 BMS Announces Talent and Merit Scholarship RecipientsStudents who are accepted into the Talent & Merit Scholarship Program benefit from up to 100 percent tuition assistance.  SVMC Summer Gala Raises $1.5M for New Cancer CenterThe event, which hosted nearly 400 people, broke all previous fundraising records in support of building a new regional cancer center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).  Hillard Throws One-Hitter for Babe Ruth TeamCam Hillard struck out six and allowed just one hit Saturday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars to a 4-0 win over Westfield in the opener of the Western Massachusetts State Tournament at Bullens Field.  Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14s Top WestfieldCam Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a double Saturday to help lift the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 14-year-old All-Stars to a 10-7 win over Westfield to start the Western Mass State Tournament at Bullens Field.  Fox, Pittsfield 10s Pull Away Late Against Great BarringtonMason Fox delivered in a 16-1, four-inning win over Great Barrington to open the best-of-three Don Gleason District 1 Tournament championship final at Deming Park.  Dalton-Hinsdale, Pittsfield 12-Year-Olds Open Tourney with WinsOn Sunday at noon, Dalton-Hinsdale will be tested by Pittsfield, which took a 16-1 decision over Great Barrington in the other pool play matchup. MassDOT: South County Road WorkLane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:  Dalton Fire Chief Earns AccreditationFire Chief Christian Tobin has earned his accreditation through the state Fire Service Commission.  Adams Community Bank Elects Next CEO and PresidentCommunity Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC elects next CEO and President.  'Baseball in the Berkshires' Tells New Stories at Lenox's Ventfort HallTen years after he started chronicling, cataloging and collecting artifacts that tell the story of Berkshire County's connection to America's pastime, Larry Moore is still adding pieces to the story.  Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial ExceedanceTwo Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. BArT Fourth Quarter Honor RollStudents who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors."" Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors."  Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, a Festival, and MoreThere are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, ice cream train rides, First Fridays, and more.  To DIY or Not to DIY: The Pros and Cons of ProfessionalReplacement windows are a considerable investment for homeowners. However, the upgrade process doesn’t end with ordering new frames; it also involves installing them. Berkshire Athenaeum announces Call for ArtThe theme for the Call for Art is "empowerment."  Local Author to Speak at Ventfort HallLocal author and historian, Cornelia Brooke Gilder, will engage Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop in a conversational presentation. A tea will be served after the presentation.  Mainers Pull Away Late in Pitching Duel at Joe WolfeThe Sanford Mainers Thursday rallied for four runs in the top of the eighth inning and went on to a 4-1 win over the North Adams SteepleCats at Joe Wolfe Field. BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment DeadlineInterested families should note that the best way to secure a seat, or a desirable waitlist spot for the 2024-2025 school year is to apply before the July 25 deadline.  Berkshire Green Drinks: Darkness at NightJuly Berkshire Green Drinks will focus on the effects of light pollution and the Dark Sky initiative  Williamstown Coping with More Erosion Along Hoosic RiverThe town is looking at several potential projects to stabilize the banks of the Hoosic River in the foreseeable future.  Lanesborough FinCom Puts Newcomers in ChargeThe Finance Committee held its first meeting of the fiscal year and elected two newcomers as its leaders.  Weather Cooperates for Pittsfield 4th of July ParadeThe downtown corridor was alive with red, white, and blue as thousands gathered to watch the Fourth of July parade. Senator Mark Announces July Staff Office HoursAppointments are not required.  Fourth of July: The Declaration of IndependenceWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Lenox Memorial School Joins MassDOT ProgramLenox Memorial Middle and High School joins the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School Program. |
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