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Butterflies Honor Passed Loved Ones at HospiceCare Event
The release is one of the memorial services HospiceCare does for families of folks who have died in the last year but it is also open to the community, she said.
Haiku on the Hoosic Celebration
This program is supported by HooRWA, Tourists, and by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.
Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Honors Former Pittsfield Mayor
Award presented on May 16 at Home for Good Event
Zion's 16th Annual Plant Sale
Those who would like to donate plants for the sale, you can bring them to the church on Friday, May 24 between 10 and noon.
Lenox Seeking Volunteers for Town Manager Screening Committee
Current Town Manager Chris Ketchen will step down at the end of June.
Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program Free
They ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.
Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation
For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.
Pittsfield Council Sees $808K in Community Preservation Funds
The City Council last week saw 11 Community Preservation Act funding allocations totaling $808,547.
Dalton Lift Still in Limbo; ADA Picnic Tables Coming
According to Hill Engineering, Town Hall could install a vertical lift in the Police Department's closet and go up into the town account's office. However, no one wants to give up the closet or office, she said.
Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy Guns
The district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns.
Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown Porch
A Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.
Greylock appoints Anthony Rinaldi as Director Emeritus
In March 2024, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Rinaldi.
Hoosac Harvest Annual Seedling Swap Returns
The Swap will be held on May 25 at the North Adams Farmers Market on Main Street, North Adams.
Flag Meant to Represent Inclusion Sparks Debate in Williamstown
One of the authors of a proposed bylaw amendment to allow the display of the Progress Pride on town flag poles said he welcomes more dialogue about the proposal.
Berkshire Planning Commission Approves 'Conservative' FY25 Budget
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has a "conservative" budget for fiscal year 2025 with a nearly 6 percent increase.
Veteran Spotlight: Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Ahonen
Cory Ahonen, chief engagement officer for the state's Executive Office of Veterans Services, served his country in the Air Force from 2008 to 2014 as a staff sergeant.
Mass MoCA Commission Approves Mental Health Practices as Tenants
The Mass MoCA Commission on Thursday approved three new tenants for Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.
Same Place, New Day for Williamstown Town Meeting 2024
The New England town meeting — steeped in tradition — has been far from traditional in the Village Beautiful over the last five years.
Mass Unemployment and Job Estimates for April 2024
Unemployment remains steady at 2.9 percent for third straight month, labor force participation rate increases
BAAMS Receives $10K Donation from Noel Family
The Berkshires' Academy for Advanced Musical Studies Inc. (BAAMS) has recently garnered significant support from the family of the late Edward J. Noel Jr.
One Injured in 4-Vehicle Crash on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield
The crashes happened at 9:40 p.m. when a westbound Honda Accord on Dalton Avenue crossed the double yellow line, striking a Subaru sedan traveling east, causing it to spin out.
Adams Housing Authority Rededicates McAndrews Community Center
Residents of the senior living facility gathered in the new community room on Wednesday to rededicate it to James McAndrew and welcome Housing Secretary Edward Augustus.
South County Road Maintenance
Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones.
Dalton Health Board OKs 90-Day Variance for Food Truck
The Board of Health approved a 90-day variance for Pizza Trails Food Truck to get a food manager's permit during its meeting last week.
2nd Street Seeks Submissions for Literary Project
Authors of published works receive$200 cash award
ServiceNet Cuts Ribbon on Vocational Farm to 'Sow Seeds of Hope'
Whether it is planting flowers or growing fresh produce, the program is for "sowing seeds of hope" for those with developmental disabilities.
North Adams Finance Committee Endorses Additional Positions in $49M Budget
But not enough for Finance Committee member Andrew Fitch, who voted against the compensation and classification plan because it did not include a city planner.
Lanesborough to Vote on 34 Articles at ATM
The Select Board endorsed a long list of articles during its regular meeting on Monday, most without discussion.
Greylock Federal Welcomes Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
King brings extensive banking and finance experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, capital and liquidity management, plus team development and management.
Flushing of Pittsfield's Water System: Phase 4
Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. Mains will be flushed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. from May 20 to May 24.
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