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Clark Art Series of Talks With Writers

Copies of these books will be available for purchase at the talks and in the Museum Store.

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Outdoor Ice Skating Will Return to Pittsfield

The city is considering The Common as an initial site, but the intent is to maximize the use of Wahconah Park, which has been touted as a four-season facility and has previously housed ice skating.

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Teacher of the Month: Colleen Trager

Becket Washington Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Colleen Trager has been selected as the October Teacher of the Month.

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South County Construction Operations

The work will require lane closures in various locations along I-90.

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Mild Drought In Parts of Berkshire County

Due to critically low flow conditions, a localized Level 1-Mild Drought declaration remains in the Parker River Basin.

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Berkshires, Pittsfield Highlighted in U.S. Senate Debate

Berkshire County was mentioned several times during Thursday's Senate debate, hosted by New England Public Media News and GBH News Massachusetts.

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Consent Laws Void Criminal Charges in Miss Hall's Case

A Pittsfield Police investigation was opened against Matthew Rutledge, 62, this past spring after allegations surfaced that he had been taking advantage of students at the all-girls school for decades.

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Dalton Petition Calls for Special Election for Select Board Seat

A citizen petition with 237 signatures from residents calling for a special election was handed in on Wednesday afternoon.

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Clarksburg Ballot Initiative Could Mean Funds for Housing, Historic Preservation

Town officials also have supported adoption of the act as a way to leverage funding from the state to address community needs the town can't afford.

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Resurfacing Scheduled for Willis Street Parking lot in Pittsfield

This project is funded by the city's American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Oct. 18-23

On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Berkshires Applauded for Climate-Tech Ecosystem

The Berkshires are seen as important partners in the statewide goal for a climate-tech corridor.

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Dalton Board to Discuss Remaining ARPA Funds

The town will be deciding how it wants to use its remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act funds before the Dec. 31 deadline.

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North Adams Airport Hangar Complete, Commission Look Towards New Project

Enzien moved right into the airport's next Airport Improvement Program project: the construction of a new "T" hangar (named for how the planes are parked) west of the city-owned Shamrock Hangar.

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Toasting and Tasting Fundraiser

On Saturday Oct. 19, a Specialty Pairing event begins at 4pm and features fine wines and spirits paired with bites prepared by chef Kevin Kelly of After Hours Catering and presented by sommelier Dan Thomas of the Egremont Spirit Shoppe.

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Springside Rehabilitation Awarded Grant

The grant will provide Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center with funds to provide training and placement services to prepare 40 un/underemployed participants for CNA positions.

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Weekend Outlook: Halloween-Themed Activities & More

There are several events in the Berkshires this weekend, including Halloween-themed activities, live music, and more.

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Pittsfield Springside Pump Track Planners Want More Support

Planners for the proposed Springside pump track have presented lower-cost designs and are asking for more help from the city.

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Adams Taxpayers Will See Rates Drop, Bills Increase

This sets the residential tax rate for the coming year to $17.01 per $1,000 valuation, a 53 cent decrease. The debt for the Hoosac Valley High School is $1.02 of the rate.

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PopCares Annual Dinner Returns, Celebrating $1M Donated to Cancer Patients

The dinner is a major fundraiser for the charity established in memory of William "Pop" St. Pierre, who died from cancer in 2012.

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North Adams Projects Reaching Milestones

The 171-foot bridge needs urgent repair and was deemed "structurally deficient" after an inspection by the state Department of Transportation.

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Williamstown's ABC Seeks Grant Applications

The deadline for fall grant applications is November 1, 2024, and ABC encourages new agencies to apply for grants of up to $5000.

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8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference

The Keynote Speaker this year will be noted Botanist, Jerry Jenkins.

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Berkshire Communities Awarded Dam Infrastucture Grants

The Dam and Seawall program focuses on enhancing the safety and functionality of essential infrastructure, which protects residents and supports local economies.

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Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Reviews Sites for New Location

Committee members limited the number of properties for the feasibility study review to four but will include a provision in its request for quotes to have a price for evaluating additional properties if that becomes needed.

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Leftover CPA Funds Restoring More Pittsfield Plaques

The idea is to restore two Park Square plaques with the remaining funds: The Old Town Hall marker and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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Dropping Temps, Boiler Repairs Close PHS

The school is amid a heating system replacement, as the former boilers exceeded their useful life.

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Lenox Selects Jay Green as Town Manager

If he accepts the job, Green will fill the seat left by former Town Manager Christopher Ketchen. Ketchen stepped down in June after 10 years of leading the town

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Winterization Begins at Pittsfield Parks

City of Pittsfield announces city parks will begin to transition for fall season

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MassDOT: South County Road Work

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