 Dalton Special Town Meeting Set WednesdayA special town meeting will be held at Nessacus Regional Middle School this Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. to vote on four articles.  Pittsfield Holiday Inn Express Seeks Further TIF ExtensionThe company is seeking a second two-year extension on its TIF because of higher construction costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need to secure additional financing.  Driscoll Marches in North Adams, Meets With Local DemocratsLt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said she sees optimism and potential in the Steeple City after marching in Sunday's Fall Foliage Day Parade. Pittsfield Schools See Fewer Cell Phone ViolationsThere were 416 log entries for violations towards the end of September while in September 2023, there were almost 1,000.  Guest Column: North Adams Is Leading on Climate ResponseA broader understanding of the nature of both our regional forests and the role of humans that interact with them is necessary to understand what actions are called for and how they will work hand-in-hand with passive approaches to long-term stewardship. MCLA: Panel of Drag Performers to Celebrate Queer Identities and Performance ArtThis event is free and open to the public.  Dream Green Makes Mattress Recycling EasierKennedy, a longtime employee of Central Radio in North Adams, noticed a problem. It was not easy to recycle old mattresses, especially since the 2022 state law banning their disposal in trash.  Poetry Reading at Bear & Bee BookshopTen poets spend their studio time creating new work, honing works in progress, and collaborating with their fellow artists in residence. Public Health Advisory for Pontoosuc LakeBlue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, occur naturally in lakes and ponds throughout Massachusetts.  Author Talk and Book Signing at the Adams Free LibraryA book signing and reception will follow, to announce his new book "Berkshire Heroes." Pittsfield Bulky Waste Collection UpdatesWith the new toter system in place, the bulky waste collection program continues with a change in when items are picked up. Dalton Water Board Eyes EMS Regionalization StudyThe study would include the bordering towns of Savoy, Windsor, Dalton, Hinsdale and Peru, and the Hampshire County town of Middlefield. |
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