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Nighttime Construction Operations in South County

Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 6 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

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Pittsfield Panel Proposes Safeguards from Charter Objection

The committee will propose amendments to Article 2 Section 9C, Charter Objection, to allow for discussion, require three supporters, and be prohibited when it pertains to the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Pittsfield Licensing Board to Review Methuselah Videos

The panel continued a show cause hearing last week for the bar for the second time, hoping to review security and body camera footage at the next meeting.

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State Primaries Are Tuesday

Voters will see few contests when they head to the polls for the state primaries on Tuesday.

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Dalton Green Develops Community Engagement Initiatives

The Green Committee chipped away at the development of its community engagement for its climate action plan.

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Dalton BOH to Apply for AC Distribution Program

The town is applying for the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's AC Distribution Program and is seeking a volunteer to help install the appliance.

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Mount Greylock School Committee Accepts Gifts for DEI Work, Nutrition Program

The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee last week accepted a couple of financial gifts to the district and heard that a project eight years in the making should be ready for use this spring.

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Market 32 Launches Drive to Support Food Pantries

$10 Pre-Packed Bags Available for Purchase through September 22

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The Fairbank Group to be Honored by 1Berkshire

This recognition will be presented at the 11th annual Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 19 at Pittsfield Municipal Airport.

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Teacher of the Month: Cindy Chevett

To Chevett, the best part of being a teacher is seeing her students achieve even just the little things, such as writing the letter E or their name.

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Milling and Paving Operations on Merrill Road

Lane closures in place for four weeks beginning Tuesday, September 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

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Tamarack Hollow Breaks Ground on Long-Anticipated Nature Center

Last week, the nonprofit held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a 900-square-foot wooden structure with a full foundation and a composting toilet. The excavation process began this week, and completion is expected in 2026.

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Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in Attendance

The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year.

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Cheshire Man Pleads Guilty to B&E, Larceny

Police say Guerrin, along with a second suspect, stole technology and personal office items from a BHS facility.

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Celebrate 40 years of NAMI Berkshire County

The non-profit's mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Berkshire County with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy.

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Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag

An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday.

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Lenox Police Blood Drive

The blood drive will be held at St. Ann's Church.

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Dalton Police Station Panel Asks for Study

The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee agrees that the current police facility, located in the basement of the Town Hall, is inadequate.

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AT&T Seeks Permanent Cell Tower at Transfer Station

The Zoning Board of Appeals supported variances and a special permit to facilitate a permanent wireless monopole facility at 500 Hubbard Ave., where Casella Waste Systems operates a transfer station.

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SVMC Celebrates Opening of New $31M Emergency Department

There was one theme that stood out on Thursday as the ribbon was cut on Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's new $31 million Emergency Department: Community.

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Pickleball Tournament to Benifit Berkshire Bounty

Registration will close on Sept. 1, 2024

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Pittsfield Announces Public Flu, COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

As the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, it is time for residents to get vaccinated.

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Berkshire Organizations Awarded Tourism Grants

9 Organizations in Berkshire County were awarded grants.

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Overtime, Wages Caused $165K Deficit in Dalton Fire District

An audit of the Fire District's expenses has found a $165,000 deficit caused by mainly by overtime for firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

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Pittsfield Housing Trust Has End of Year ARPA Deadline

The Affordable Housing Trust has four months to commit a half-million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info Session

But officials say Brayton's bright and clean exterior hides infrastructure issues that will take millions to fix.

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CBRSD Says Improved Reporting System Explains Increase in Student Offenses

Bullying allegations reported have increased, but that is likely due to Central Berkshire Regional School District's improved reporting system, the administration says.

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Literacy Network Welcomes New Board Members

Sandra Rodriguez Aponte and Jane Lehman join the Board of Directors at The Literacy Network

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