 Letter: Passing the Torch in the 1st Berkshire State Representative DistrictCouncilor Andrew Fitch has demonstrated in his time on the North Adams City Council what an energized "next generation" legislator can accomplish while holding to the core values of our community.  Letter: Vote for Andrew FitchAndrew Fitch is the representative that will best advocate for the First Berkshire District.  Companion Corner: Freya, Fudge & CharlotteWe highlighted Freya, Charlotte and Fudge last month and they are still looking for their new home together.  Williamstown Planning Board Planning Busy Night for May's Town MeetingTown meeting 2027 could be a busy one for meeting members.  Lanesborough Posts Town Administrator JobThe Select Board officially announced the town administrator's position is open and looking for candidates after current administrator Gina Dario submitted her resignation.  Dalton Sewer Rates More Than Double for TaxpayersThe new rate is more than double the current rate of $282 twice a year, which is $564.00 annually per unit.  Dix's Dinger Propels NAFD/NAPD to League TitleThe NAFD/NAPD catcher went 4-for-4 at the plate and ended the championship game of the North Adams Women’s Softball League with a three-run home run to left to give her team an 12-9 walk-off win over Belle Ame Lashes. Peace Officer Standards Commission Strips Former Pittsfield Cop of CertificationThe POST Commission voted to strip five former officers of their licenses to work in law enforcement, including former PPD officer William Straub. UPDATE: Juvenile in Custody After Arrest Warrants Issued for Pittsfield ShootingPolice were granted arrest warrants for two people suspected to be responsible for the Aug. 16 shooting on Francis Avenue. Hoosac Valley Hears Educational Study Process, TimelineThe study is investigating the state of secondary education in North Berkshire, its challenges and potential restructuring. It covers Hoosac Valley, North Adams Public Schools, Mount Greylock and the Northern Berkshire School Union. Mount Greylock School Committee OKs Updated Policy on Seclusion, RestraintThe Mount Greylock School Committee recently approved an updated policy on time-outs, seclusion and the physical restraint of students.  NAFD/NAPD Forces Championship Final in Women's LeagueCarrie Brassard went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI and Kenzie Dobbert recorded a pair of strikeouts as NAFD/ NAPD forced a winner-take-all finale on Tuesday night to conclude the double-elimination tournament.  New Hoosac Valley Middle School Principal Says Strong Relationships Are Key to SuccessFrom there, the district underwent a swift month-and-a-half-long search, receiving 13 candidates, but was drawn to Chamble's people- and service-oriented approach. Cheshire Urges Voters to Check Status, Deliberates New Fire SignVoters wishing to cast ballots in next week's primary and the general election should check their voting status: the town clerk's office reported about 900 inactive voters in July.  Letter: I support Andrew Fitch for State RepresentativeI am proud to support Andrew Fitch as a candidate for state representative, and to encourage voters in our district to entrust him with your vote in the state primary election on Sept. 1. Lanesborough Man Charged After Shots Fired From Baker St. HomeOn Aug. 22, around 10:15 p.m., Lanesborough police responded to the area of 69 Baker Street for a report of shots fired. Five Facing Drug and Firearm Charges After North Adams Drug RaidOn Aug. 19, members of the North Adams Police Department, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and the Berkshire County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 162 Mohawk Forest Blvd.  Williamstown Board of Health Gets Update on 330 Cole Ave.The Board of Health last Monday saw evidence supporting a tenant's complaint about ventilation issues at their 330 Cole Ave. residence. Hinsdale Considers Switching Dispatch Centers Amid Response Time ConcernsHinsdale has experienced longer emergency response times since the Dalton Police Department suspended its mutual aid agreement with the town. Now, Hinsdale is considering suspending its use of Dalton's Communication Center. Summer Wrapping Up for Pittsfield, Berkshire StudentsStudents in Pittsfield and beyond are enjoying their last weeks of summer before classes begin. Williamstown Homeowners Facing 7 Percent Hike in Tax RateThe increase is because of a 9.12 percent hike in the levy based on the budget and fiscal articles approved for FY27 at May's annual town meeting. Pittsfield Parks Commission OKs New Art Festival, Hears Wahconah Park UpdateOn Tuesday, the Parks Commission OK'd the first Local Love Arts Festival at The Common on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Q&A with State Representative Challenger Andrew FitchAndrew Fitch, currently a city councilor in the district's largest municipality — and the commonwealth's smallest city — is challenging former North Adams Mayor John Barrett III, who won the First Berkshire seat in a 2017 special election, in the Democratic Party primary.  Q&A with First District Incumbent John Barrett IIIJohn Barrett III has served the district in the State House of Representatives since 2017, when he was elected in a special election.  MassWildLife: Unexpected river hitchhikersWhile freshwater mussels are no strangers to hitchhiking, they typically travel only during their earliest life stage. |
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