Community
Governor Details Stay Policy at Emergency Assistance Sites
First notices to families expected to go out in early July
Lanesborough Elm Tree Named Largest in State
Located at the corner of Route 7 and Summer St., the king is believed to be over 250 years old and is 107 feet tall with an average canopy spread of 95.5 feet.
Government Briefs: EV Funding, MassReconnect Results
The following is a roundup of state and federal announcements and programs this week.
Weekend Outlook: Adams Street Fair, Jimmy Bernardo Memorial Ride, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a street fair, an art festival, a memorial rides, a community day, and more.
Large Scale Power Outage Impacting North County
National Grid estimates that power will be restored by between 1 and 2 pm.
State Awards $1.25M To Cooper Hill Farm Project
The funds will help protect 538 acres that are part of a broader, regional e?ort to conserve 1,130 acres of critical ecological habitat, forestland, and active agricultural landscapes in She?eld and Salisbury, Conn.
Additional Office Space Sought for Pittsfield Police
The city is seeking more office space for the Pittsfield Police Department outside of its aged station.
Dalton Green Committee Navigates Adding Fire District to Green Communities Division
The town is part of the state Green Communities Division, which aids local municipalities in lowering lower energy use, through clean energy projects in buildings, facilities, and schools, by providing grants, technical assistance.
Williamstown Select Board Discusses Language in 'Guidebook'
During a discussion about goal setting and priorities for the 2024-25 term, Select Board member Randal Fippinger on Monday pointed out that the body has limited bandwidth.
Dalton Fire District Approves Employee Handbook
Fire Chief Christian Tobin has been working with district departments to update the district’s employee handbook, which was last updated in 2015.
Bomb Threat that Closed Williams Campus Deemed 'Not Credible'
Williams College Thursday sent all non-essential personnel home and closed the campus in response to a bomb threat that later was deemed 'not credible.'
Pittsfield Accepting Applications for Citizens Academy
The Citizens Academy, a 12-week program, is designed to help community members understand the operations of local government.
Dalton Water Commissioners Approve Ambulance Agreements
These agreements allow the Fire Department's advanced life support ambulance to assist other departments' basic life support ambulances.
Pittsfield Council Paves Way for East Street Reconstruction
The City Council approved multiple property easements for the state's reconstruction of East Street, paving the way for construction next year.
Kolis Family Celebrates 100 Years in Homestead Grandfather Built
More than three dozen members of the Kolis family stretching across at least three generations on Saturday celebrated 100 years in the home their dziadziu and babci built.
Williamstown Fills Vacant Seat on Library Trustees Board
The Select Board and Milne Library Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously appointed Ben Lee Cohen to fill the remainder of a vacant term on the library board.
Pittsfield Schools Add 'Transformation & Accountability' Post
The school district's former special education director has been appointed as the assistant superintendent for school transformation and accountability.
North Adams Council Sets Vote on New School Borrowing
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. to authorize borrowing for the Greylock School project.
Pittsfield Nonprofit Aims to Reopen King Kone
A nonprofit is trying to reopen King Kone as a workers' cooperative.
Bidwell House: A voyage Of Discovery
A Voyage of Discovery: A Unitarian Missionary in Early Berkshire County with historian Carl Hammer. In-Person, Members $15 & Non-Members $25. Zoom, Members free & Non-Members $15. Lecture will be held at the Tyringham Union Church and via Zoom. 11 a.m.
Pittsfield Summer Playground Program
This program runs from July 8 to August 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at each designated location at no cost.
West Stockbridge Marks 250th Anniversary of Founding
The town marked 250 years as a tight-knit community on Saturday with food, music, history lessons, and many smiles.
BCC to Hold Adult Swimming Clinic
Improve technique with 'All about Freestyle'
Berkshire Culinary Owners Plan New Tavern in Former Breu-Haus
Berkshire Culinary Group owners Matthew and Elizabeth Mottor are in the process of purchasing Shire Beer Co., formerly Shire Breu-Hous, to open their own tavern.
North Adams Planners OK 10 Short-Term Rentals
The Planning Board approved 10 special permits for short-term rentals during a brief meeting on Monday night.
North Adams' Downtown Shopping Plaza Sold Again
The 127,626 square-foot retail center was sold on June 4 for $2.6 million to Guru Realty LLC of Mendon, with listed managers Nitant Raval of Mendon and Chirag Patel of Dalton.
Governor Appoints Member of Massport Board of Directors
Everhart currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Regional Public Affairs, Inclusion, and Impact at Fidelity Investments.
Lenox Blood Drive
All blood donated at the BHS Blood Donor Center is used locally.
Williamstown Temporary Closure of Route 2 at Green River Bridge
The closure is necessary to allow for the placement and initial setting of concrete on the bridge deck.
North County's First Animal Shelter Opens in North Adams
North County's first animal shelter is operating out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road.
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