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Arrest Warrant Issued in Pownal, Vt., Homicide

The Vermont State Police Thursday announced they have obtained an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts man on a murder charge arising from a fatal stabbing Feb. 6 in Pownal.

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Stockbridge Author Explores AI in New Novel

The novel also explores other ethical and sensitive topics such as people-pleasing, sexual assault, and other prevalent issues in society.

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Dalton Historical Commission Talks Sidewalks and Historic Districts

When the commission established its first historic district, the Craneville Historic District, about 10 years ago, it hired preservation specialist Norene Roberts for guidance.

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MassRMV Cautions Public to Beware of Deceptive and Mimic Websites

Customers should only use Mass.Gov/RMV for online RMV Services

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MassDOT Public Comment Period for Beyond Mobility

Plan to help guide MassDOT's decision making and investments through 2050 Comment period one step in robust public engagement efforts

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Adams Officials Review Greylock Glen Budget

Michael Wynn, who was selected in January to run the center, submitted a level operating budget of $57,500 but said he could pull funding from different lines to ensure there was money for advertising this fall.

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Science and Art Program during April School Break

The program is geared for children aged 7 to 13 years and runs April 15-18, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (with early drop-off at 8:30 am), at the April Hill Education and Conservation Center in South Egremont.

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South County Construction Operations

Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12. Traffic will be allowed through the work zones.

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BEAT: The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

Elizabeth Barnes is the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and previously worked as the Exotic Forest Pest Educator at Purdue University.

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New Jersey Earthquake Vibrates Through the Berkshires

An earthquake in northern New Jersey this morning could be felt all throughout the Northeast, from Augusta, Maine, to Washington, D.C., to Buffalo, N.Y.

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MCLA to Host Virtual Information Session for Graduate Programs

Prospective students can meet with faculty and staff to learn about graduate education in MCLA's unique and innovative programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond.

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Permanent Supportive Housing Coming to Pittsfield Soon

Berkshire Housing Development Corp. has a few projects in the pipeline and hopes to start construction soon.

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Pittsfield's Mental Health Committee Get Inaugural Members

At its last meeting, the City Council accepted a slate of appointments to the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee.

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Spring Storm Causes Closures, Outages in Berkshire County

A spring storm brought rain and snow to the county along with service outages.

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College Notes: Spring 2024

Recipients receive an $88,000 scholarship over a four-year period, $22,000 per year, upon enrolling at Elmira College.

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Weekend Outlook: First Friday, Fundraisers and 'Billy Budd'

Several events will take place in the Berkshires this weekend, including First Friday festivities, spring walks, comedy, and more.

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Berkshire Athenaeum Teen Neon Party

This event meets in the auditorium.

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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Hires New Branch Officer

Additionally, he will assist the organization with its further development of Spanish-focused materials.

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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar

Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.

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Marchetti Defends Pittsfield Tax Rates in Advance of FY25 Budget

Mayor Peter Marchetti defended the city's tax rate on Tuesday, asking residents to look at all of the figures before making a judgment.

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Developer Plans $11M Renovation of Adams Memorial Building

The Selectmen on Wednesday night voted to award the bid to Mackin Construction Co. Inc. of Greenfield, which plans to invest $11 million to build out 20 or more one- and two-bedroom apartments in the three-story classroom wing that parallels Columbia Street.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Arrowhead Sewer Extension

The Finance Committee on Monday supported a $650,000 borrowing under the Sewer Enterprise Fund for a connection to Herman Melville's Arrowhead.

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Sonrisas Awarded Outdoor Recreation Grant

Sonrisas is located in Cheshire.

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Adams Begins Review of $19M Fiscal 2025 Budget

own officials started the review of the $19 million fiscal 2025 spending plan on Tuesday, beginning with general government, executive, finance and technology budgets.

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Wahconah Apollonian Players Perform 'Into the Woods' this Weekend

Wahconah High School Apollonian Players will be performing the musical "Into the Woods" this weekend.

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Berkshire United Way celebrates 100 Years of Service

During the celebration Berkshire United Way will present the Daniel C. Dillon Helping Hands, Caring Heart Award to Mary Wheat.

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Pittsfield and State Clash Over Causeway Project, Causing Delay

The city and the state Department of Transportation are clashing over logistics of the Dan Casey Memorial Drive reconstruction, halting its progress.

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North Adams Schools Set Calendar, Review Budget

The committee was also brought up to speed on the budget deliberations at last week's Finance & Facilities subcommittee.

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Pittsfield, North Adams Support Paint Stewardship Program

Pittsfield's City Council last week voted unanimously to support a resolution requesting the Legislature act favorably on the bill before the House Ways & Means Committee. The North Adams City Council did the same.

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