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Dalton Finance to Discuss Budget Freeze, CBRSD Wednesday
The Finance Committee will be reviewing whether a budget freeze is necessary, considering ongoing financial concerns.
Cheshire Nomination Papers Available, Census Underway
Completed nomination papers must be returned to the Town Clerk for certification no later than Monday, March 16, 2026.
Dalton Considers Hiring Third-Party Accounting Services
Town Manager Eric Anderson informed the Select Board on Monday that the town is about two years behind on financial reconciliations and related reporting.
Hoosac Valley Regional Faces Challenging Budget Season
Hoosac Valley Regional School District is looking at a 7 percent budget increase out of the gate.
Pittsfield Scraps Camping Ordinance for Outreach Program
The City Council has scrapped the controversial "Camping Ordinance" and sees hope in an outreach program that connects unhoused individuals with resources.
HooRWA's Annual State of the River
Jay Racela, Williams College Environmental Analysis Lab Supervisor and Lecturer will present on the organizations collective water quality monitoring activities and findings in 2025 and discuss overall water quality.
The Common Room at Zion Lutheran Church Hosts Open House
Offering a first look at the refreshed Common Room and updated facilities now available for rentals, partnerships, and community use.
Key West Bar Gets Probation in Underage Incident
Key West is on probation for the next six months after an incident of underage drinking back in November.
Pittsfield's DPW Czar Talks Snow Plowing
Staffing shortages continue to stretch Pittsfield’s public works employees thin during winter storm events.
Taconic High Closed Wednesday for Cleanup
A sewer backup forced the closure of Taconic High School on Tuesday afternoon and canceled all afternoon activities and classes on Wednesday.
Friperie Berkshires Moves to New Great Barrington Location
Friperie Berkshires has moved to new quarters on Bridge Street and will reopen this Friday, Feb. 13.
Lenox Facing Lawsuit Over Bullying Claims
The town is being sued by a parent over bullying allegations at Lenox Memorial Middle and High School.
Berkshires Getting Snow, Icy Rain Overnight
Just because the Tuesday reached a relatively balmy 30 degrees, don't think that winter is giving up.
Lanesborough Settles With Mall Owners to Dissolve Baker Hill Road District
The Select Board has decided it is time to say goodbye to the Baker Hill Road Road District.
Berkshire Planning Expects to Hire New Director in March
The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission received nearly 10 interested applicants for the executive director position.
BCArc Pilot Employment Program Receives State Grant
A state grant will provide hands-on training in health care for a dozen Berkshire County Arc clients.
Becket Awarded Funds For Transportation Planning
In Berkshire County, Becket was awarded funds for the High Street Improvement Project.
Pittsfield Health Board Advises Outreach Program
On Wednesday, the board approved its recommendations for addressing housing insecurity in the city, which will go to the City Council on Tuesday.
Williamstown Summer Farmers Market Seeking New Vendors
All applications are reviewed by the Williamstown Farmers Market Board. Priority is given to applications received by Feb. 20.
Williamstown READI Committee Transitions Away From Select Board
The Select Board on Monday voted unanimously to transition the town's diversity committee away from the role it has served since its inception in 2020.
Clarksburg School Eyeing ADA Improvements This Summer
School officials are hoping to take the next stop in renovations to the 60-year-old school with a refit of the bathrooms.
Habitat for Humanity Selling Pittsfield Condos for $1,700/Month
Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is selling two homes to income-eligible families who can afford about $1,700 per month.
Cheshire Mulls Marijuana Consumption Bylaw
The Board of Selectmen is considering a bylaw covering the public consumption of cannabis.
Berkshires Awarded MVP Grants
In Berkshire County the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) on behalf of Adams, Lanesborough, North Adams, and Williamstown was awarded $325,000. Monterey was awarded $100,000.
Police Called for Conflict at Drury
School officials say a police presence at Drury High School on Monday morning was related to a "verbal confrontation" between students stemming from an "incident" over the weekend.
Local Production Workers Sought for Crewdson Photoshoot
Local talent is being sought for a production by world-renowned photographer Gregory Crewdson this spring.
Berkshire Athenaeum Hires Social Worker
The Berkshire Athenaeum now has a full-time social worker to meet community members' needs that go beyond books.
Williamstown CPC Sends Eight of 10 Applicants to Town Meeting
The Community Preservation Committee on Wednesday voted to send eight of the 10 grant applications the town received for fiscal year 2027 to May's annual town meeting.
Pittsfield Plans School Transition Activities Ahead of Restructuring
As the district prepares to restructure its middle schools in the fall, administrators are considering transition activities that will best meet the needs of Pittsfield students.
Sponsors of Mass Save Open New Round of Applications
Community Education Grant designed to increase energy efficiency education, literacy, and engagement in cities and towns across Massachusetts
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