 Veteran Spotlight: Army Sgt. John MagnarelliJohn Magnarelli served his country in the Army's 82nd Airborne Division and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from May 4, 1969, to April 10, 1970, as a sergeant.  State Destination Development Capital Grant to Support TourismProgram will prioritize projects related to climate resiliency, rural communities, cultural districts, and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Pittsfield School Committee OKs $82M Budget, $1.5M CutsThe school budget is less grim than the original proposal but still requires more than $1.5 million in cuts. Young Wildlife Belong in the WildBringing young wildlife into a human environment often results in permanent separation from their mothers and a sad ending for the animal. MassDEP Investing in Air Quality Sensors in Environmental Justice CommunitiesPrograms Announced during Earth Week Tour of Kenmore Square Air Monitoring Station?  BCC Student Discovers Rare Osprey NestDanielle Lemieux was on a routine commute to class at Berkshire Community College when she spied a rare sight. Governor Forms Search Committee for Dept. of Correction CommissionerThe Administration has formed?a six-member search committee, composed of?diverse professionals and community leaders with wide-ranging expertise and lived experience, to guide a robust?process?to identify?the new executive and administrative leader?of the Department of Correction.?? Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month SeriesThe Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College. March 2024 Unemployment and Job Estimates in MassCompared to March 2023, the rates were down in seventeen of twenty-four labor market areas. MCLA Gallery 51 Introduces Senior Art ProjectThe exhibition is open for viewing until May 11 at Gallery 51, located at 51 Main St. in North Adams.  DPI Supports Continued Parallel Parking for North StreetDowntown Pittsfield Inc. proposed angled parking on North Street and was pleasantly surprised that the city responded with an in-depth study and new plans — even if they don't include angled parking. Pittsfield Resident Victim of Alleged Murder in GreenfieldThe Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified victim as Christopher Hairston, 35, and subsequently arrested a suspect, Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, at Albany (N.Y.) International Airport on Tuesday.  Pittsfield Celebrates Robert 'Bob' Presutti on Arbor DayOfficials celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by installing a commemorative plaque next to the American elm sapling. This is a tree that James McGrath, the city's park program manager, said Presutti would have been particularly proud of.  Ghost Tours At Ventfort HallThere will be a tour on May 3 at 7 pm. Dalton Preview Town Meeting Set April 29Voters at the annual town meeting on Monday, May 6, will decide 22 articles, including articles on sidewalks and the authorization of a number of spending articles, including an approximate $22 million budget.  MassDOT Warns of Toll-fee Smishing ScamCustomers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from EZDriveMA or another toll agency should not click on the link. Tickets On Sale for Berkshire FlyerPassenger rail service runs on weekends from June 21 through Sept. 2 Friday and Sunday service, including a Sunday morning train from NYC, from Amtrak, in conjunction with MassDOT and NYSDOT  Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and MoreThis weekend, the Berkshires will have events including music, fundraisers, screenings, and more. State Fire Marshal: New Tracking Tool Identifies 50 Lithium-Ion Battery FiresStandard Nationwide Method Recorded About 20 Per Year  Adams Community Bank Holds Annual Meeting, Announce GrowthThe meeting included reviewing the 2023 financial statements for the Bank, electing directors and corporators, and highlighting upcoming executive personnel changes.  Clark Art Screens 'Manhatta' and 'Rien Que Les Heures'The Clark shows the short film double bill "Manhatta" and "Rien que les heures" at 6 pm in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center. Dalton Town Hall Lift Solutions in DevelopmentSolutions are being sought for the lift in Town Hall that has been out of service since December because of safety concerns.  Williamstown Fire Committee Talks Station Project Cuts, Truck ReplacementSome of the "value engineering" changes are cosmetic, while at least one pushes off a planned expense into the future.  Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire ResidentsOne speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly.  Celebrity Chef Feed Our Neighbors EventThe "Feed Our Neighbors" event promises an afternoon filled with delectable delights, lively music, and a spirit of community coming together to support a noble cause. |
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