 Remembering the 'Forgotten War' in PittsfieldLocal community members gathered at City Hall's 'Forgotten War' monument to honor those who served.  Annual CATA Art Show Opens July 30Community Access to the Arts' annual art show "I Am a Part of Art" opens Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.  Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Gives Injured Turtles a Second ChanceiBerkshires joined Zustra on a hike at Wild Acres trailhead, where we released two adult eastern painted turtles, one yearling eastern painted turtle and one yearling common snapping turtle.  Clark Art Unveils Design for New Aso O. Tavitian WingThe elevated bridge between the Clark Art Institute's main museum and the Manton Research Center is being transformed into new gallery space and storage, and the permanent home of the Aso O. Tavitian collection. Greylock Thunder 18U Splits Pair in TournamentThe Greylock Thunder 18-and-under travel softball team Saturday split a pair of games at the John Biasi Memorial Super 72 tournament.  Pittsfield Little Leaguers Go Back to State TourneyMyles Morrison-Gould struck out seven and walked just one in a complete-game, 3-0 win over Holden that sends the Pittsfield Little League All-Stars into next week’s four-team State Tournament. Clarksburg Sets Townwide Tag SaleThe Historical Commission is sponsoring the 4th annual Townwide Tag Sale,on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall.  Barrington Stage's 'A Chorus Line' Demands to Be SeenThere are a plethora of adjectives that describe the original production of "A Chorus Line" when it opened off-Broadway in April 1975: "groundbreaking," "original," "powerful," "outstanding" and "brilliant." Ex-Veterans Clerk Charged With LarcenyThe city's former veterans services administrative assistant was arraigned Friday on larceny charges related to the theft of gift cards donated for local veterans.  Cross-Commonwealth Walk Highlights Fight to Change State FlagNearly 90 towns and cities across the commonwealth have voted in favor or replacing the seal, which depicts an arm holding a sword above the head of a Native American. Greylock Thunder 18U Team Off to Hot Start at N.J. TournamentEvelyn Julieano and Marlee Arnhold combined on a one-hitter Friday as the Greylock Thunder 18-and-under travel softball team improved to 2-0 at the John Biasi Memorial Super 72 tournament. Berkshire Mall Owners Press for Road District DissolutionBerkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings says without a dissolution of the Baker Hill Road District, the potential sale and redevelopment with the mall would fall through. Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Get Life Science GrantsPittsfield and the Central Berkshire Regional School District are among 400 organizations getting $12.3 million for education and workforce development.  Weekend Outlook: Ice Cream, Blueberries & DancingCheck out the events happening this weekend including fun nights of dancing, singing, ice cream and more. Jewish Federation Hosts Program on Judaism, Tai ChiJewish Federation of the Berkshires presents Dr. Joel Friedman, who will lead a program on "Judaism and Tai Chi: Finding Balance in an Unbalanced World" on Thursday, July 30, at 10:45 a.m. Dispensary Planned for Former Pittsfield Health Food CentreCloud Nine Visions got the Community Development Board's OK to do business at 407 North St. on Tuesday, but the Zoning Board of Appeals continued its vote on Wednesday to allow for more feedback. Dalton Health Board Seeks Responses to Confidential SurveyThe town's Board of Health is seeking responses to its confidential health survey to better understand the overall health and well-being of its residents. SteepleCats Earn Road WinNelphie Lopez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday as the North Adams SteepleCats beat the Ocean State Waves, 6-2, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Adams-Cheshire 10-Year-Old Little Leaguers Take Jimmy Fund TitleThe annual John Codey Jimmy Fund Classic brought together players from Adams-Cheshire and Pittsfield on the same field with a shared purpose: raising money to support cancer research and patient care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Smith Single Gives Pittsfield Little Leaguers Walkoff WinColton Smith singled on a hard comebacker to the mound in the bottom of the seventh Thursday to give the Pittsfield Little League 12-year-old All-Stars a 3-2 win over Holden in the Section 1 Tournament. Six Running for Four Seats on Mount Greylock School CommitteeVoters will have choices for all four Mount Greylock School Committee seats on the Nov. 3 ballot.  Parks Commission OKs Lessons at Pittsfield Pickleball FacilityThe city's pickleball culture is ramping up with classes at the Benedict Road courts.  SJC Dismisses Pittsfield Cell Tower SuitThe Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed a lower court's order to dismiss a lawsuit over the cell tower on South Street.  Berkshire Museum Unveils Historic Transformation After Yearlong RenovationFor generations, the Berkshire Museum has helped visitors create lasting memories through its permanent collections and exhibits. Those traditions continue as the museum reopens on July 29 following its historic renovation. Dalton 250th Anniversary Committee Seeks MembersAlthough eight years away, a successful anniversary celebration like this requires early organized planning by a dedicated group, Historical Commission co-chair Deborah Kovacs told the Select Board last week. |
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