 Clarksburg Town Meeting to Decide CPA Adoption, Spending ArticlesVoters will decide spending items and if the town should adopt the Community Preservation Act at Wednesday's town meeting.  Community Remembers the Fallen on Memorial DayBrothers William and Earle Charbonneau joined the Navy together on Sept. 11, 1942, served together and died together when their ship was torpedoed off Italy 80 years ago this May.  Williams Grads Present Art History at the Leading EdgeThe presentations, timed in conjunction with Williams' 2024 Commencement weekend. Berkshire Art Association Announces Call for ArtAll artwork must have been made within the past 2 years. Rotary Club Announces Service Above Self AwardeesThe presentations were made on May 9 at Mazzeo's Restaurant. Eric Ungewitter, Service Above Self Committee Chair spoke about the extensive accomplishments of each student and their commitment to volunteerism in the community.  Clark Art Free Pride Month TourFree with gallery admission.  Williamstown American Legion Continues Legacy of Service to CommunityThe name change was announced last year during the annual Memorial Day service at the Field Park rotary, one of several high-profile events for the Legionnaires throughout the year.  Turtles on the Roadway Need Your HelpDrivers should be alert, especially near ponds and wetlands  Clarksburg World War II Casualty Coming Home; Towns Hold Memorial ServicesIn October, they got a letter that so many parents would come to dread — their son, Marine Private 1st Class Edwin S. King, had been killed in action on Sept. 24, 1942.  Williamstown Fire District Meeting TuesdayThe Fire District on Tuesday will ask voters to approve a fiscal year 2025 budget that includes a 3.5 percent increase in the operation budget over the current year. Pittsfield Firefighters Snuff Cellar BlazeFirefighters extinguished a fire in a West Housatonic Street in about 20 minutes. Mass Residents Will Need REAL ID in 2025Due to federal requirement becoming effective on May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter certain federal building areas, will need a REAL ID or Passport  RJ's Taking Over Hotel on North RestaurantThe Licensing Board approved a change of manager and transfer of liquor license from Berkshire Palate to J&D Reyes Restaurant Entertainment, the owners of RJ's Restaurant on First Street. Pittsfield Man Killed in West Housatonic CrashA city man was killed Saturday evening when the dirt bike he was operating was struck by a pickup truck. BCC Faculty Member Wins Fulbright ScholarshipPrestigious award to send Liesl Schwabe to India for one year Dalton Student Awarded Mass Society of CPAS ScholarshipDiver, a student at Wahconah Regional High School, was one of 51 students selected to receive a scholarship. Williamstown Volunteer of the Year Speaks for the VoicelessThe winner of this year's Scarborough-Salomon-Flynt Community Service Award had some thoughts about how exclusive the town has been and is.  Teacher of the Month: Steven ZelubowskiZelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College. Mass Data Privacy Act Approved by Legislative CommitteeBill includes provisions that would establish data minimization standards, data privacy rights for users, protections for minors, and hold companies accountable.  PCTV Pizza Fundraiser Successful in Second YearThe event raised about $4,300 — topping last year's total of about $3,500. Mass Receives Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service LinesHealey-Driscoll Administration Receives $50 Million in Federal Funding to Remove Lead Service Lines Across Massachusetts  Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th CommencementSecretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2. Berkshire Museum Announces Summer ExhibitionOn view to the public June 1 through September 29. Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, MusicThe celebration at Hoosac Elementary was coordinated by teacher Marie McCarron, who led a similar event at Brayton Elementary School in North Adams for years.  Pittsfield Residents Share Positive, Negative Feedback at Final Trash HearingOn the table is a move to automated pickup utilizing 48-gallon toters, which would be at no cost to residents unless they require additional toters and that would save the city $80,000 per year. |
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