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Hoosic River Revival Celebrates New Billboards and Launches Public Space Initiative

The event will celebrate the installation of two new billboards in downtown North Adams along the Hoosic River.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Short-Term Rental Zoning Amendment

The city is closer to defining its regulations on short-term rentals and, in turn, being able to keep track of them.

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Dalton Fire District Approves Tentative Budget

The Fire District's Prudential Committee approved an anticipated budget of more than three million during its meeting on Wednesday.

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Lanesborough Picks Information Panel for Public Safety Proposal

On Monday, the Select Board voted to form a public safety building informational outreach committee and re-appointed four members: Dean Clement, Daniel MacWhinnie, Mark Siegars, and Lisa Dachinger.

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GE Plans for PCB Removal Gets OK

Approximately 75 percent to 80 percent of the material to be removed from the river will be transported hydraulically without the need for any trucks.

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May Day Protests Planned in Berkshires

Residents in Berkshire and Bennington County, Vt., are planning to join thousands of others in May Day protests across the nation.

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Berkshire HorseWorks Equine-Assisted Reading Program for Children

The program will be facilitated by Eagala-certified practitioners Hayley Sumner, an Equine Specialist, and Caitlin Scott, a Speech-Language Pathologist, at the Berkshire HorseWorks campus in Richmond.

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Clarksburg Sees One Race for War Memorial Trustee

The annual town election is Tuesday, May 13, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Community Center.

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Triplex Cinema and Great Barrington Libraries Announce "Banned Books on Film" Series

The Triplex Cinema is a nonprofit organization presenting a variety of films and programs.

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Truck Crashes Into Pittsfield's Samel's Deli

A two-vehicle crash resulted in a pickup truck crashing through the front of an Elm Street eatery Wednesday morning.

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Pittsfield Firefighters Respond to Two-Alarm Structure Fire on First Street

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

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North Adams Public Schools Announce Postgraduate Scholarship Opportunities for Drury High Graduates

The application deadline for all scholarships is June 1st. Applicants require a Google account to apply online and submit their transcript electronically.

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Lanesborough Facing Over 6% Budget Increase

Town Administrator Gina Dario said the operating budget's 6.27 percent increase is the highest in her three years as town administrator.

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Trees, Tall Grass Will Delineate Williamstown Dog Park

The Select Board on Monday saw regulations that will govern a fence-free "dog park" that the town plans to establish at the Spruces Park.

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Community Hero: Retired Senior Volunteer Program

For more than 50 years, generations of seniors have donated their time to community organizations in the Berkshires through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

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Longtime Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski Passes Away

Several fire departments that had worked with Czerwinski announced his passing on Facebook to acknowledge his impact on their communities and to give condolences to his family.

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2025 Berkshire Nonprofit Awards Honorees Chosen

The Berkshire Nonprofit Awards recognize the accomplishments and dedication of the people who work in the nonprofit sector.

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Central Berkshire Record Show Spins Back on May 4

A lineup of DJs will spin music throughout the day. They include Pup Daddy Productions (Tim Dupree), DJ Ketchabone (Michael Keleher), Wes Nelson of Belltower Records, Ed Martuscello, and Ed Pelkey.

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Williams College Art Museum Will Be a Lab for Sustainability

The sustainable aspects of the new $175 million Williams College Museum of Art will influence the next generation of arts leaders.

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Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Facing License Revocation

The Licensing Board has started a six-month timer before revoking the Tavern At The A's liquor license.

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Pittsfield Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Car

A city resident Monday died after being struck by a car on Barker Road.

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Bromley Mountain 'Mom's Day Off' Raises Over $11K for SVMC Breast Care

Josh Witkin, President and General Manager of Bromley Mountain, presented the check to Thomas A. Dee, President and CEO of SVMC, at the ski resort.

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State Orders Release of Pittsfield High Investigation Report

The Pittsfield Public Schools have been ordered to release non-exempt parts of the PHS investigation report by May 8 after a community advocate filed a public records request.

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Lenox Home Decor Shop Offers Design Ideas, Annie Selke Products

The former Annie Selke store on Main Street is now Home on Main, another home decor venture.

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Pittsfield Announces Street Improvement Project Schedule

Motorists are advised to exercise caution when traveling in these areas. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.

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Anahata Schoolhouse is Offering a New Program for the Community

Garivaltis has been a leader in ayurveda for 25 years and taught for 12 years at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Strockbridge.

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Pittsfield Releases Draft 5-Year CDBG Plan

Pittsfield's 5-Year Consolidated plan targets low to moderate income households, the majority living in the Westside and Morningside neighborhoods.

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Williamstown Select Board Candidates Answer Questions

While three seats on the Select Board will be on the ballot at the May 13 annual town election, just one seat is contested.

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Wigwam Western Summit Getting Ready to Reopen for Season

The new owners of the Wigwam Western Summit are gearing up to open for their first full season.

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Bard College Alum to Speak at Simon's Rock Final Commencement

Chloe Demrovsky, class of 2001, will address graduates at the 56th commencement ceremony of Bard College at Simon's Rock on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m.

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