 Pittsfield Council Rejects Federal Police Drone GrantThe City Council on Tuesday rejected a $31,000 police drone grant after a larger conversation about surveillance and responsible data storage. Companion Corner: Lucy at Second Chance Animal ShelteriBerkshire's Companion Corner is a weekly series spotlighting an animal in our local shelters that is ready to find a home. Driver Airlifted Following Crash Near Pittsfield-Lanesborough LineThe accident remains under investigation by the Pittsfield Police Traffic Unit.  Cheshire Swears-In New Police Chief Matthew WrightMatthew Wright, formerly a sergeant in the Adams Police Department, officially took his post on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and said he is excited to hit the ground running.  Local Veterans Replace St. Stans Flag and PoleThe American Legion purchased and installed the new flagpole.  MCLA Kicks Off Fall Term With New President, HIgher EnrollmentMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts kicked off the school year last week with fully occupied dorms and its "lucky 13th" president. Kratom Products Pulled From Pittsfield, Statewide ShelvesThroughout the years, retail shops have reached out to the Health Department looking for guidance on kratom products and were notified that it is unregulated. Voters Will Have to Write in Mount Greylock School Committee CandidatesVoters in Lanesborough and Williamstown will need to write in candidates' names in the Mount Greylock Regional School Committee race on Nov. 3. Memorial Building Owner Seeks Name ChangeThe proposal was initially approved but later tabled after a resident urged the board to have town counsel review the documents. Northern Berkshire United Way Sets 90th Annual MeetingThe Northern Berkshire United Way holds its 90th annual meeting and campaign kickoff breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 16. BRTA Announces Community Shuttle ProgramThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority starts its Community Shuttle Program on Tuesday, Sept. 8.  'Together for Our Warriors' Seeks to Bridge Gaps in Veteran ServicesNew nonprofit Together for Our Warriors Inc. is trying to streamline that search by creating a central source for information about the services available to them.  PHS Passes Air, Water Quality TestingAir and water testing on Pittsfield High School came back favorably as the city prepares a statement of interest for renovations.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1990's Big Goals, Shifting NeedsNorthern Berkshire United Way entered the 1990s with big goals — and met almost all of them. It ended the decade with the largest campaign in its history.  Pittsfield ZBA OKs North Street DispensaryThe board supported a special permit for Cloud Nine Visions LLC to operate at 407 North St. at its August meeting. Dalton's White Wins Greylock Road RaceDalton’s Alexander White and Worcester’s Rachael Hurley were the top male and female finishers at the 51st running of the Mount Greylock Road Race on Sunday. Hinsdale Police Rebuild Includes Chief Search, Body CamerasAs the town works to rebuild its Police Department a lot of questions are still ruminating in residents' minds.  Dalton Fire District Faces Major Decision on Future of StationFor several years, the Dalton Fire District has emphasized the fire station's space limitations, and a recent community and space needs analysis further demonstrated that significant decisions need to be made about the facility's future.  Dalton Youth Center Celebrates Refresh of SpaceThe Dalton Youth Center celebrated its refreshed building to better serve youth from across the county. This Labor Day, Take Another Look at the Older Worker Behind the CounterThen I began wondering about her. Why was she standing behind that register at her age?  LitNet Opens Pittsfield Location, Seeks TutorsFor 35 years, the nonprofit Literacy Network has helped adult learners, particularly immigrants, build English and literacy skills, and its new Pittsfield location makes these services more accessible than ever.  Coggins Classic Golf Tournament Helps Bennington Project IndependenceThirty teams hit the green for this year's Coggins Classical Golf tournament, helping Coggins Auto raise money for Bennington Project Independence. Fanfare Brass Performs Free Patriotic Sing-Along at ArrowheadThe program starts with songs from 1768 and includes current songs as well as discussion of their history. Song sheets provided for those wishing to sing along. McCann School Project Completion Delayed by Material RemovalsMcCann Technical School is at the tail end of a $17 million project to update the 64-year-old building's roof, windows and doors.  Clarksburg Farm Sees Loss in New Visitors with Bridge ClosureA generational farm is looking for new ways to keep people coming after a bridge closure has detoured traffic away. |
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