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Berkshire County Historic Buildings Receive Preservation Grant Funding
The grants, totaling a portion of the $125,000 awarded statewide, will support exterior work on significant historic buildings in the region.
Special Olympians Converge at Monument Mountain High School
A big piece of the Berkshire County Special Olympics was missing as it marked 44 years on Wednesday at Monument Mountain Regional High School.
HQWD Rescinds Proposed FY26 Budget Over Sludge Disposal Changes
The HWQD's board on Wednesday voted to rescind its approved $1.5 million budget after Casella Waste Management withdrew its option to truck untreated residential sewage from other communities to the Williamstown facility and then distribute the composted product elsewhere.
Dalton Fire District Voters OK All Articles at Annual Meeting
The Fire District's annual meeting passed quickly, with nearly 50 voters approving all articles on the warrant, including one to expand the Board of Water Commissioners from three to five seats.
South Berkshire Community Health Coalition Announces Upcoming Trainings
The Southern Berkshire Community Health Coalition (SBCHC), a program of Railroad Street Youth Project (RSYP), has announced three upcoming trainings in May.
Letter Carriers' Hunger Campaign Brings in Thousands of Pounds of Food
For a second weekend in a row, volunteers aided Berkshire United Way in its effort to gather food for local pantries. This year saw the effort more than double the amount of food collected.
Access to Bash Bish Falls Remains Closed for Trail Work
The viewing area will remain accessible to visitors who can enter the park via the parking area and trails viewing area from Taconic State Park in New York.
Adams Gets 'Clean' Audit for FY2024
The town received an essentially "clean report" last week from its independent auditor, Adelson & Co., for fiscal year 2024, which ended last June 30. The town received an essentially "clean report" last week from its independent auditor, Adelson & Co., for fiscal year 2024, which ended last June 30.
Shots Cafe in Lenox Celebrating 15 Years
After 15 years in business, she said she has grown a lot and credits her patrons for the success of her business.
Pittsfield Receives Over $1.2 Million for Water Resources Management Plan
This loan, identified as CW-25-06, will support Pittsfield's Integrated Water Resources Management Plan.
Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Senior Tax Work-Off Program
To be eligible, applicants must be owners of residential property in Pittsfield and 60 years of age or older at the time of application.
Adams Fire District Voters Reject Full-Time Chief, Appointed Positions
Article 3 failed 81-85, as did companion questions for appointing the assistant engineers and the clerk/treasurer. They will remain elected positions.
Pittsfield Interviews Prospective Interim Superintendents
The School Committee is set to appoint an interim superintendent at Wednesday's regular meeting.
RSYP Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Culinary Dinner
The event will celebrate the accomplishments of local youth and RSYP's 25th anniversary.
Berkshire County Historical Opens Arrowhead on May 17
Tours are offered Thursday through Monday on the hour with the first tour beginning at 10 am and the last at 3 pm.
McCann Preparing for MSBA Roof, Windows Project
McCann Technical School is preparing for a major overhaul of its 30-year-old roof and 60-year-old single-pane windows and will be shifting the school calendar to accommodate the project.
Stockbridge Grange Community Dinner
Grange Community Dinners are designed to raise money for non-profit projects and building maintenance.
Williamstown Board of Health Endorses Smoking Ban Proposal
The Board of Health on Monday voted to "strongly support" the passage of a town meeting warrant article that would ban smoking in much of the town's multi-family housing stock.
Community Shred Day Nets 8,000 Pounds of Shredded, Recycled Paper
Through community donations, a total of $2,475 was raised for the United Way.
Renee's Diner to be Featured on America's Best Restaurants
A local diner has been selected as one of America's best restaurants and a camera crew will be rolling in at the end of May.
Pagliarulo, Strout Win Seats on Dalton Select Board
Antonio "Tony" Pagliarulo won one of the two seats in the four-way race with 577 votes for the board, outpolling the other three candidates by 107 votes. Coming up second was incumbent Marc Strout with 486.
Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County to Hold Information Sessions for Prospective Tutors
Two 45-minute sessions will be held at 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Nearly 5% Budget Increase Proposed For Pittsfield
The city's operating budget and water/sewer rates are on Tuesday's City Council meeting agenda.
BeatNest Celebrates Grand Opening in New Space
This new space is about 10 times bigger than its former space, owner Geoffrey Carter said, and being on North Street provides more visibility.
Temporary Closure Announced for Section of Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
The closure will be in effect daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for hazard tree removal work.
MassDOT Announces I-90 Lane Closures for Infrastructure Work
The work will necessitate lane closures at different locations along I-90 during both daytime and overnight hours.
Greylock Federal Webinar: Navigating Financial Uncertainty
Those interested can attend the live session or register and receive a recording.
Adams Mill Fire Investigation Continues, Violations Found
Following their examination of the scene, Chief Pansecchi and code compliance officers from the Department of Fire Services identified several violations of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code.
Hoosac Student Compiles Data to Better Understand Adams Tourism
Corey Charron, a senior at Hoosac Valley High School, gave the Selectmen on Wednesday a presentation of data he'd pulled from the center's log books.
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