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State Officials Urge Fire Safety During Open Burning Season
Season Begins Tomorrow; Wildfires in Massachusetts and California Prompt Safety Reminder
Gina Coleman Chosen as the Recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker Award
The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire.
Blackinton Mill OK'd for Tourist Cabin Building Venture
The Planning Board on Monday night approved a special permit for manufacturing in the former woolens factory on Massachusetts Avenue.
Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26
No details were revealed about the town's fiscal year 2026 spending plan at Monday's joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee. But it was apparent that FY26 budget will require a significant increase in the property tax levy in the year that begins July 1.
North Adams Making Plans to Address Library Belvedere
With a $75,000 matching Mass Historic grant, city officials are moving closer to addressing the library's decrepit belvedere.
Dalton Water Crews Fixing Leak on North Street
It's been a busy couple of days for the Dalton Water Department's four-man crew who have been addressing a couple of water leaks.
Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Facilities Fund
Public Safety Advisory Committee members have discussed a proposal to establish a public facilities stabilization fund.
CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'
The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Central Berkshire Superintendent Intends to Retire in June
Central Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis has put the phrase "life-long learning" into practice throughout her career and will continue to do so in retirement.
Greylock Federal to Host 'Scamalot'
The webinar will feature actual fraudulent recordings, email and text samples. The conversation will also share next steps on what to do if you become a victim of a scam.
Berkshire District Attorney's Office Awarded Over $200 K in Grant Funding
Berkshire District Attorney's Office was awarded a Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and a Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant.
Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel Issue
The Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.
Hoosac Senior Honored with Superintendent's Award
A Hoosac Valley High School senior was recognized for her excellence in the science lab and beyond.
iBerkshires Hosts Dalton Select Board Candidate Forum Wednesday
In this forum, each candidate will begin with a two-minute opening statement. Following this, Polito will ask questions.
Daly Announced as CEO of Pittsfield Co-op
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has named Michael P. Daly its chief executive officer. A friend and customer of the institution since the 1980s, Daly will help develop strategies for ongoing success.
Readsboro Bridge Project Gets $26M Federal Boost
The deteriorating Readsboro Memorial Bridge over the Deerfield River is set to be replaced with $25.8 million in federal funds
Herberg School Closed Tuesday for Heating Issues
Early in the morning, it was discovered that the boilers were not functioning properly and around 8 a.m., the school was notified of electrical and boiler issues that could not be rectified. Temperatures were around 35 degrees.
Pittsfield Man Charged With Assaulting Two with Handgun
After a standoff, a city man was arrested and charged for allegedly threatening and striking two people with a handgun over the weekend.
Dalton Green Committee Awards Climate Action Logo Winners
Green Committee member Antonio Pagliarulo presented the three Climate Action Plan Logo contest winners with a framed letter of recognition in front of the Central Berkshire Regional School District.
Bidwell House Museum Hosts Winter Hike
Participants will explore the museum's 6 miles of trails, discovering a unique winter landscape with potential wildlife sightings.
MassDOT Advisory: Becket Bridge Painting
The work will take place from Monday, Jan.13, through Friday, Jan. 17, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
Pittsfield Crosby/Conte Feasibility Years From Completion
If local approval is secured in the fall, the district will have 2 1/2 years to complete a feasibility study for the Crosby/Conte school project.
Lanesborough, Williamstown Schools Make FY26 Budget Requests
The Mount Greylock Regional School District's elementary school principals Thursday presented their fiscal year 2026 budget requests to the School Committee.
Teacher of the Month: Kimberly Rougeau
Clarksburg Elementary School third-grade teacher Kimberly Rougeau has been selected as the January Teacher of the Month.
Mass DOR: December Revenue Collections Total $4.345 B
FY2025 year-to-date collections totaled approximately $19.260 billion, which is $1.394 billion or 7.8 percent more than actual collections in the same period of FY2024, and $159 million or 0.8 percent above the year-to-date benchmark.
Pittsfield Council to See Recycling Contract, Trash Presentation
Trash talk is back on Tuesday's City Council agenda with a proposed five-year extension for recycling services and a presentation on the new toter system.
Governor Signs Executive Order to Boost Diversity in Construction Workforce
This initiative builds on efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration, led by Secretary Raimondo, to expand access to quality construction jobs for underrepresented groups, including women, veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ workers.
Clarksburg Gifting Historic Print to Dorset Historical Society
The assumption had been that it was of a historic house that had been lost to demolition.
MassDOT Launches Latest Statewide Travel Study
If invited to participate, residents across the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to share information about their travel behavior which will help MassDOT be informed regarding the future of transportation planning and service delivery.
MCLA's Essential Needs Center Ensures Student Don't Go Without
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is ensuring that students have resources when they're running low on necessities like food and care items.
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