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North Adams Council OKs Software Borrowing
The council had authorized by roll call vote at the end of August the borrowing of $536,562 to purchase new financial software package, Municipal Uniform Information System, or MUNIS.
Mark and Pignatelli Talk Legisative Actions in Becket
Pignatelli said housing insecurity and shortages are paramount in Berkshire County and encouraged communities to develop shovel-ready plans because "we're not going to hand out money from concepts or ideas, we're going to fund projects."
Williamstown Looking into Electrical Issues at Motel
For the second time in four months, the inn and restaurant at 910 Cold Spring Road was discussed by the Board of Health.
BHS Opening Urgent-Care Facility in Lenox
Berkshire Health Systems is opening a second urgent-care location, with a new facility being developed at 489 Pittsfield Road, in the Center at Lenox. The facility is expected to open this winter.
MassDPH Reports Indoor Air Quality Test Results for Brayton
The MDPH IAQ program was asked by Superintendent Barbara Malkas to examine Brayton Elementary School.
MassDOT: South County Nighttime Road Work
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
Dress for Success Event
The event is open to all people living in Berkshire County. It will take place from 11am to 3pm at the Pittsfield Holiday Inn, 1 West Street, Pittsfield.
North Adams School Committee Hears Report on Brayton Air Quality
Craig Gifford of GEM Environmental walked the committee through the key findings in a 22-page report provided to the district.
North Adams Sets Meeting on Notch Forestry Plan
The city has set a public information session about controversial plans to log parts of the Notch Reservoir watershed.
Pittsfield Municipal Airport Gets New Logo
The Airport Commission last week approved a cleaner design that depicts a jet flying over a green mountainscape. It is a far cry from the former branding, which had more than 10 saturated colors.
Dalton Cultural Council Accepting Grant Applications
The Dalton Cultural Council is accepting applications for grant funding to support local events and initiatives until Oct. 16.
Dalton Ladder Truck Donation Unavailable
The North Collier Fire Rescue District in Naples, Florida, cannot donate its ladder truck because it is returning to service as a reserve piece.
Dalton Historical Navigates Needs for 2nd Historic District
The proposed district starts at Park Avenue, where Main Street Cemetery is, and goes down to Depot Street. It then goes up High and North Streets.
Northern Berkshire EMS Awarded FEMA Grant
The competitive grant is part of a $15.78 Million fund awarded to emergency services across the state.
Dalton Committee Wants to Mitigate Damage on Pines Trails
The Committeeaim to improve the community's awareness of the trailhead, accessibility, and elevate the property's value as a town-owned open recreational space.
Greylock Federal Awards Student Scholarships
Applicants were required to write an essay, which demonstrated their positive involvement in the community.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters to Wear Orange
Hunting in Vermont continues to be a safe recreational pursuit and hunters can help keep it that way by choosing to wear hunter orange.
MassDOT Announces High School Video Contest
Competition encourages students to showcase their understanding of roadway safety across travel modes. Applications are due by 11 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1
Windsor Awarded $400K to Replace Culvert
The Town of Windsor will replace a perched and degraded culvert on a tributary to Dry Brook on Cheshire Road.
Pittsfield Councilor Requests Dept. of Public Services Restructuring
At the last City Council meeting, Ward 5 Councilor Patrick Kavey presented a petition requesting that Marchetti and Commissioner Ricardo Morales restructure the department.
Kilpatrick Athletic Center launches SwimAmerica Lessons
The Kilpatrick houses an eight-lane, 25 yard pool with a minimal level of chlorinated, locally-sourced spring water, which leaves the water soft and without chemical smell or taste, while also making it safe to swim in.
Williamstown Rotary Helps Food Pantry
The Pantry distributes shelf-stable food and home supplies to the community two Wednesdays a month.
Department of Fish and Game Five-Year Strategic Plan
The plan establishes a vision for the Department, focusing on solutions at the intersection of biodiversity, climate change, and environmental justice while advancing the priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA).
Lanesborough's Proposed Age Friendly Park Gaining Momentum
The committee has over $30,000 secured for the project at the underutilized Bridge Street Park which is estimated to cost as much as $250,000 to build.
Presentation to Dalton Select Board for Public Safety Funding Request
The Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee is requesting a Special Town meeting to ask voters to approve allocating $100,000 for a feasibility study and grant writing.
Pittsfield Homeless Panel Mulls Pressures of State Sheltering Changes
Director of Community Development Justine Dodds said that there aren't enough resources or housing to go around and it's becoming increasingly challenging, especially with the limitations on some of these programs.
Adams Community Bank Announces Promotion
In this role, Boucher will continue to oversee the Government Banking department and further contribute to the Bank's strategic growth and success.
1Berkshire Announces Berkshire Trendsetter Award Finalists
Winners to Be Announced at Celebrate The Berkshires
Specialty Minerals Spells Out Proposal to Modify Landfill Permit
No votes on the permit modification were made on Wednesday.
Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day
The 24-hour event to be held on Sept. 13–14 at Berkshire Community College campus in Pittsfield
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