 New Dance Studio for All Ages Opens in PittsfieldNineteen-year-old Addison Lee is following her dream by opening KOVA Elite Dance Company, with classes starting about two weeks ago.  Nine Injured in Washington Mountain Road Crash, Prompting Mass-Casualty ResponseLocal public safety personnel responded to a mass-casualty incident Sunday on Washington Mountain Road based on the number of patients although the injuries were reported to be "minor."  Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Capt. Thurman 'Tom' MaineIf I were to describe the best attributes of this week's veteran, they would be an infectious personality, role model, leader, wonderful family man and a person that leads by example in the very best way. Governor Declares September College Fire Saftey MonthSeptember is the Leading Month for Fires in Student Housing Additional Chapter 70 Funds Restore Positions in Pittsfield SchoolsThe monies were accepted in August, and the committee could appropriate at its discretion. Officials have reported that State Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier pushed for the extra per-pupil aid to restore some positions after another tight budget year. Drivers: Be Aware of School Bus Safety RulesDrivers must stop when red lights are flashing and remain at least 100 feet behind school buses  Andrea James Runs 'Grassroots' Gubernatorial CampaignIndependent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James said voters need to rise up and challenge the status quo to create meaningful progress for the working class rather than corporate capitalists.  Great Barrington Unveils 9/11 Memorial Featuring World Trade Center SteelA piece of history will now stand in front of the Great Barrington Fire Department, serving as a lasting reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and heroism of those who rushed in, stepped forward, and answered the call on Sept. 11, 2001. Red Cross Seeks Fall Donors Following Summer Blood ShortagesAppointments can be booked online. MassDOT Announces Safe Streets Video ContestMassachusetts high school students invited to create videos promoting safe e-bike, e-scooter and other electric micromobility use.  Discrimination Against Muslim Americans Persists 25 Years After 9/11Dozens of Muslim Americans were among people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Untold numbers of Muslim Americans have suffered countless acts of discrimination in their aftermath. Wixsom Leads Force 12U Softball Team in Tourney OpenerEmma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings.  Berkshires Remember First Responders, Military Personnel Lost at 9/11 and AftermathThe county's two cities held memorials on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.  Clarksburg Custodian Gets Royal Retirement SendoffCustodian Michael Peters happily went through the "car wash" on his last day at Clarksburg School on Thursday.  Baseball in the Berkshires Museum in Residence in LeeBaseball in the Berkshires Museum is free and open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Lee Premium Outlets.  Adams Eyes New Funding, Reuse Plan for Deteriorating Curtis Fine Paper MillAdams Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo recently announced that the town missed out on a $4 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields and Land Revitalization grant. Williamstown Board of Health Hears about Bed Bugs at Highland WoodsThe Highland Woods manager reported that the complex is dealing with a "low-grade" infestation of bed bugs.  State, Local Leaders Celebrate Funding Boost For Ashuwillticook Rail Trail ExtensionBRPC was awarded an additional $64,700 that will allow them to gather information about transportation needs in northern Berkshire County. Former Miss Hall's Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault ChargesMatthew Johnson, 70 years old, of Norfolk, Conn, will be arraigned for three criminal charges related to his time working as a teacher at Miss Hall's School in the 1990's. Berkshire County to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror AttacksThere will be several memorials marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 occurring in Berkshire County. Weekend Outlook: Jazz in the BerkshiresCheck out the events happening in Berkshire County this weekend, including jazz, bands, and more.  Josh Billings Athletes Can Support Local Non-ProfitsA new fundraising initiative is giving participants in one of the Berkshires’ most recognized community traditions a simple way to support local nonprofits. Lenox Man Arraigned and Held on Child Pornography Related ChargesKeith Harrison, of Lenox, will be arraigned on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Central Berkshire District Court.  9/11 Now Part of Broader Conversation in ClassroomsWhen talking about teaching the greatest American tragedy of the 21st century in today's classrooms, teachers draw a parallel to how they were taught about one of the defining moments of the 21st century.  North Adams Council OKs New Sustainability CommitteeThe City Council on Tuesday night moved the establishment of a Sustainability & Tree Commission to a second reading and publication. |
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