 Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday CheerMany homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.  Possible Measles Exposure at Boston, LoganThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations.  MountainOne Bank Promotes Commercial Portfolio ManagerIn this role, Barrow supports the success of MountainOne's commercial lending relationships.  Lt. Governor Driscoll Visits Great Barrington BusinessesShe was glad to see an array of small-business owners thriving, and the eclectic items that Great Barrington has to offer.  McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award RecipientThe Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course. MassWildlife: Five Years of Bat House MonitoringAs bats across Massachusetts settle into their winter hibernation sites, we're taking a moment to look back at the summer roosts that support them—and the volunteers who monitor these vital habitats. Lanesborough Fifth-Graders Win Snowplow Name ContestOne of the snowplows for Highway District 1 has a new name: "The Blizzard Boss." The name comes from teacher Gina Wagner's fifth-grade class at Lanesborough Elementary School.  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. Snow, 'Freezing Drizzle' Forecast for BerkshiresThe day before the day before Christmas is shaping up to be a messy mix of rain and snow. BArT Announces Transfer and Enrollment Deadlines for Fall 2026The next enrollment deadline for the current 2025-2026 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 at noon.  Christmas Ghost Stories At Ventfort HallOakes will read selections of Christmas-themed ghost stories by some of the most accomplished authors of an eerier age. allegedly  Dalton Board Signs Off on Land Sale Over Residents' ObjectionsThe Select Board signed the sale on the last of what had been known as the Bardin property Monday even as a handful of residents demanded the right to speak against the action.  Pittsfield Police Chief Retiring in JanuaryPolice Chief Thomas Dawley will retire next month after 24 years with the Pittsfield Police Department, and the mayor will appoint his successor. Adams Parts Ways With Police ChiefThe Board of Selectmen voted on Sept. 8 to put the police chief on a paid leave of absence but town officials have declined to answer repeated questions about the nature of the absence other than to clarify it was not a "suspension." Anthony Birthplace's Executive Director LeavingThe leadership at the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum is changing with the departure of Executive Director James Capuzzi.  New Pet Food Pantry Helping Adams, Area Pet OwnersSanta was at the former Firehouse Cafe on Saturday greeting pet owners as volunteers gave out bags of food for pet owners in need. Berkshire Food Project Closed for Power Issueshe Berkshire Food Project is closed Monday because of a power outage early in the morning.  Clark Art Kids Can Cook! Program ReturnsBoth classes take place in Café 7, on the Clark Center's lower level. MassHire Berkshire Awarded $75K Youth PilotIn Berkshire County, MassHire was awarded a $75,000 grant.  William Russell Allen House Study Near CompleteA feasibility study on the William Russell Allen House is expected by the end of the month. Dalton Resident Ranks Third in National Snocross RaceLast weekend, LaBeau raced in the Mount Zion Snocross National race in Ironwood, Mich., the first of eight races in the national circuit series. Governor Launches Business Builds ProgramHealey-Driscoll Administration Launches Business Builds Program to Support Business Expansion Across Massachusetts  St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown CommonsPreparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week. DFS Adds New Interior Drone Resources to Support OperationsNew Drones Can Assist with Hazmat Response, Structural Collapse, and More |
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