 Artist Barter SwapJoin Local Artists for a Creative Swap Party in a Community Space  Berkshire Green Drinks Feature BEAT UpdateBerkshire Green Drinks presents: "Protecting the Environment of the Berkshires: BEAT's Year of Progress" with Berkshire Environmental Action Team staff  Weekend Outlook: Immersive Installations, First Friday, and MoreFirst Friday celebrates the third annual LUMINAMA. Dress in your most illuminated outfits and visit businesses and galleries, and look at the decorated storefronts (including iBerkshires!)  BMC Recognized for Hip Fracture Clinical Achievements from HealthgradesBMC was rated 5-stars for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2025.  Clark Art Presents Lecture on Dolls in Modern German CultureA reception at 5 pm in the Manton Research Center reading room precedes the event. MassDOT Releases Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Final ReportThe Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study examined the benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along the corridor. Dalton Public Safety Group Split on Grant FundsThe Public Safety Advisory Committee is split on how to proceed in obtaining grant funding.  'Wayfinding' Study Group Presents Plan to Williamstown Select BoardThe Select Board on Monday heard the results of a six-month effort to develop a plan for new "wayfinding" signage throughout the downtown. WWII Soldier Coming Home FridayA World War II hero will be returning to the Berkshires on Friday night, 82 years after he died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines.  Dalton Fire District Voters Approve Purchase of AmbulanceDuring the special meeting on Tuesday, Fire District voters approved borrowing up to $350,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance and any related costs.  North Adams Holiday Music TourLumiNAMA presents a holiday music tour on Sunday, Dec. 8. Berkshire High Schools Release Statement on Fan Behavior at Athletic EventsAhead of the Winter Sports Season, all Berkshire County superintendents and principals met to discuss concerns regarding conduct at school-sponsored athletic events. Snow Advisory Called for BerkshiresMore snow is on the way for the region but it's anyone's guess how much we'll get.  Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Will Seek New OperatorsThe Tavern at The A is again looking for a new operator with a hopeful opening in the spring. First, it must be able to transfer the liquor license. 'Today' Show Visiting StockbridgeLook out for lights and cameras as NBC's "Today" show previews the famed Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas event.  Clark Art Free Gallery Tours for Parents, InfantsParticipants should meet at the Clark's main admissions desk. Family Storytelling at the Berkshire AthenaeumIn celebration of the 100th anniversary of "Billy Budd's" publication, the Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Athenaeum are hosting this oral history event, encouraging intergenerational sharing of family stories. BRTA Awarded Grant to Expand Service AreaThe grant will support commuter service between Pittsfield and Northampton, service between North Adams and Greenfield, and increased frequency on current service between Greenfield and Northampton.  Staged Readings of 'Replacing Prancer' Announced At Dewey Hall, The FoundryPerformances will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:00 PM at Dewey Hall in Sheffield, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:00 PM at The Foundry in West Stockbridge.  North Adams Begins Search Process for New SuperintendentThe School Committee plans to cast a wide net in its search for a new superintendent. Dalton and Fire District Set Tax Rates for FY25The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done historically, during its meeting on Monday night.  Pittsfield Takes 'Big Step' With Supportive HousingOn Tuesday, Hearthway Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for 37 new units of supportive housing, 28 on vacant land on West Housatonic Street and nine at Zion Lutheran Church on First Street.  Letter: Save Notch ForestI just do not understand how Mass Audubon Society can intentionally destroy the bald eagle's habitat ... let alone the loons. Seeing Rainbows Awarded Outdoor Recreation GrantBerkshire-based trans-operated org receives $10,000 grant from Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation  Williamstown Health Board Considers Local Rule on 'Flavored' TobaccoThe Board of Health on Monday heard a suggestion that the town code be updated to allow the local authority to bar the sale of items that run afoul of the commonwealth's prohibition of flavored tobacco products. |
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