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Two Berkshire Peaker Plants Have Been Put in the Past
Two peaker plants in Berkshire County have been out of service for two years and are in the process of demolition. Local environmentalists are rejoicing.
Clark 'Fragile Beauty' Exhibit Profits from Direct Light
The exhibit "Fragile Beauty" fills the pavilion with glass objects from the Corning Museum of Glass, showcasing different cultures, time periods and techniques, and will run through Oct. 27.
Downtown Pittsfield Lit Up for Pittsfield Beautiful
Berkshire Lightscapes will honor Pittsfield Beautiful for its commitment to the downtown by lighting up the exteriors of buildings and public spaces with flower colors, Monday, July 22, through Sunday, July 28.
Berkshire United Way Thanks Funded Partners with Picnic
The Controy Pavilion at Onota Lake was filled with some of Berkshire United Way's funded partners for its second annual "thank you" summer celebration picnic.
Williamstown Zoning Board Considers Art Museum Plan
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday began its review of the development plan for a new Williams College Museum of Art at the junction of Routes 2 and 7.
North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School Project
The City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday.
Late-Night Crash Takes Out Main Street Tree in North Adams
An errant pickup truck took out one of the trees on Main Street on Thursday night.
Government Briefs: Cape Cod Bridges Funding & More
The Healey-Driscoll administration is celebrating that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers winning nearly $1 billion in federal funding for the replacement of the Cape Cod bridges.
MCLA Accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received its decennial accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education.
BFAIR Appoints Director of Employee Development
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources has appointed Noelle Crawford as the new director of learning and employee development.
New England Public Media Names Senior Director of Development
With more than 20 years of experience working in public service in western Massachusetts, Tracy Trial joins New England Public Media as senior director of development.
Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks Housing
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive.
Fairview Hospital Receives Awards for Stroke Care
Fairview Hospital has been twice recognized for its stroke care by the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Berkshire Workforce Board Elects New Board Officers
The Board of Directors of the MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board (BWB) convened virtually at the BWB Annual Board Meeting on June 6, 2024, to discuss workforce strategies and reflect on the successes of the past year.
Lee Bank Foundation Awards Grants to Nonprofits
These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.
Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield Entrepreneurs
The Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package.
Park Vandalism Has Pittsfield Looking to Enhance Enforcement
Following significant wintertime vandalism of park facilities, the city is looking at a streamlined process for barring those who cannot follow rules and regulations.
Sen. Warren Visits Pittsfield, Speaks on State of Nation
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren traveled to Pittsfield on Thursday to delivery nearly $1 million federal funding and speak about health care and economic development.
Taconic Principal Tapped for Pittsfield's Deputy Superintendent
The School Committee has tapped Taconic High's principal as the interim deputy superintendent.
Berkshire Humane Waives Dog Adoption Fees Through Sunday
Berkshire Humane Society has waived adoption fees of dogs who are at least one year old from Monday through Sunday this week.
Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's Gazebo
Logan Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service Project.
CHP Berkshires Names Senior VP for HR
Sheridan will lead a staff of 280 across the CHP healthcare network, which has practice locations in Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, Adams, and North Adams and Mobile Health.
Williamstown Housing Trust Seeks to Resolve Habitat Project Issue
Part of the plan Habitat developed with civil engineer Guntlow and Associates is a rain garden that would be part of the subdivision's stormwater management plan.
Catering Company Selected as Greylock Glen Food Vendor
The Selectmen on Wednesday voted to enter negotiations with an Agawam catering company to operate food service at the Greylock Glen's outdoor center.
Presumed Drowning of Minor Being Investigated
Authorities are investigating the presumed drowning of a 14-year-old at Benedict Pond on Wednesday afternoon.
Pittsfield Starbucks Closed Temporarily
The sign has been removed, and the drive-through is blocked, but Starbucks coffee addicts need not worry — this closure is only temporary.
SVMC Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
The Kendall Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's 2024 Lantern Award for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance.
Williamstown Abutters Appeal Decision on Habitat for Humanity Project
One of the Summer Street residents who has objected publicly to a proposed subdivision on the street has appealed the Conservation Commission's decision to allow the project to go forward.
Hundreds Still Without Power in North County, Stamford
Nearly 18 hours after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region, hundreds of customers are without power.
Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative Awarded Cultural Facilities Grant
BFMC will use this grant to begin build drawings for the new international film education center proposed for the north end of the Elayne Bernstein Theatre complex.
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