 MassHealth To Expand Eligibility and Lower Insurance CostsApproved 1115 Waiver Amendment will Make Health Care More Accessible, Equitable and Affordable for Hundreds of Thousands of Residents Former District Attorney Marks Year In New Position in St. LouisHarrington was elected as the first female district attorney for Berkshire County in 2018. Unemployment and Job Estimates for March 2024Labor force increased by 8,300; Unemployment remains steady at 2.9 percent  Community Members Assist in Trout Stocking Onota LakeFish and buckets flew into Onota Lake on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to MassWildlife's annual spring trout stocking event.  Teacher of the Month: Alla ChelukhovaBerkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School history teacher Alla Chelukhova has been selected as the April Teacher of the Month. New England States Seek Funding for Transmission, Energy Storage InfrastructureTwo applications demonstrate continued regional and interregional collaboration on electricity infrastructure to bolster grid reliability and resilience MassDOT Extends Public Comment Period for Beyond MobilityBeyond Mobility plan to help guide MassDOT's decision-making and investments through 2050 Comment period one step in robust public engagement efforts Clark Art Fourth Tuesday Foraging Walk SeriesAll foraging walks are free. Advance registration required; capacity is limited.  Bascom Lodge to Open Memorial Day WeekendBascom Lodge will open to overnight guests and visitors on Memorial Day weekend.  Toy Library Installed at Onota LakeFeel free to use or leave a toy at Onota Lake's newest infrastructure meant to foster community and benefit kids.  Clark Art Presents Music At the Manton ConcertThe performance takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. School Budget Has Cheshire Pondering Prop 2.5 OverrideThe Board of Selectmen voted to schedule a Proposition 2.5 override vote, a move seen as a precaution to cover funding for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District if an agreement between the school and town cannot be reached. South County Construction OperationsConstruction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones  Weekend Outlook: Spring Celebrations, Clean-ups, and MoreThis spring weekend, there are a variety of events in and around the Berkshires, including Spring Celebrations, music, cleanups, and more.  Lenox Library Lecture Series to Feature Mark VolpeNow in its 17th season, the Distinguished Lecture Series is organized and hosted by Dr. Jeremy Yudkin, a resident of the Berkshires and Professor of Music and Co-Director of the Center for Beethoven Research at Boston University.  CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Day Urgent CareThe mobile care team travels Berkshire County cities and towns from Sheffield to North Adams, on weekdays and some weekends. BCC Massage Therapy Program to Hold Meet and Greet'The free event will be held on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, in Room G-12.  Clark Art Presents 'Writing Closer: Art and Writing'April's open writing session theme, "Art and Writing," features prints, drawings, and photographs exploring the relationship between images and text.  Adams Welcomes New Officer; Appoints Housing Authority Board MemberDesroches graduated from the Police Academy on March 22 in the top tier in his class. He's currently in the field training program and assigned to Sgt. Curtis Crane. Dalton Planning Board OKs Gravel Company PermitThe hours of operation will remain 7 to 4 p.m. The commission approved owner Paul Nichols' request to allow trucks to depart the property in either direction.  Williams College Receives Anonymous $25M Gift to Support ProjectsThe donors, who wish to remain anonymous, say the gift reflects their desire to not only support Williams but also President Maud S. Mandel's strategic vision and plan for the college.  Clark Art Presents Classical Music ConcertYarn/Wire is a new music quartet dedicated to the promotion of creative, meaningful live musical experiences in the US and abroad. Yarn/Wire achieves this by supporting composers and audiences through live performances, educational activities, and large-scale collaborative projects.  Solo Guitar Concert At the Adams Free LibraryThursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. Concert Event at Adams Free Library  Williamstown Select Board Talks Dog Park, Short-Term RentalsThe Select Board could be going back to the drawing board on a proposal to designate an area of the Spruces Park for off-leash dogs.  Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System to BeginWater mains throughout the city will be flushed, through hydrants, over the upcoming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. |
| More Stories |
