 Adams Town Hall's Rooftop HVAC Out of OrderIt's the coldest time of year, and one of the town's HVAC systems is out of order. Cheshire Looking to Improve Voter TurnoutTown Clerk Whitney Flynn said she was tasked with trying to help get the word out about elections and voting periods, after noticing Cheshire's turnout has been sparse.  Native American Actor Brings History To Life at BArTNative American actor and activist Annawon Weeden brought his one-man show to Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Public Charter School, confronting students with a challenging and visceral journey through American history. Pittsfield Council Backs Community Media Funding LegislationThe City Council is backing state legislation that updates the funding model for community media, including Pittsfield Community Television, to account for declining cable revenues.  North Adams Shop Offers New & Vintage Games to PlayRenzi Retro and Repair owner Christian Richardson opened last Friday at 150 American Legion Drive, right next to Boston Sea Foods. Pittsfield Police Used Surveillance Footage to Trace Path of Fatal Hit & RunPolice used a combination of on-scene investigation and community surveillance footage to find a suspect in the hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old William Colbert last week. Dalton Considers Budgeting SoftwareThe Finance Committee has endorsed a budgeting software to streamline and increase the transparency of the budgeting process. Weekend Outlook: Sing-Alongs, Bulbs and LaughsCheck out all of the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including shows, fun, and puppets.  Letter: Williamstown Garden Club Seeks MembersThe club needs to increase its membership to assist with these efforts, which are enjoyed by so many — both residents and those just passing through town. National Caregivers Day, Feb. 20: Honoring the Quiet Work That Holds Families TogetherYet over time, what begins as a few simple tasks becomes a level of financial pressure that no one anticipates. Williamstown Preservation Panel Pulls Surcharge Hike ProposalThe Community Preservation Committee on Tuesday voted to backtrack on a plan to ask town meeting to increase the town's Community Preservation Act surcharge on local property tax bills. Adams Fire District Meeting Approves Full-Time Paid ChiefA special meeting of the Fire District overwhelmingly passed making the fire chief and clerk/treasurer appointed positions on Thursday evening.  Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline FireFirefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.  Demonstrators Demand Home Depot Condemn ICE ActivityCommunity members want Home Depot's leadership to take a stand against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids around their stores. Snow, or More Snow? Depends on Your StateThe Berkshires could get 2 to 4 inches of snow on Friday. Or it could get 6 to 9 inches. Companion Corner: Tyty at the Berkshire Humane SocietyThere's a lovable dog waiting to find his perfect family at the Berkshire Humane Society.  Berkshire Community College Names Presidential FinalistsPresidential Search Committee has recommended four finalists who will be participating in on-campus interviews and forums in the coming weeks.  North Adams Airport Commissioners Discuss Next Steps for RestaurantEarlier this year, Williams College offered to donate used kitchen equipment that is no longer needed because of an upcoming renovation. That equipment is scheduled for delivery in May. Williamstown Planners Eye Consultant Help on Mixed-Use ProposalThe Planning Board has decided to seek more input before moving ahead with a proposal that would encourage more mixed-use development in the town's business zones.  Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions ChangeThe state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January. Adams Fire District Holds Special Meeting ThursdayVoters in the Fire District will decide on six articles for a special district meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the firehouse. Pittsfield Council Sees BRTA's Proposed Route ChangesThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's new administrator outlined proposed route realignments to the City Council last week for fiscal year 2027.  Suspect Arraigned in 'Horrific' Dragging CaseA Hancock man accused in last week's dragging death of William Colbert, 69, is being held on $250,000 bail. Icy Rain, Snow for Berkshires Today; More Snow Forecast This WeekendThe National Weather Service in Albany, N.Y., has issued a winter storm advisory to North Berkshire, Southern Vermont and the New York Capital District. Dalton Power Program Could Save Ratepayers MoneySince 2015, the town has had an electric program in an effort to stabilize and make energy costs more affordable. |
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