 Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and VolunteersNonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski.  Williamstown Neighbors Not Satisfied with Habitat ResponseChristopher Bolton joined several residents who live near the planned subdivision in saying that Habitat has been unresponsive to the concerns raised by those neighbors.  Pittsfield Council Endorses 11 Departmental BudgetsThe City Council preliminarily approved 11 department budgets in under 90 minutes on the first day of fiscal year 2025 hearings.  Butterflies Honor Passed Loved Ones at HospiceCare EventThe release is one of the memorial services HospiceCare does for families of folks who have died in the last year but it is also open to the community, she said.  Haiku on the Hoosic CelebrationThis program is supported by HooRWA, Tourists, and by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council. Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Honors Former Pittsfield MayorAward presented on May 16 at Home for Good Event  Zion's 16th Annual Plant SaleThose who would like to donate plants for the sale, you can bring them to the church on Friday, May 24 between 10 and noon. Lenox Seeking Volunteers for Town Manager Screening CommitteeCurrent Town Manager Chris Ketchen will step down at the end of June.  Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program FreeThey ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.  Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces ResignationFor the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent. Pittsfield Council Sees $808K in Community Preservation FundsThe City Council last week saw 11 Community Preservation Act funding allocations totaling $808,547. Dalton Lift Still in Limbo; ADA Picnic Tables ComingAccording to Hill Engineering, Town Hall could install a vertical lift in the Police Department's closet and go up into the town account's office. However, no one wants to give up the closet or office, she said.  Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy GunsThe district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns. Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown PorchA Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.  Greylock appoints Anthony Rinaldi as Director EmeritusIn March 2024, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Rinaldi. Hoosac Harvest Annual Seedling Swap ReturnsThe Swap will be held on May 25 at the North Adams Farmers Market on Main Street, North Adams.  Flag Meant to Represent Inclusion Sparks Debate in WilliamstownOne of the authors of a proposed bylaw amendment to allow the display of the Progress Pride on town flag poles said he welcomes more dialogue about the proposal. Berkshire Planning Commission Approves 'Conservative' FY25 BudgetBerkshire Regional Planning Commission has a "conservative" budget for fiscal year 2025 with a nearly 6 percent increase.  Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory AhonenCory Ahonen, chief engagement officer for the state's Executive Office of Veterans Services, served his country in the Air Force from 2008 to 2014 as a staff sergeant. Mass MoCA Commission Approves Mental Health Practices as TenantsThe Mass MoCA Commission on Thursday approved three new tenants for Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Same Place, New Day for Williamstown Town Meeting 2024The New England town meeting — steeped in tradition — has been far from traditional in the Village Beautiful over the last five years. Mass Unemployment and Job Estimates for April 2024Unemployment remains steady at 2.9 percent for third straight month, labor force participation rate increases  BAAMS Receives $10K Donation from Noel FamilyThe Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies Inc. (BAAMS) has recently garnered significant support from the family of the late Edward J. Noel Jr.  One Injured in 4-Vehicle Crash on Dalton Avenue in PittsfieldThe crashes happened at 9:40 p.m. when a westbound Honda Accord on Dalton Avenue crossed the double yellow line, striking a Subaru sedan traveling east, causing it to spin out.  Adams Housing Authority Rededicates McAndrews Community CenterResidents of the senior living facility gathered in the new community room on Wednesday to rededicate it to James McAndrew and welcome Housing Secretary Edward Augustus. |
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