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Pittsfield City Hall Parking Unavailable Due to Construction
Residents and visitors are asked to park on Fenn Street, Federal Street or in the First Street parking lot from now through Friday if they need to visit City Hall.
South County Road Work
Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. All work will conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30.
Brayton Elementary Classrooms Treated for Mold, Mildew
Brayton Elementary School has been dealing with mold and mildew in more than one classroom.
Williamstown Housing Trust Faces Decision on Family Selection Process for New Development
The board of the Affordable Housing Trust may face a decision about whether it's more important to follow the practice of its non-profit partner or the dictates of a state housing program.
Hoosac Valley School Officials Set Date, Place for District Budget Vote
The committee voted unanimously Monday set a district vote on the fiscal 2025 budget and resolved its continuing support for the spending plan.
Cheshire Officials Looking for Clarity on Chicken Issues
The Selectmen are pushing the Planning Board to review the zoning ordinance regarding poultry.
Pittsfield Licensing Board Reduces Panchos' Hours Again
The Licensing Board has reduced the eatery and bar's closing time from 1 a.m. to midnight with the last call at 11:30 p.m.
Dalton Planners Need More Information on Tiny Home Taxing
Unanswered concerns surround the tax implications of changing the bylaw to include them as vehicles or as real estate.
Pricier Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Bid This Week
The 23-acre parcel on Hancock Road, or the south side, will be focused on first.
Body of Missing Readsboro Man Found
Harold Lavanway, 73, was reported missing by family on Sunday.
Williamstown Planners Talks Housing Development, Water Protection
The Planning Board last week talked about balancing housing and land conservation in the rural parts of town and protecting the aquifer that supplies drinking water to most of the town's inhabitants.
Abutters Say Proprietor's Lodge Dock Proposal is Unsafe
Residents continue to speak against a proposed dock at Proprietor's Lodge, citing the project as a public safety issue.
Mount Greylock School Committee Taking Two Years to Find Superintendent
The last time the Mount Greylock Regional School District looked for a permanent superintendent, the search process lasted 20 days.
Mold Found in Wahconah High Auditorium
The district filed a claim with its insurance company and anticipated the mold would be completely remediated by the weekend.
North Adams Man Charged in Saturday Shooting
A North Adams man is being charged in a non-fatal shooting that took place at 7 a.m. on Saturday in Adams, according to the District Attorney's office.
18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program Successes
Ten young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees.
2nd Street Executive Director To Speak at Triad Meeting
North Adams senior community invited to learn about 2nd Street's mission
Dalton Police Station and Hall Maintenance Update
Building and Grounds Superintendent Jeff Burch updated the board during the Select Board meeting on Monday on the work being done to improve the conditions of the Town Hall basement where the police station is located.
Williamstown Fire District Counting Down to Construction Start Date
The district's construction adviser, Bruce Decoteau, provided the committee with a number of updates in a brief session at the current fire house on Water Street.
Greylock Welcomed Families For Youth Week 2024
This year's theme, the "Amazing Savings Race," featured a map that included key financial wellness stops, including the benefits of a savings or checking account, the 50-30-20 rule, and the power of compound interest, among other things.
Pittsfield Officer Helps Occupants Flee Early A.M. Fire
The Fire Department is crediting a patrol officer in saving the occupants of a Third Street home from a fire.
Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July 2024
Labor force participation reaches 66 percent, highest rate since September 2020
New Bear Population Estimate Based on 2023 Data
After a consistent overall increase from the 1970s through the 1990s, Vermont's bear population has been relatively stable through the 2000s, with periods of shorter-term growth and decline.
CATA Artists Shine at Clark Exhibit
CATA, based in Great Barrington, is a wide-ranging program that serves artists in nearly every discipline imaginable, from painting to acting to juggling to creative writing.
Wahconah Park Restoration Advancing With Support From Parks Commission
In late June, the restoration committee unanimously voted to move from the schematic design to the design development phase that will deliver full architectural and engineering plans.
Berkshire Athenaeum Short Story Contest Winners
Entries were combined into five age categories with a total of 28 submissions.
Final Phase of Williamstown's Cable Mills Set to Break Ground
Three years after it received the final permitting, the third and final phase of the Cable Mills housing complex is on track to break ground later this year.
Dalton Advisory Panels Nixes Fire Station Add
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee eliminated the possibility of including a fire station in a public safety building.
North Adams Councilor Kayaking for Hoosic River Revival
A city councilor is paddling his way down the Hoosic River to raise funds for the Hoosic River Revival.
Temescal Facing Eviction From North Adams Plant
IIP-MA 7 LLC is asking for damages in the amount of $1,121,905.59 and "such other relief as the Court deems necessary and proper."
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