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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 6-7
On-street parking is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Two Towns Vote Against Central Berkshire Regional Agreement
The item failed during the Hinsdale annual town meeting on May 15 and the Peru town meeting on June 1. The regional agreement needed six out of the seven towns to vote in favor of passing.
McCann Postsecondary Graduates 'Battle Tested'
School Committee Chairman Gary Rivers addressed the graduates and told them they have already proven themselves.
Wahconah Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for Class of 2024
Aidan Garcia and Sarah Thornton have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the 2024 graduating class at Wahconah Regional High School.
Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for 2024
Mount Everett Regional School announces that Allison Steuernagle has been named valedictorian, and Emily Steuernagle has been named salutatorian of the class of 2024.
Dalton Fire District Community Meeting Works to Find Solutions Various Problems
The district's new Fire Chief Christian Tobin, established the monthly meeting to get different perspectives from residents to develop solutions to the town's problems and work together to solve them.
North Adams Native Wins Sports Emmy for 'Toy Story' Production
She was part of a team of 150 or so who created "Toy Story Funday Football" that streamed on ESPN-plus and Disney-plus.
Monument Mountain Class of 2024 Told to Be Best Versions of Themselves
The ceremony was a goodbye to the graduates and also to their principal, Kristina Farina, who is retiring after 34 years with the Berkshire Hills Regional School District.
Williams Grads Reminded of Community that Got Them to Graduation
Williams College said goodbye Sunday to its graduating seniors. And a representative of the class of 2024 took the time to say goodbye to everyone in the community who made students' journey possible.
Wahconah Regional High Graduates Reminded to Embrace Future
Families, friends, and faculty gathered in the high school gym to honor 124 graduates and celebrate their accomplishments.
Dalton Select Board Reorganizes
The Select Board voted Robert Bishop as chair and Dan Esko as vice chair during its meeting last week.
Governor Files Legislation to Rename the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
This timing is part of the celebration of Older Americans Month, which takes place in May.
Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2024
Both will speak at graduation ceremonies being held on Sunday, June 2, at 1:30 p.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.
Pittsfield Council OKs $3M Borrowing for Failing PHS Boilers
The nearly 100-year-old boilers are original to the building and have exceeded their useful life, officials say. They are converted locomotive engines that are extremely inefficient and expensive to maintain.
Lee Graduates Told to Proceed With Optimism, Curiosity
Fifty-seven seniors received diplomas on Saturday at Tanglewood. Valedictorian Allen Ni and salutatorian Kira Johnson have high hopes for their peers in college and beyond.
BArT Grads Express Gratitude, Aim for Continued Growth
In addition to the annual "Moment of Appreciation" school tradition when graduates each give a flower to a faculty member who impacted their life in a significant way, two seniors made appreciation for their parents a major theme of their remarks.
Mount Everett Class Touted as 'Little Engines That Could'
Thirty students crossed the Tanglewood stage Saturday morning under sunny skies. School Committee Chair Bonnie Silvers explained that when writing her address to the class, she turned to the American folktale "The Little Engine That Could."
Valedictorian, Salutatorian Named for McCann Class of 2024
McCann Technical School Principal Justin Kratz announces Amy Lynn Harrington as valedictorian and Svea-Marie Meaghan Lawson as salutatorian for the graduating class of 2024.
Composting with Bears in Mind
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department says many people are having problems with bears looking for food near their homes, and with the food scrap ban in effect the department is providing tips for people who are composting at home so they can avoid attracting hungry bears.
Farley-Bouvier Receives Children's League of Massachusetts Award
The program included awards presented to four dedicated children's provider staff members, and to three legislative champions.
BCC Graduates Embraced for Varying Journeys to Degrees
She asked that the graduates recognize navigators who guided them on the journey, from parents and children to faculty members and advisors.
New York Man Charged With Enticing a Child
A 62-year-old New York State man was arraigned Friday for enticement of a child.
Community Hero: Danielle Nichole Munn
Witch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month.
Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' Comments
The City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools.
MassDOT Advisory: South County Construction
Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 7 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones
Williamstown Paving Schedule
Schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions
Library's Short Story Contest Begins June 1
The contest opens on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and closes at 4 pm on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
ADA Committee Has Dispute Over Minutes, Election
The Americans with Disabilities Act committee elected Patrick Pettit as chair and John Curro as vice chair following a heated discussion surrounding the meeting minutes during its most recent meeting.
Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students Shining
Morningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA.
Williamstown Elementary School to Present 'Matilda, Jr.' Musical
General admission is $5.
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