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Dalton Finance Anticipates Challenges Budget Season
The Finance Committee will soon embark on its budget planning process, which comes with a notable challenge.
Berkshire United Way Awards Food Assistance Funds to 15 Organizations
Berkshire United Way has awarded $51,630 to 15 local organizations to strengthen food distribution efforts
Elevated Mercury Level Found in Center Pond Fish
The state Department of Public Health has issued an advisory after a mercury-contaminated fish was found in Center Pond.
Capeless Students Raise $5,619 for Charity
Students at Capeless Elementary School celebrated the season of giving by giving back to organizations that they feel inspired them.
Mount Greylock School Committee Discusses Collaboration Project with North County Districts
One of Greene's colleagues on the Mount Greylock School Committee used her report as a chance to challenge that process.
Berkshire County Getting $4M Toward Housing Improvements
Millions of federal Community Development Block Grant funds are coming to Berkshire County for housing and economic development.
North Adams Jewelry Store Has New Owner
The Artful Jeweler has a new owner who is looking to expand its offerings.
PEDA Site 9 Preparation, Member Retirement
The redevelopment of Site 9 for mixed-use in the William Stanley Business Park is set to take off.
North Adams Water Safe to Drink
The Water Department says all water line breaks have been repaired and water restored to those affected areas.
Cheshire Festival of Trees on View Until Dec. 31
The moment you step into the town offices, you're greeted by the scent of fresh pine wafting from about 70 beautifully decorated trees on display.
MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board Early Childhood Educator Grant
In Berkshire County, MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board was awarded $198,375.
Pittsfield Signs Negotiating Rights Agreement With Suns Baseball Team
The Suns will call Wahconah Park home again.
Greylock School Project Garnering Interest From Bidders
The project includes the demolition of the 60-year-old elementary school and the construction of a new two-story school directly to its north.
Williamstown Board of Health Looks to Regulate Nitrous Oxide Sales
The Board of Health on Tuesday agreed to look into drafting a local ordinance that would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide.
Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard
Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.
ADOPTED! Companion Corner: Cali and Kyzer at Berkshire Humane Society
Kyzer and Cali are both poodles. Kyzer is the male and is 7 years old, and a little bigger than his sister Cali, who is a miniature of Kyzer and 8 years old.
Friends of Great Barrington Libraries Holiday Book Sale
With hundreds of curated gently used books to choose from—fiction, nonfiction, children's favorites, gift-quality selections, cookbooks, and more—it's the perfect local stop for holiday gifting.
Annual 1753 House Carol Sing in Williamstown
The Carol Sing is a free, ecumenical event for all ages.
Lanesborough Considers Bylaw Against Litter
The town is considering a bylaw against littering after reports of people dumping trash on the roadside.
Roots Rising Awarded Urban Agriculture Program Grant
In Berkshire County, Roots Rising was awarded a $25,000 grant to fund the development of a new well for three acres of land to be used for irrigation.
1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program Accepting Applications
1Berkshire's Berkshire Youth Leadership Program is accepting applications.
Pittsfield Extends Interim School Superintendent Contract
Interim Superintendent Latifah Phillips' employment has been extended to 2027.
New BRTA Administrator Keen on Getting People Where They Need to Go
The new Berkshire Regional Transit Authority administrator has officially started work alongside outing Administrator Robert Malnati.
Pittsfield's Durant Park Splash Pad Gets $200K Boost
A 700-square-foot outdoor water attraction is planned for the 2.1-acre park at 30 John Street. City officials hope to have it operational by summertime.
RFP Ready for North County High School Study
The working group for the Northern Berkshire Educational Collaborative last week approved a request for proposals to study secondary education regional models.
Adams Community Bank Makes Donations to Local Food Pantries
The funds will be distributed directly to food pantries serving families and individuals in need across the county's cities and towns.
North Adams Lifts Boil Water Order for Most of City
The city has lifted a boil water order — with several exceptions — that was issued late Monday morning following several water line breaks over the weekend.
Dalton Finance Makes Reserve Fund Transfers
The reserve fund balance is currently $60,000. This is the first reserve fund transfer the town has made this fiscal year, committee clerk Karen Schmidt said.
Clarksburg Average Tax Bill Up 4%
The owner of an average home will see their tax bill rise by about $132, or about 4.16 percent.
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