Community
Teen Arrested in North Street Shooting
Probable cause was established to charge Sayers with the shootings and he was arrested on Friday on Putnam Avenue by members of PPD's Anti-Crime Unit.
New Marlborough Housing Awarded State Grant
A total of $227 million in state and federal tax credits and subsidies will support the creation or preservation of 1,874 rental units across Massachusetts.
State Fire Marshal: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
Fireworks Caused More Than 200 Injuries, $1.5M in Property Damage Since 2019
Wahconah Park Committee Moving Forward with $28M Design
The panel has recommended a move from the schematic design to the design development phase for a $28.4 million rebuild of the grandstand and parking lot.
Pittsfield Panel Supports $280K Winter Maintenance Deficit
The account is permitted to operate a deficit and has overspent $781,220.
Community Hero of the Month: Pam Wilk
Wilk went to school for social work and worked at the post office, where she met a lot of people who opened doors for her to get involved because of the conversations she would have with patrons.
'Bei Tempi' Wants to Bring Good Times to Pittsfield's West Side
Owners of the former Crossroads Cafe want to bring "Bei Tempi" to the West Side with a new restaurant.
MassDOT: South County Construction Operations
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 3 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Williamstown Youth Center's History Explored
For about 100 years, in one incarnation or another, the Williamstown Youth Center has been improving the lives of the town's children.
NBCC Annual Meeting Filled with Gratitude, Collaboration
Gratitude was the theme of Northern Berkshire Community Coalition's 38th annual meeting on Friday morning but there was a heavy dose of collaboration as well.
Latina314 Grateful for Grants, Collaborative Work
Latina Empowerment Organization, Latinas413, Expresses Gratitude for Grant Awards and Collaborative Work
Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Sees Expansion, Evolution in New Office
Managing Director Rebecca Brien has dreamed about this space's possibilities since she first walked in.
North Adams Closes Bridge to Sons of Italy Property
The bridge on Christopher Columbus Drive has been closed to traffic and the one-way bridge from Western Gateway Heritage State Park will become one lane.
MassDOT: Public Comment Period for Capital Investment Plan
Public comment period will be open from Thursday, June 20, through Wednesday, July 10, and may be submitted through email, a CIP Comment Tool, and at six virtual regional public information meetings
Pittsfield Schools Assign Placeholder for $200K Budget Cut
The school district found a $200,000 cost savings in computer replacements to accommodate the City Council's budget cut.
Teacher of the Month: Elaine Hunter
Egremont Elementary School prekindergarten inclusive classroom teacher Elaine Hunter has been selected as the June Teacher of the Month.
Weekend Outlook: Solid Sound, Films and Concerts
There are a variety of events this weekend, including the Solid Sound Festival, musical performances, gallery exhibits, and more.
Two Arrested in Connection With Lee Home Invasion
The two suspects were arrested on June 26 and 27.
Northern Berkshire YMCA Relocates Summer Program to MCLA
Camp Abenaki will utilize the Church Street Center Social Hall during July and August with indoor and outdoor activities as well as field trips for swimming and exploration throughout the local communities.
Pittsfield Council Amends Cannabis Ordinance, Celebrates PHS Athletes
The meeting was less than a half hour, with the most time spent on proclamations for the Pittsfield High School baseball and softball teams and a certificate of recognition to PHS student Jake Bassi.
Large Solar PV Arrays Likely Not Feasible in Dalton
Green Committee member Todd Logan updated the committee last week on his efforts to obtain data to inform the possibility of developing large PV arrays on town properties.
Williamstown Fire District Won't Seek Retirement Exemption for Chief
Fire Chief Craig Pedercini had asked the panel, which governs the district, to seek the exemption to prevent him from having to retire in March of next year.
No Paws Left Behind to Operate at North Adams Animal Shelter
The nonprofit No Paws Left Behind animal shelter will operate out of the city's municipal shelter on Hodges Cross Road.
Fall Foliage Parade Theme Announced
This year's parade theme will be "Berk du Soleil - The Greatest Show in North Berkshire."
Fiber Optic Cable Coming to Housatonic Village from Stockbridge Road
The grant will pay a portion of the $700,000 total cost of installation; the 2023 Annual Town Meeting approved a matching amount of $250,000, and Fiber Connect of Egremont, the project vendor, will cover the remaining costs.
Dalton Commits ARPA Funds Toward Police Station Repair, Design
The town needs to address safety issues within the police station, including plumbing, mold, ventilation, mice, water damage, heating, and cell damage.
Lanesborough Rebuff of Gold Star Exemption Dismays Pittsfield Officials
Pittsfield officials are disappointed that Lanesborough rejected a proposal for Gold Star family tax exemptions, clarifying that the city proudly adopted this years ago.
Dalton Installs Seven Accessible Picnic Tables
The Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant picnic tables have been installed at Greenridge, Pinegrove and Chamberland parks and at the library.
Software Upgrades Impacting Pittsfield Online Permitting System
To move all the data from the current site to the new site, the permitting system for the Engineering Division will be unavailable during this transition period. No permit applications will be accepted online.
MSBA Board Shifts Greylock School Project into Funding Phase
The $65 million Greylock Elementary School project has moved another step forward with the Massachusetts School Building Authority's vote to enter into a funding agreement.
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