Community
NAPL: The Bigfoot and UFO Connection
Wednesday, August 20 at 6PM at the North Adams Public Library
State Rep. Davis Emphasizes Collaboration Through Uncertain Future
Residents' questions reflected their perceptions of an ominous future, with concerns surrounding the costs of health care and infrastructure, funding cuts, affordable housing, immigration, environmental and climate issues, and other pressing issues.
Clarksburg School Sees Rise in Grant Funding
Clarksburg also got a boost in a Student Opportunity Act grant Barnes applied for in June. Only select districts were allowed to apply for an extra year of the original two-year grant.
Three Berkshire Towns Get Internet Grants
Nine municipalities, including three in the Berkshires, are sharing $555,747 in grant funding to improve internet accessibility for residents.
Williamstown's Johnson Stepping Down from Select Board
Jeffrey Johnson announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his seat on the Select Board.
The Hidden Toll: When Poverty Undermines Mental Health
Mental health is not shaped in a vacuum. It is built, or broken, by our environment. When basic needs go unmet, emotional health unravels.
Half-Million Unpaid Mall Bills Could Fall on Lanesborough Taxpayers
The Select Board has agreed to an executive session with the road district and Finance Committee, if possible, to discuss how they will account for more than $500,000 missing from the approved fiscal 2026 budget.
CRA'S Annual Crane Paper Sale: Aug. 15 - Aug. 16
The event will offer deeply discounted cards, envelopes, holiday sets, invitations, announcements and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NAPL: The People of North Adams
Saturday, August 16 at 11AM at the North Adams Public Library
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
MassDOT: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90
Lane closures in place during various hours week of Sunday, August 10
2nd Street and The Foundry to Present 'RECLAIM'
Three performances of original theater to be held Aug. 18 and 19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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