Weekend Outlook: Student Art, Music & HistoryWith the area warming up, events are blooming in the Berkshires this weekend, including an egg hunt, live music, fitness events, and more. Clark Art Airs Production of 'La Rondine'The Clark broadcasts the opera in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 15-19In addition, raising structures on South Onota Street, South John Street, West Union Street and Acorn Street will occur April 16 to April 19. Holiday Hours: Patriots DayMonday, April 15, is Patriots Day, a state holiday marking the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord that began the American Revolution. The day is celebrated on the third Monday in April. Senior Golf Series Returns in SeptemberThe Berkshire County Fall Senior Golf series returns in September with events on five consecutive Wednesdays starting Sept. 18. Dalton CRA May Day Races Return May 5The 47th annual Community Recreation Association May Day Races will be held Sunday, May 5, at Nessacus Middle School, with major sponsorship by Greylock Federal Credit Union. BAV Launches Market Match Fund Campaign for 2024"Boost SNAP, Build Community" seeks to raise $30,000 to amplify Market Match impact BEAT: Bringing Pollinators HomeThis free and open-to-the-public event will be held on Wednesday, April 17, from 6 PM to 8 PM, on the lower floor of the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, 1 Wendell Ave. Dalton Green Committee Clarifies Scope of Climate Action PlanThe Green Committee clarified the scope of the Climate Action Plan during its meeting last week to include climate-related hazard mitigation as one of its priorities. Williamstown Charter Proposal Sparks Concern over 'Separation of Powers'The Select Board and Planning Board this week clashed over a proposal that would add to the town charter a mechanism to ensure compliance with the foundation of town government. Berkshire United Way Celebrates a Century of ServiceBerkshire United Way celebrated 100 years of service on Wednesday with hundreds of community members at the Colonial Theatre. Pittsfield Co-op Recognizes Employees for 40 Years of ServiceLike most long-tenured individuals in financial service institutions, they began as tellers. Both experienced banking before technology became the norm and remember paper processes, applications and documentation. Adams Review Library, COA and Education BudgetsThe Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen reviewed the public services, Hoosac Valley Regional School District and McCann Technical School budgets on Tuesday. Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Wright Building TIEThe Community and Economic Development subcommittee has supported tax incentives for the rehabilitation of the Wright Building and the former Jim's House of Shoes. Great Barrington Launches Community Liaison ProjectJovanina Pagano and Sylvana Proaño will work directly with community organizations and residents, particularly those community members who experience marginalization, to build meaningful, reciprocal relationships between residents and the town government. Clark Art Screens 'Berlin: Symphony of a Great City'The Clark shows "Berlin: Symphony of a Great City" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. BArT Announces Third 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." Historic Valley Campground Opens in May; Commissioners Get UpdateThe Windsor Lake Recreation Commission has been charged with researching fees and amenities at campgrounds Pittsfield Kayak Kiosk Proposal Triggers ConcernA proposed kayak rental kiosk at Onota Lake has triggered concern from city councilors and community members. Peter Sykes Plays the Roosevelt Organ in Great BarringtonBerkshire Bach will show a documentary about the organ in the Parish Hall before the concert, at 2:45 pm. Berkshire Organizations Receive Mass Cultural Council AwardsThis program provides grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers to spend on touring shows or touring artist fees. These grants aim to target funding to those most directly impacted by the operation of resort-style casinos. Dalton Fire District Prioritizes Ambulance, Fire Improvements in BudgetThe Fire District is anticipating a budget of $3,516,650 for fiscal year 2025, an increase of $820,196 from last year. Lenox Community Center: 'Keep on Driving'Scheduled for April 17 at 1:30 pm, the event seeks to offer residents essential knowledge to enhance their driving skills and stay updated on licensing matters. Pittsfield Businesses Named Finalists Economic Impact AwardsAccording to MassEcon, the Economic Impact Awards celebrate companies throughout the Commonwealth for their contributions to the state's economy. |
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