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BNRC Celebrates Accessibility Renovations at Old Mill Trail
Berkshire Natural Resources Council celebrated the recently completed accessibility renovations at Old Mill Trail with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
North Adams Council Endorses Northern Tier Rail
The City Council endorsed the Northern Tier Passenger Rail plan on Tuesday, adding to a chorus of support from officials and community leaders along the proposed route.
South County Road Work
The work will take place from Monday, Oct. 28, through Friday, Nov. 1, during nighttime hours.
Berkshire Athenaeum Annual HalloTEEN Event
HalloTEEN will occur Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3 to 5 p.m. in the Berkshire Athenaeum Auditorium.
BRTA Announces Free Rides Extension
Customers riding the fixed route bus and/or the complementary ADA paratransit service will be fare free from Jan. through Sept. 2025.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires Vice President
She has significant experience in branch management, financial advising, personal insurance sales and management, relationship management and customer service.
Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better Communication
The City Council and School Committee would like next year's budget process to go better than the last.
Williamstown Nov. 5 Ballot Includes CPA Tax Exemption
Question 6 on the Nov. 5 ballot would finalize an exemption to the Community Preservation Act property tax surcharge for homeowners who meet either low-income or, for seniors, moderate-income standards.
Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum Recount Successful Year
The volunteer organization has about 500 members and coinciding with the appreciation week, memberships will be half-price on Oct. 25.
Lanesborough Asks for Input on Master Plan
Residents are being asked to weigh in on the development of the town's first master plan.
Weekend Outlook: The Outlook is Spooky with Halloween Fun
There are several events this weekend, including a country festival fundraiser, Halloween-themed activities, and more.
Up Front for DeMar Race on Veterans Day
The race begins at Veterans Memorial in North Adams at 9:00AM and ends at the American Legion.
One-Day Track and Sign Certification with BEAT and a TCNA Evaluator
Learn how to recognize tracks of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates on your landscape and interpret animal movement and behavior.
Dalton Cultural Council Tentatively Approves Grant Applications
Following a call for applications in September, the organization received applications from 41 organizations and residents requesting funding for local events and initiatives amounting to $45,075.
Mount Greylock Grad Trucks Locally Donated Supplies to North Carolina
The goal was to fill a trailer with 7,000 pounds of food, clothing, necessities and tools to help North Carolinians, thousands of whom are still dealing with power outages, road washouts and flooding after Hurricane Helene hit the Appalachian region on Sept. 26.
Pittsfield Council Meets for 3 Minutes
On Tuesday, councilors met for three minutes in Room 203. Before even getting settled into their seats, the 8-item agenda was completed.
Pittsfield Commission OKs Former CYC Demolition
The Historical Commission begrudgingly withdrew a one-year demolition delay on the Melville Street property, recognizing that the owners were unwilling to save or sell it.
Gateway Fiber Internet Service Coming to Pittsfield
The new 100 percent fiber-optic network will be faster and more reliable than traditional cable and telephone-based internet, representing the company's continuing commitment to bringing better connectivity to the area.
Clarksburg Wants More Control of Opioid Money
The Select Board is leery of pooling its money from the opioid settlement with other communities.
Hoosac Valley Program Has Students Inventing Animal Prosthetics
The "Spotlight on Applied Learning" presentation is the brainchild of Kristen Palatt, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, to demonstrate student work.
Opioid Summit Highlights Collaboration, Stigma Breaking
Combating the opioid crisis depends on collaboration and smashing the stigma around substance use disorder, local agencies say.
Longtime Pittsfield Police Officer Passes Suddenly
The Pittsfield Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of a longtime officer.
Hoosac Valley SAAB Holds Inaugural Retreat
The newly formed Student and Adult Advisory Board (SAAB) held its first meeting at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center Thursday to structure the group they hope can drive meaningful change at Hoosac Valley.
Local Man Scammed Out of $420K
Urvishkumar Patel, 21, of South Boston, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in U.S. District Court in Springfield. Patel was allegedly acting as a courier in picking up packages of cash from the victim.
Pittsfield ConCom OKs Bel Air Dam Removal
Last year, $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars was allocated to remove the deteriorating, potentially deadly dam on Wahconah Street.
Dalton Seeks Clarity from DOR on EV Charger Taxation
The two electric vehicle charging stations at the Community Recreation Association have been delayed in energizing to clarify whether the town needs to tax consumers.
Pittsfield Housing Trust Awards $860K in APRA Funds
With an end-of-year deadline, the trust recommended three projects for funding, and extra American Rescue Plan Act monies were allocated to fill the gaps. The panel was originally awarded $500,000 to disperse.
Pittsfield Assessors Office Will Be Closed on Oct. 23
If there are any time sensitive matters that arise on Oct. 23, staff will be monitoring emails and voicemail.
Mount Greylock Grad Collecting Supplies for North Carolina
A 1997 Mount Greylock Regional graduate is filling a trailer with goods to take to the beleaugured residents of western North Carolina.
Greenagers Acquires 'Red Barn' Property
The property can accommodate up to five residents, and also includes additional space for other retail or community uses in the future.
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