 BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for Graduates of Practical Nursing ProgramThree students receive special awards A New Pittsfield Cafe is Bringing Convenience and Homecooked MealsA cafe, GourMay Cafe, at 1575 West Housatonic St., is bringing convenient breakfast and lunch to the city.  Pittsfield Powers Past Dalton-Hinsdale Behind Home Run BarrageThe Pittsfield Little League 12U All-Stars rode a powerful offensive performance and dominant pitching to a 12-4 victory over Dalton-Hinsdale in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament opener for both teams on Thursday. Most Pittsfield Intradistrict School Requests Granted After Morningside ClosureThe Pittsfield Public Schools granted around 60 intra-district and school choice requests for the upcoming academic year without Morningside Community School. Williamstown 'Supersizes' Independence Day with Events Friday, SaturdayThe town is getting a jump on July 4 with a full day and night of activities on Friday to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. BRTA Tables a Route Pause While Looking for More DriversThe BRTA Advisory Board tabled a proposed route cancellation last week. During its meeting, Administrator Kathleen Lambert proposed to the board the idea of cancelling Route 921 for 90 days to help train four of the new hires who do not have a CDL. Lambert said the suggestion came from both the incoming operating company, Transdev, and the outgoing company, Keolis. Dangerous Heat Wave to Hit MassachusettsHeat index values up to 110 degrees are possible between Wednesday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service  Striking Out Cancer in the Berkshires Beats Fund-Raising RecordThe event, which centers on inter-generational pickup baseball and softball games at Clapp Park, had brought in $15,650, as of Tuesday, and dontations were continuing to come in, according to organizer Joe DiCicco. Pittsfield Schedules Fireworks on July 8In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, a fireworks display is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at 9:15 p.m. in the area of Wahconah Park.  Pet Heat and Fourth of July Safety with the Berkshire Humane SocietyBerkshire Humane Society’s Executive Director, John Perreault, talks about pet heat safety ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Gov. Healey Tours Pittsfield Childcare CentersHealey was joined by local and state officials for a tour of Berkshire Family YMCA and Girls Inc. of the Berkshires in Pittsfield to celebrate investments in child care assistance programs aimed at making child care more affordable across Massachusetts. SteepleCats Fall in Extra Innings on RoadNolan Currier struck out four while allowing one run in five innings of work as North Adams' starter.  Pittsfield Opens 10U Little League Tournament with a WinLuca Bassi also doubled twice and threw three scoreless innings to earn the win in the five-inning game as the starter on the mound. Adams-Cheshire Tops Great Barrington Behind Strong Pitching in Little League OpenerLador Lawson starred on both sides of the ball, finishing with two triples, an RBI and two runs scored while also turning in three dominant innings of relief on the mound.  Governor Healey Announces $2M Boost for Pittsfield Tech HubThe Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a $2 million award to the BIC for its upcoming Advanced Manufacturing for Advanced Optics Lab. This is on top of $5 million from the MA Tech Hub designation and a total of $1 million from the city’s economic development funds. Williamstown Housing Trust Gets Update on Production PlanThe board of the town’s Affordable Housing Trust Tuesday took a look at some of the data that will form the basis of a Housing Production Plan being developed for the body by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. Companion Corner: Cookie at No Paws Left BehindiBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home.  The Classical Beat: The Classical 'High Season' Bursts Upon The SceneIt’s well-known that the Berkshires and environs are a cultural epicenter for music lovers. With the tourist high season – from mid-June through Labor Day – concert activity increases exponentially, offering listeners a cornucopia of musical delights to please every taste. SteepleCats Fall at Keene, N.H.The SteepleCats (4-16) open the second month of the season on Wednesday night at the Valley Blue Sox. 18 Degrees Event Celebrates Reunified FamiliesLast week, families, attorneys, social workers, and agency staff gathered at the 18 Degrees Family Resource Center to honor four families who overcame obstacles, such as addiction, successfully navigated the system, and were ultimately reunited with their children. Hinsdale Residents Air Policing Concerns During Information SessionBroken trust, cavalier officials, no faith in the town, and the need for accountability and change were sentiments that bellowed in the town hall on Tuesday during the community information session on the police department organizational analysis. Season's First West Nile-Positive Mosquitoes Found in ClarksburgThe State Public Health Laboratory confirmed WNV in a mosquito sample collected in Clarksburg on June 16. On Monday, the public was notified of the detection on the town’s website.  Berkshire Nonprofit Spotlight: The Boys and Girls Club of the BerkshiresThe Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires provides programs and services that support children throughout the year, including EEC licensed childcare, afterschool programs, summer camp, academic support, sports and recreation, swimming, arts and enrichment activities, leadership development, wellness initiatives and healthy meals. Housing Secretary Visits Pittsfield's 'The First'Just five months after opening, The First has already become a community hub for individuals in need of resources or a place to decompress. BArT Announces Fourth Quarter Honor RollStudents who earned 80 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "Honors". Students who earned 90 percent or above in all of their classes received the distinction of "High Honors." |
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