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Dalton Historical Enters First Phase of Establishing 2nd Historic District

The Historical Commission has embarked on the first phase of establishing its second historical district.

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MassDOT: South County Construction Operations

Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21 Traffic will be allowed through the work zones

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Jimmy Fund Fishing Derby Results

There were 330 in attendance, a record attendance.

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Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Raises Over $40K at Golf Tournament

The Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting youth sports, educational scholarships, and community volunteerism in Berkshire County. For over four decades, the foundation has made significant contributions to the local community, promoting health, education, and community service.

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Clark Highlights Work, Revolutionary Spirit of Underappreciated Master

The eponymous exhibition traces Lethiere's career from a red chalk study of a nude figure he did at 16 in 1776 to 1831's "Lafayette Introducing Louis-Philippe to the People of Paris."

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Two People Shot in Downtown Pittsfield

Two people were shot on Friday afternoon in the area of North Street and Bradford Street, according to a news release from the DA's office. Both were transferred to Berkshire Medical Center, where they are being treated for their injuries.

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Berkshire Museum Opens 'The Wild Indoors' Exhibit

The exhibit runs through Sept. 29 and combines some of the museum's collection of taxidermy animals with Bell's fantasy art and realistic painting of the wild animals from across the united states.

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Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota Lake

Printed posters with these restrictions will be posted around the lake shoreline in advance of the treatment.

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Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Celebrations & More

There are various events this weekend, including festivals, Juneteenth celebrations and Father's Day events.

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Pedestrian On Moped Hit on Mass Ave

The woman was taken away via ambulance, reporting officers had no information on her condition.

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BAV Project Addresses Region's Dairy Farming Challenges

Berkshire-Taconic Dairy Cohort aims to increase dairy economy viability

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Mount Greylock Super Taking Principal Job in Great Barrington

Mount Greylock Regional's superintendent will take over as principal at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School in Great Barrington on July 1, according to a report in the Berkshire Edge.

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Northern Berkshire Veterans Services Veterans' Picnic

The event will take place at the Greylock Club Pavilion, located at 548 State Road in North Adams.

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Dalton Seeking Volunteers for Police Building Committee

The Select Board established the committee during its meeting on Monday night and emphasized the need for volunteers to serve on it.

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Williamstown Commons Resident Marks 106th Birthday

There was little wonder why the North Adams native's life was worth celebrating as her family members shared reminiscences at the midday gathering.

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Curtis Says $200K Cut Won't Mean Staff Reductions

Curtis reported that the district would be comfortable bringing forward proposals for non-staff member cuts on June 26, sending out the information to committee member before hands.

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Update: Suspect in Fenn St. Homicide Arrested

Police are investigating a suspected homicide on Fenn Street Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's office said Tuesday night.

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Pittsfield Coop Bank Hires Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

He has experience in commercial lending, commercial real estate assessment, credit risk analysis, portfolio management, relationship management and business development.

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Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk Dining

Town Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently enshrined some of the pandemic-era loosening of regulations around outdoor alcohol and food service for businesses holding indoor licenses.

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Pittsfield's Boost North Street Cohort Celebrates Program Launch

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corporation Partner with MassDevelopment's Transformative Development Initiative to Support North Street Businesses

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Reid Students Donate $700 to Berkshire Humane Through Philanthropy Program

Last week, Reid Middle School eighth-graders delivered a $700 donation to the Berkshire Humane Society and saw the inner workings of an animal shelter. This, of course, included quality time with furry friends.

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Pittsfield: Toters Are a Go

The City Council approved draft five-year contracts with Casella Waste Management on Tuesday, moving Pittsfield from unlimited curbside collection to automated collection with 48-gallon toters for trash and recycling.

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Cheshire Goes for Prop 2 1/2 Override to Fund School District

he town will have to vote on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to raise taxes in order to fund its portion of the budget for the Hoosac Valley Regional School District.

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Williamstown Select Board Discusses Justice Department Program for Schools

The Select Board on Monday discussed inviting a U.S. Department of Justice program into the local public schools to help address bias incidents.

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Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates Shaker Design on Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Shakers in America.

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North Adams Council OKs $49M Budget for Fiscal 2025

Mayor Jennifer Macksey provided the city budget, school budget, compensation and classification plan and capital improvement plan in a bound document with summaries and graphs explaining expenditures.

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Pittsfield Council Passes $216M Budget, Cuts Schools

Councilors approved a $215,955,210 spending plan that is a 5 percent increase from this year and includes a $200,000 reduction to the $82 million Pittsfield Public School budget. The budget passed 10-1 with Ward 2 Councilor Brittany Noto in opposition.

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Lanesborough Passes 32 of 34 Articles at Town Meeting

More than 100 registered voters attended the meeting, which lasted a little more than two hours, to vote on the proposed fiscal 2025 spending plan, board and committee seat procedures, three articles related to short-term rentals, and various spending items.

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M&J's Taste of Home Opens on Park Street on Wednesday

The diner is set to open at 6 a.m. sharp on Wednesday morning and will be open from 6 to 2 and Sundays serving breakfast only from 6 to 1.

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McCann Tech Hires New Football Coach

Rochelo takes over for former coach John LeClair

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