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CHP Mobile Health Offering Covid Vaccines

Patients are also invited to receive a flu shot at the same time, to ward off both Covid and flu this coming fall-winter.

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Markey Pledges Support for 'Converging' Projects in North Adams

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey pledged his support as the city and its partners embark on an ambitious plan of refashioning the downtown, the Hoosic River, the bike path and the connections to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

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Pittsfield Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing

A Pittsfield man was in critical condition after sustaining multiple stab wounds in a Tuesday night incident.

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State Sen. Paul Mark October Staff Office Hours

Appointments are not required

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Dalton Historic District Prep Nearly Complete

The preliminary work for establishing a second historic district is nearly complete, commissioners said at Wednesday's Historical Commission meeting.

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Pittsfield High Boiler Replacement Underway

Pittsfield High School's boiler project is underway and the school will have heating upgrades for the winter season.

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Lee Gets $1M Earmark for Public Safety Complex

On Wednesday, Congressman Richard Neal touted the allocation of Congressionally Direct Spending from the U.S. Department of Agriculture at town hall.

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Pittsfield Man Arrested After 'Domestic Incident'

Harden was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, Sept. 30.

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Task Force Arrests 3 for Drug Trafficking

A raid on Brown Street on Tuesday resulted in the arrests and arraignments of three men described by authorities as large-scale drug traffickers.

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Solar Carports Approved for Greylock Glen Outdoor Center

Solect Energy will build, operate and maintain the system for 25 years, at which time the town can purchase the array, extend the contract or have it removed. The letter of intent calls for 25 cents per kWh.

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Williams Elementary Receives National Designation

Williams Elementary School has received national recognition for its performance.

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Lanesborough Temporary Closure of Summer Street for Paving Operations

Road closure scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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North Adams Schools Seeing Bright Spots on MCAS Scores

The public schools are seeing some ups and downs in MCAS scores for 2024 but improvement overall from last year compared to state data.

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Dalton Board Questions Intent of Proposed 'Clean-up' Fund

The Select Board wants clarification on the original intent of the proposed "Clean-up Loan Fund" before deciding on it.

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Suspect Arraigned in Fatal Stockbridge Hit & Run

A West Stockbridge woman has been charged in the hit-and-run that killed Franklin Ripley on Saturday.

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Peddler's Pack of Spooky Tales at the Bidwell House Museum

Dennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the living history field for over forty years.

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BHS Relocating Helicopter Landing Zone to Hillcrest Campus of BMC

The move will be effective on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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Berkshire County Arc Celebrates 70 Years

Berkshire County Arc is celebrating 70 years of enriching the lives of those with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism.

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Watch out for investment scams

When you invest, you'll find that knowledge is power.

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Pontoosuc Lake Health Advisory No Longer in Effect

On Sept. 18, the city announced observations results at Pontoosuc Lake confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom that could have presented harmful health effects for users of the lake.

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Junior Marketers: Southside Sales & Service

Kicking off the series is the family-owned small business Southside Sales & Service, located at 546 Curran Highway in North Adams.

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Pittsfield To Host Public Meeting on the Bel Air Dam

At this meeting, participants will receive updates on the project design including dam removal, sediment removal and habitat and stream restoration.

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2nd Street Second Chances Debuts Revamped Space

The ribbon was cut Monday on a larger and revitalized space at the former Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction.

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Hoosac Valley's $23M Budget Passes Districtwide Vote

Voters of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District passed a fiscal 2025 budget of $23 million on a vote of 218-160. There was no discussion as the question was moved almost unanimously to a vote.

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Berkshires Gets Spooky With Adult Halloween Activities

Here are our must-do Halloween activities in Berkshire County.

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MassDOT Advisory: South County Overnight Construction Operations

Monday night, Sept. 30, through Thursday night, Oct. 3. Lane closures in effect during overnight hours

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District Attorney's Office Elder Fraud Program

The event includes the US Department of Justice; the United States Postal Inspection Service; the Department of the Treasury; the Federal Bureau of Investigations; and the US Attorney's Office.

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Williamstown Con Comm Reviews Revised Summer Street Proposal

The Conservation Commission on Thursday reviewed a refined version of the site plan for a planned four-home subdivision off Summer Street.

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PHS Graduate Departs to Colombia With Peace Corps

Earlier this month, 24-year-old Kennedy Merriam departed to Colombia where she will serve as a co-English teacher for two years.

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Scooter Driver Killed in Hit & Run in Stockbridge

The victim, whose name has not been released, was found lying on the side of road near mile marker 4.1 on Route 102. A motorist driving by called 911 at 6:44 a.m. to report seeing someone on the road.

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