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Dalton Hosts Decluttering, Hoarding Programs
The town will soon offer programming to help residents of Dalton and the surrounding areas declutter their homes.
African Children's Choir Kicks Off Tour in North Adams
The children will sing popular children's music, traditional spiritual songs and African cultural pieces. Performances are free and open to the public though attendees are encouraged to arrive early to get a seat.
Juveniles Charged for Digital Threats to Pittsfield Schools
Several juveniles have been charged for posting online threats to the school district.
MCLA Professor to Present Myths & Monsters of New England Talk
The public is invited to the talk on October 3 at 7 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (CSI) atrium, which will explore New England folklore, insight into historical places, and why certain stories are repeated in human history.
Dalton Town Hall Lift Out of Order Until Fate of Police Station Determined
The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee has agreed to delay deciding on the Town Hall lift until more information is available about the future of the police station.
South County Nighttime Road Work
Lane closures will be in effect, and traffic will be allowed through the work zones.
Pittsfield's Homeless Advisory Committee Housing Resource Fair
The fair will be at Persip Park on North Street on Thursday, Sept. 19 between 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Credit Card 'Skimmers' Found at County Gas Stations
Police are urging customers who used their credit cards at the store over the last 10 days to contact their provider immediately.
McCann Awaits Inspection For HVAC Building
Superintendent James Brosnan led the School Committee through the new HVAC shop building that the state Department of Education will inspect on Sept. 19.
BIC Stage 2 Accelerator Companies Announced
This 35-week hands-on and results-oriented program is designed to serve early-stage tech startups.
Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal Continued for Third Time
A seasonal dock proposal at the Proprietor's Lodge has seen some changes but the neighborhood is still not on board.
Governor Names Massachusetts State Police Colonel
Noble has 30 years of law enforcement experience, including as Lieutenant Colonel, Second-In-Command for New Jersey State Police
Berkshire Livery Offering Personalized Transportation
Berkshire Livery is seeking to fill in the area's transportation gap and to meet the needs of its patrons with kindness and compassion.
Concerns Raised About Intersection Near Nessacus Middle School
The Traffic Commission is looking into safety concerns with the intersection in front of Nessacus Regional Middle School.
Research Highlights Mass as National Leader in Food Waste Reduction
'Food waste bans fall short, except in Massachusetts,' according to the independent study
Governor Files Supplemental Budget to Close Fiscal Year
Bill Proposes to Strengthen State's Financial Reserves; Seeds New Disaster Relief and Resiliency Fund with $11 Million
Lever Inc. Celebrates Decade of Facilitating Entrepreneurship
Supporters and beneficiaries celebrated the 10th anniversary of the organization's work as an economic catalyst for the region at a dinner at Studio 9 at Porches Inn on Thursday.
Pittsfield Councilor Presses for Change in Public Works Dept.
Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey wants to address issues in the Department of Public Services and Utilities.
North Adams Residents Seek Answers on Forest Management Plan
But residents continue to be concerned about erosion, water quality and logging, and the effects on wildlife and the popular Bellows Pipe Trail.
Great Barrington Price Chopper Now Market 32
All three Price Choppers in the county have now been upgraded to Market 32s.
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Cuts Ribbon on North St. Office
The nonprofit membership organization moved earlier this summer and Managing Director Rebecca Brien said the best part is the number of people who stop in at 431 North St.
MCLA to Host Inclusive Democracy Election Panel
The panel will take place on Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218 and will be moderated by A.J. Enchill, president and executive director of the Berkshire Black Economic Council.
WIC Open House
The Berkshire North WIC program serves individuals in Pittsfield and the northern half of Berkshire County through offices in Pittsfield and North Adams.
Dalton Green Committee Selects Greenhouse Gas Inventory Platform
At its August meeting, the board was presented with three options: ClearPath, an MAPC model, and an in-house Excel model.
Pittsfield's East Street Redevelopment Gets Additional $8M
The $14.6 million redevelopment of East Street has gotten a boost from redistribution funds.
Weekend Outlook: Big E, Biodiversity, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a fair, a biodiversity celebration, live music, and more.
Pittsfield Shares Updated Delivery Schedule for Toters
There are approximately 3,500 toters being delivered for each collection route.
New Market 32 to Open in Great Barrington
The former Price Chopper on Stockbridge Road will reopen as the 51st Market 32 on Friday.
Williamstown Select Board OKs Cannabis, Cable Deals
The Select Board on Monday voted to update its host community agreement with the one cannabis dealer in town and signed on to a new 10-year agreement with Spectrum to provide cable television service to residents.
Berkshire Organizations Awarded MassDEP Microgrants
In Berkshire County Berkshire Environmental Action Team was awarded $9,440 and Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, Inc. was awarded $9,625.
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