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ROPE to Host Ghana Experience Event

Rites of Passage and Empowerment Program (R.O.P.E.) to host Ghana 2024 Experience Event - Aug. 24

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Pittsfield's Site 9 to See Mill Town Development

Mill Town Capital is continuing its investment in the city by purchasing 4.7 acres of Site 9, William Stanley Business Park's largest parcel.

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Weekend Outlook: Motorama, Country Fairs & Marionettes

There are a variety of events this weekend, including classic cars, marionettes, the Cummington Fair, live music, hikes, and more.

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MountainOne President Elected Chair of Mass Bankers

Founded in 1905, the MBA is the only Association representing FDIC-insured community, regional and nationwide banks serving consumer and business clients across the Commonwealth.

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Pittsfield to Host Community Input Forum on Future of City Parks

The forum will be held at City Hall, located at 70 Allen Street, in the Council Chambers.

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Pittsfield Begins Educational Outreach on Toters

Mayor Peter Marchetti kicked off a series of four community meetings on Wednesday to educate the public.

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Hoosac Valley Looks to Vote Budget Next Month

A tentative date of Sept. 30 has been set for a districtwide vote on the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's fiscal 2025 budget.

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Williamstown Planning Board Again Takes Up Short-Term Rentals

His draft bylaw only would apply in the town's residential districts, meaning that in commercial districts, any home could be on the market for services like Airbnb or Vrbo 365 days a year.

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Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting

Beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the new version of PermitEyes will be live for the City Clerk's Office.

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Dalton Fire District Tries to Clarify Prudential Committee Role

The agenda posted on Aug. 15 included two items: general business and a discussion of the duties of the Water Commissioners and Prudential Committee.

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How to be a 'seasonal' investor

As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest. What are the seasons of an investor's life? And how should you respond to them?

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Pittsfield Councilor Demands Legible Maps from Project Applicants

Councilor at Large Earl Persip III was the lone vote in opposition to a utility pole petition from Eversource and Verizon New England on Tuesday night.

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New School Project Info Session Set at Brayton

The School Building Committee is continuing efforts to get information out about the Greylock School project ahead of a debt exclusion vote on Oct. 8.

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Dalton Dilapidated House Has Interested Investor

Board Chair Robert Kinzer directed Winterstein to share this agreement with them when they receive it.

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Berkshire Humane Participating in Special Adoption Event

The organizations collectively hope to rehome at least 200 dogs during the seven-day event.

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Zebra Mussels Detected in Pittsfield's Onota Lake

This detection only impacts boating operations at the lake and has no impact to other recreational uses of the lake.

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Lee Bank Announces Promotions and Internal Reorganization

Lee Bank announced promotions and internal reorganization to reimagine their consumer banking division.

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Voices in Food Equity Event at BCC

Berkshire Community College will host the event on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024

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Williamstown ZBA Passes Art Museum Project

The decision cleared the way for the college to break ground on the project in September with a planned opening in 2027.

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Northern Berkshire ROPES Offers Grants, Scholarships

Local children spent two weeks every the summer zipping through the trees at Windsor Lake and overcoming obstacles for nearly a quarter century.

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Pittsfield Events to Raise Awareness of Overdose Danger

Last year, it was reported there were 48 fatal overdoses in Berkshire County in 2022 — 29 just in Pittsfield. Since 2012, there had been a staggering 418 deaths from overdose in the county.

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Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus In Pittsfield

At the time of this release, there are no confirmed human cases

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Incumbents Only Candidates for Mount Greylock School Committee

The composition of the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee likely will remain unchanged after November's election.

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Fitch-Hoose House Names August 'George Hoose Art Month'

The Historical Commission has designated August as George Hoose Art Month at the Fitch-Hoose House and is showcasing some of the painter's work.

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New Board Members Join Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced four new members to its board of directors.

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MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction Operations

Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 23 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

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Adams Library Friends Annual Book Sale

Entrance to the Miller Annex is on Melrose Street and is fully accessible. Also, on sale will be baked goods, fundraising items and 50/50 raffle tickets.

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Pittsfield School Committee to Review New Cell Phone Regs

The School Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to consider the appointment of a new special education director and learn about updated cell phone regulations for the district.

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North Adams Hosts First of Two Info Sessions on Greylock Project

Last Thursday night was the first of two forums being held to inform the public about the Greylock School project for Grades kindergarten through 2. The next will be this Thursday at 6 p.m. at Brayton Elementary School.

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Veteran Spotlight: Army Master Sgt. David Levesque

David Levesque served his country in the Army and Army National Guard for 28 years from 1979 to 2007, retiring as a master sergeant.

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