 and 14, 2023. Pittsfield Health Department Homebound Vaccination AppointmentsAs the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, there is still time for residents to get vaccinated.  Berkshire Green Drinks: Twenty Years of Protecting the Environment for WildlifeThe virtual gathering will take place by Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6:00 to 7:15 PM. Three Projects Could See Revitalization Across North AdamsRepresentatives from three different community initiatives are collaborating to better connect to the community and improve the effects of urban revitalization. Clarksburg Taxpayers Will See Drop in Tax Rate, Increase in BillsThe Select Board last week voted for a single tax rate that will translate to an estimated property tax of $15.13 per $1,000 valuation. MCLA Women's Basketball Falls on RoadSarah Wisniewski scored 16 points Tuesday to lead the Johnson and Wales women's basketball team to a 55-36 win over MCLA. |
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