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Four Possible Candidates for Adams Administrator

Search consultant Richard White of Groux-White Consulting LLC of Lexington told the board during a recorded meeting last week that it's been a slow process since the job was advertised on July 18.

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Lt. Governor Tours Innovation Center, Talks State Investment

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll toured the Berkshire Innovation Center on Tuesday for a look at Pittsfield's technology sector and the future of William Stanley Business Park.

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Dalton Select Board Back at Senior Center

Residents raised concerns regarding the accessibility of Town Hall following the board's July decision to move its meetings back to the Callahan Room on a trial basis.

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Pittsfield Health Board Supports Community EMS Program

The program aims to fill gaps in health-care access by delivering preventative, non-emergent, and post-crisis care, basically wherever a person is comfortable.

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Pittsfield Camping Ordinance Sparks OML Complaint

Several City Councilors are alleged to have violated the Open Meeting Law by speaking about the controversial camping ban proposal during a community event.

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Man Drowned at Camp Halfmoon

Perez was transferred to Fairview Hospital and then transferred via a medical flight to Hartford Hospital. Perez was pronounced deceased early Monday, Aug. 11.

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NAPL: The People of North Adams

Saturday, August 16 at 11AM at the North Adams Public Library

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Friends of the North Adams Public Library Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Members of the Friends and those who have benefited from programs provided by the Friends are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

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BRTA Board Sees Open Meeting Law Complaint

The BRTA Advisory Board is reforming its search for a new administrator after an Open Meeting Law complaint.

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Aggie Commissioner Stresses Food Access During Berkshires Tour

One of the barriers contributing to food insecurity in the Berkshires is transportation to local nutritious food because of the distribution channels or food access points, the commissioner said.

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Jack Downing, Longtime Head of Soldier On, Dies at 82

John "Jack" Downing Jr., the driving force behind Soldier On, died Saturday at home at the age of 82.

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Adams Home Bakery Preparing for Business

The Wildflour Cottage, owned by Sarah Slick, will be offering baked goods like bagels, muffins, bread bowls and more.

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Musical Theatre with Storytelling at the Adams Free Library

This program will mark the official close of the 2025 Summer Reading Program – Level Up at Your Library!

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Williamstown's Diversity Panel Mulls Independence From Select Board

The Select Board at its July 28 meeting stopped short of adopting the full updated charge pitched by the members of READI.

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MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90

Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 10

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2nd Street and The Foundry to Present 'RECLAIM'

Three performances of original theater to be held Aug. 18 and 19

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Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 11-15

On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.

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NBT Bank Donates to North Adams Public School Book Initiative

NBT Bank's North Adams branch manager, Al Bedini Jr., presented the check to Burnett and stated that it's important to support their community.

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West Nile Isolations Could Trigger Mosquito Spraying in Pittsfield

If there is a consecutive WNV isolation in the same area, the threshold for spraying application is reached.

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Clark Art Talk Explores Beauty of its Granite Walls

Bud Wobus, an emeritus professor of geology, believes the natural beauty of the red granite walls outside the Clark is as much a work of art as anything hanging on the walls inside.

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Chicken BBQ to Benefit Dalton Fire Department, Church Fund

In addition to chicken, the menu will include corn on the cob, potato salad, watermelon, brownies and beverages.

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Girls Unity Squad Seeks To Inspire Next Gen of Girls

The Girls Unity Squad has been cultivating a safe, inclusive space for young minority girls for nearly two years and it is looking for new members.

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The Well Restaurant & Bar has New Owners

Four friends who have worked together previously decided to buy Main Street eatery a month ago to keep open a local hotspot.

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North Adams Fire Sends One to Hospital

The blaze moved quickly through the house and into the attic causing extensive damage.

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No Drought Conditions in Berkshire County

Only the Cape Cod Region is experiencing a drought.

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Ways to Cool Off this Summer

Make sure to get outside during the tail end of summer and enjoy some of the water the Berkshires has to offer.

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Upcoming Customer Assistance Events Hosted by National Grid

National Grid is here to help with a series of Customer Assistance Events to provide customers with options to manage their energy bills and ways to save money

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Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete

Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again

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Berkshires Creating with Crochet Coral Reef Project

More than a dozen people of all ages were crocheting colorful versions of coral out of yarn on Friday at the Berkshire Art Center's Gallery Shop on North Street.

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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes from Pittsfield

The City of Pittsfield has a confirmed isolation on outer West Street (Lillybrook).

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