 Adams Fire District Budget Adds SAFER Grant to TotalThe Fire District is now eyeing a total budget of $3,633,690.73, a 26 percent increase from this year.  Fines, Appeals, Lawsuit Collide in Berkshire Concrete DisputeThe building inspector's ticket book is running thin as the town starts to issue daily fines to Berkshire Concrete for its failure to submit a revised remediation plan for the unauthorized dig site.  Northern Berkshire United Way: 1960s Sees Growth, GoodbyesThe fund had grown immensely over the past 25 years, raising some $1.75 million during that period. But the 1960s would see the fund grow even more in both fundraising and the agencies it supported.  Companion Corner: Grey Boy 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. BRTA Focuses on a New Run ScheduleThe Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is still working on maintaining its run schedules after dropping the route realignment proposal. North Adams Airport Commissioners Review Badge PolicyThe Airport Commission will rethink its badge policy after a discussion with airport users who shared their grievances regarding the current system. BCC Sees Another $1M for New Trades ProgramBerkshire Community College was allocated more than $1 million from the state for an HVAC and heat pump trades program.  Affordable Housing Situation 'Dire' in the BerkshiresEOHLC warned that "the county may lose 1,500 homes to seasonal use or short-term rentals over the next decade."  North Adams Holds Groundbreaking for New $65M Greylock SchoolAs a long line of officials grabbed their shovels for the ceremonial dirt toss, the old school was being taken apart behind them and forms for the footings for the new school were being installed across the way. Elevated Sodium Levels in Adams Well Water SampleA recent routine test of the town's well water revealed elevated sodium levels, prompting officials to urge at-risk residents to take precautions while further testing is conducted to determine the cause Show-Cause Hearing for Pittsfield Bar Continued AgainBei Tempi will have a show-cause hearing for its liquor license in May after police brought forward pictures that appear to show underage patrons drinking. Mount Greylock Preparing to Open for VisitorsThe roads to Mount Greylock will open for the season on Saturday, May 16. Sperry Campground opens on Friday, May 22, and Bascom Lodge is expected to open on Saturday, May 23.  Housing Planned for Former St. Joe's High SchoolNearly a decade after the facility last operated as a high school, the former Saint Joseph's is staged for new life as housing.  Puppets Teach Resilience at Lanesborough Elementary SchoolVermont Family Network's Puppets in Education visited the elementary school to teach kids about being resilient. SJC: Public Records Petition 'Proper'The Supreme Judicial Court in an advisory opinion released Monday found the petition to bring the Legislature and governor's office under the Public Records Law is "proper" as a form of law.  Pittsfield Man Killed on NYS ThruwayA city man was killed Sunday night in an accident on I-87 in New York State.  Environmentalists Talk Green Homes and ConstructionEnvironmentalists want people to know that reducing emissions can start in the home. Williamstown Planning Board, Consultants Discuss Subdivision BylawThe Planning Board met recently with consultants who are helping the body develop amendments to the town's subdivision bylaw. Pittsfield Considers Heavy Vehicle Exclusion on Appleton Ave.Heavy commercial vehicles might be banned from driving on Appleton Avenue from East Street to East Housatonic Street in the future.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Reserve Sgt. Bill 'Spaceman' LeeThe "Spaceman" is the last Boston Red Sox player to miss time for active duty. Dalton Planning Board Needs Write-Ins, 2 Run for Select BoardThe town election is less than a month away and, unlike recent ones, all open seats are uncontested, with even a vacancy remaining on the Planning Board. Flushing of the City of Pittsfield's Water System: April 27-May 1Water mains throughout the city will be flushed through hydrants over the next several weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products.  RSVP Volunteers Recognized For Resiliency During Challenging TimesThe Retired Senior Volunteer Program is facing these challenging and unprecedented times with momentum and presence in the community.  NAMI Raises Sugar With 10th Annual Cupcake WarsThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Berkshire County held its 10th annual cupcake wars fundraiser Thursday night.  As Crowds Grow, Pittsfield Adapts to a New Era of ProtestAs rally participation has grown in recent years, city officials have had to navigate how to ensure safety to its residents and public spaces. |
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