 North Adams Council Goes on Record Against Berkshire Gas Rate HikeLocal officials say the proposed rate hike by Berkshire Gas could cost the city more than $40,000 extra just in heating its three schools, and be a burden to its residents, many of whom already rely on fuel assistance.  Companion Corner: Weber 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.  Letter: Rate Filing by Berkshire Gas CompanyAt its core, this case is not simply about infrastructure or cost recovery.  Dalton Board Approves Budgeting SoftwareThe Select Board approved having the town manager engage in a potential contract with the budgeting software ClearGov for next fiscal year.  Pittsfield Looks at 'Form-Based' Code for West Side ZoningThe Department of Community Development has been working on a zoning proposal that aims to encourage small businesses and lively, characteristic activity in the West Side.  Ventfort Hall: Making New England MoviesCraven will tell the story of his adventures and experiences, developing a sustained filmmaking career in the unlikely settings of Vermont and Massachusetts. A tea will follow his presentation. North Adams Eyes Sustainability Committee CreationThe mayor wants a panel that can advise her on sustainability issues — but she's leaving it up to the City Council to figure the best way to do it. Three North Adams Small Businesses Get GrantsA local restaurant has a solution to acoustics, a plant store is going mobile, and a popular ice cream/sandwich shop is getting new equipment and a website. Another Holmes Road Bridge in Pittsfield Down to One LaneAnother bridge on Holmes Road will be reduced to one lane indefinitely beginning next month and closed for the rest of the week. Cheshire Interim Chief Submits Increased Budget ProposalGarner, who retired as chief in 2022 and stepped in temporarily last fall, also told the Select Board last week that he has been dealing with overdue payments related to police details so as not to lose the funds.  Pittsfield Seeks Input to Update Open Space, Recreation PlanThe city wants to ensure that the community's voice is captured as it develops plans for public parks over the next decade. Williamstown Finance Committee Begins FY27 Budget ReviewTown meeting will have the levy capacity to approve the FY27 budget as drafted and presented by the town manager on Wednesday, partly because the spending plan for the year that begins on July 1 includes just one noteworthy increase in discretionary municipal spending. Pittsfield Switching to OpenGov for Permitting SoftwareThe city plans to move on from its "clunky" permitting software in the new fiscal year, switching to OpenGov instead. Pittsfield Co-op Plans Move to West StreetBank officials said this represents an important milestone in Co-op Bank's continued growth and long-term commitment to the Berkshire County community. Pittsfield Council to See Borrow Request for Water Treatment UpgradesOn the agenda is a request to borrow up to $15 million for upgrades to the city's two water treatment plants, the Cleveland and Ashley Water Treatment Plants. North Adams Airport Commission Discusses Damaged HangarThe Airport Commission discussed what to do with the now-closed, city-owned Shamrock Hangar on Tuesday. Adams Selectmen Continue Dog HearingThe Selectmen continued a public hearing on whether two dogs are a danger until Wednesday, March 4, because the owner was not present to provide his side of the situation at last week's board meeting. Berkshire County Urged to Stay Home During Monday Nor'EasterStudents and non-emergency municipal workers are home on Monday as the region is deals with another Nor'easter.  Pittsfield Trash and Recycling Collection On A One-Day DelayCollection will be on a one-day delay for the week.  East Street Reconstruction Starting This SpringEast Street is planned to get more bumpy as construction looms for the street's redevelopment project. NBSU Gives Clarksburg Year's Budget ReliefThe North Berkshire School Union voted to give member town Clarksburg a financial breather — at least for fiscal 2027. Pittsfield Parks OKs Annual Events, Hears Wahconah Park IdeaThe Parks Commission signed off on some annual city events on Tuesday.  Local Attorney Launches Bid for Berkshire County Register of ProbateLongtime local attorney Ken Ferris has announced his candidacy for Berkshire County register of probate. Nor'easter Set to Drop Foot of Snow Over BerkshiresA powerful Nor'easter is set to drop up to a foot of snow over the region, right on the tail Friday's storm that dropped up to 6 inches in some areas. Within The Berkshires, A Founder's EcosystemFor Ross Bloom, being a founder of a climate-tech startup is not just business: It's personal. |
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