 How Is Pittsfield Being Surveilled? Councilors Want to KnowWard 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham and Ward 7 Councilor Katherine Moody have asked for reports on the surveillance technology Pittsfield uses.  Oct. 17 Opening Planned for Williamstown Skate ParkThe festivities, scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m., will feature a demonstration by a professional skateboarder, food and music to celebrate the long-sought publicly/privately funded facility. National Grid Urges Customers to Be Aware of Rising Scam CallsIf contacted by someone claiming to represent the company, National Grid recommends that customers always ask for identification.  After More Than a Century, Heating Failure Puts Adams Turners' Future at RiskFor more than a century, generations have gathered for dances, community gatherings and bowling at Turn Hall, but that longtime tradition is now in jeopardy after the building's aging heating system failed.  Four Pets Lost in North Adams FireA cat may be the cause of a fire that forced a woman to flee her home on Saturday night and lose four of her five pets. 'Laps for Liam' Benefit Walk Set at Abbott SchoolCulpepper is asking community members to walk "Laps for Liam" Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 to 3. Event rain date will be Oct. 10, again from 11 to 3. Two T's Thrifting Moved to Park StreetTwo T's Thrifting was opened by Trisha Carlo in January. The name is a homage to her late partner, Tom Bradley, who died in 2022. She said they both loved thrifting together. Dalton Looks to Boost Recycling Through Education, Hauler RegulationsRecycling is a required part of curbside collection for Dalton residents and businesses, and now an education campaign has been launched to ensure the community understands the requirements. Berkshire Built: Roxie's BarkerySince 2020, Roxie's Barkery has been making all-natural treats for dogs after owner McKenna Burzimati realized there weren't many options for pet owners.  Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt Clues 2026The annual Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt, a traditional and popular feature that kicks off Fall Foliage Festival Week, starts today, Saturday, Sept 26.  Friday Front Porch Feature: A Former Sanctuary Now a HomeOur Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 53 Greylock Terrace. North Adams Student Struck by Bicyclist at Bus StopThe child sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released later that morning. Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Warns Public of Phone ScamThe Sheriff's Office has received an increased number of calls from community members reporting that they were contacted by someone claiming to be a member of the Sheriff's Office from numbers with 413 area codes @theMarket: Bonds are breaking bad but equitOil prices are also gaining, forcing global central banks into a higher-for-longer interest rate posture. Equity investors simply yawn. North Adams Council Gets Update on Opioid Collaborative ActionsThe City Council got an update from the Berkshire Overdose and Addiction Prevention Collaborative on Tuesday.  Friends of the North Adams Public Library Book Sale Opens TodayThe sale runs Friday, Sept. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and continues Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pittsfield Schools Revisiting Contact Information Policy After Teacher AllegationParents, teachers, and people who represent both roles on Wednesday spoke passionately about allegations that a teacher collected personal information from students. Lanesborough Board Bans Resident from Dog OwnershipAnimal Control Officer Dale Newberry asked the Select Board on Monday to ban resident Lori Broderick from owning a dog for five years. The Retired Investor: Hedge Your Home Heating Oil NowI recommend calling your local oil company for a quote once you read this column. Don't be surprised if the price is at least $2 or more per gallon above the government-forecasted average.  Weekend Outlook: Lenox Apple Squeeze and MoreIt might look to be a rainy first weekend of fall, but there's plenty to do around the Berkshires. Peru Selectman Pays $3K Penalty for Conflict of InterestEdward Munch has paid a $3,000 civil penalty for violating the conflict of interest law by participating in creating the paid maintenance position he intended to apply for and then working in the new job while still on the Select Board.  Dalton Weighs Sites for Combined Public Safety FacilityOver the course of several meetings, officials have said both the police and fire departments have outgrown their current spaces, prompting discussions about whether a combined public safety complex could offer a feasible long-term solution. North Berkshire Educational Study Updating CommunitiesThe steering committee for a regional study on secondary education is getting the word out to participating communities and asking for input. Healey Files Legislation to Suspend Gas TaxIf passed, the legislation would suspend the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax for two months, providing immediate relief for residents and truckers. Charter Objection Halts Pittsfield DEI Office RestructureCouncil chambers saw another charter objection on Tuesday following a lengthy conversation about renaming and merging the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |
|||
|
