 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. Smith College Women Top WilliamsSofia Rosa scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Wednesday to lead the Smith College women's basketball team to a 76-68 win over Williams.  Visiting Nurses' Union Picket for More Pay, More Care TimeBerkshire United, represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, is negotiating its first contract with Berkshire Health Systems and union members say they are pushing for fair pay and productivity standards. Multiple Berkshire Cultural Districts Receive GrantsThe grants are intended to encourage the development and success of the cultural districts and foster local cultural preservation.  Great Barrington Public Theater Winter, Spring ScheduleThe GBPT off-season schedule starts Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7pm at St. James Place in Great Barrington, with a free reading of "Iodine."  Donnybrook Golf Course Closes to Improve Sale PotentialIn a post on the club's website on Saturday, Matt Kelly said it was a tough decision to end what his father, Jim, had created but necessary in finding a purchaser for the 161 acres of land. Pepper Spray Deployed in Drury High Library; Student May Face ChargesAccording to a news post on the school's website, the incident occurred during the lunch period.  Cheshire Festival of Trees Opens in Community HouseThe town's decorated its new quarters in the former school with more than three dozen Christmas trees and wreaths.  Thistle & Mirth Turns to Patrons for Help With Pizza RebrandingThe owners of Thistle and Mirth are fundraising to rebrand to the bar's "nerdy and artsy roots" with the addition of pizza.  Mill Town Forms New Advisory BoardFormed in 2016, Mill Town's mission is to improve the quality of life in the region as part of a broad economic and community development strategy. MCLA Hosts Tour, Information Session for Saint Rose StudentsThe The College of Saint Rose announced on Friday, Dec. 24 it will close after the Spring 2024 semester. Great Barrington Swaps Out Streetlights with LED BulbsThe savings in the first year include a one-time energy efficiency rebate of $52,895, and ongoing savings in the following years will be $49,566.15. For the first year, total savings will be $103,662.  Clark Art Airs 'Florencia En El Amazonas'In conjunction with the broadcast, the Clark's Manton Study Center for Works on Paper hosts a special pop-up exhibition.  North Adams School Committee Says Hello, Goodbye and CongratulationsIncoming member Cody Chamberlain was in attendance, student representatives Carson Rylander and Jacob Gladu joined the committee and Karen Bond, whose term is ending, was bid farewell. Dalton Discusses Options for Cable Contract NegotiationsThe commission was re-established to negotiate a new contract with Charter Communications. MCLA Men's Basketball Improves to 5-4Hayden Morris-Gay scored 20 points Tuesday to lead the MCLA men's basketball team to an 81-52 win over New England College. Williams Men's Basketball Beats SUNY OneontaAlex Lee scored 16 points to lead the Williams College men's basketball team to a 70-65 win over SUNY Oneonta on Tuesday.  Haddad Subaru Boosts Pittsfield Fire's BFit Challenge TeamHaddad Subaru has boosted the Pittsfield Fire Department's BFit Challenge fundraiser by $5,000 to support occupational cancer.  Retired Adams Police K-9 Kumar DiesThe town's beloved K-9 Kumar has died. The Police Department posted the news on its Facebook on Tuesday afternoon. NBT Contributes $75,000 to CHP BerkshiresFunds Will Help Support Dental Services  Community Contra Dance in WilliamstownThe dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can: $12 - $20 suggested, and barter is also welcome.  Williamstown's Remedy Hall Helps Provide Life's NecessitiesBryant started Remedy Hall this fall to help ease the burden endured by community members in a far from perfect world.  COLA can sweeten retirement and health accountsIt's usually a good idea to contribute to the tax-advantaged retirement and health care accounts available to you. And here's some good news: In 2024, you can put even more into these accounts.  Pittsfield Mayor-Elect Marchetti Announces Administrative TeamVanBramer currently serves as the Director of Administrative Services for Mayor Tyer, and Walsh currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police for the City of Pittsfield. |
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