 North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey ScamOfficials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time. Pittsfield Awarded Clean Water GrantPittsfield was awarded a $445,104 Lead Service Line Planning Grant Adams Fire District Sets New Tax RateThe rate accepted Wednesday morning at the tax classification hearing represents a five-cent increase over the last rate of 91 cents. Increased assessed values in town largely drove this rate. Great Barrington Proposes Filtration Subsidy for HWW's Housatonic CustomersThe subsidy would be retroactive to Jan. 1, 2018, to help HWW customers who have already invested in filtration. BCC Trustees OK Water Quality Monitoring Certificate ProgramLast week, the Board of Trustees approved a request for a new 11-credit Water Quality Monitoring certificate program. Pittsfield Release Notice of Untreated Water DischargeThis overflow consists of untreated or partially treated sewage and waste. Avoid contact with these waterbodies for 48 hours after the discharge or overflow ceases due to increased health risks from bacteria and other pollutants. State Commemorates National Fix-A-Leak-Week Campaign and World Water DayFix-A-Leak week aims to raise awareness about the importance of finding and repairing water leaks in homes and businesses, while this year's World Water Day theme is accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis.  Celebration Focuses on Importance of Water as Critical ResourceH20 was the theme of the night on Thursday as dozens of activists gathered at the Beacon Cinema for the first Berkshire Water Awards. |
