 Roving Archivist to Assess North Adams' Vital DocumentsThe strategic assessment conducted by Thomas Doyle represents a significant step toward preserving and protecting the city's historical municipal records, some of which date back more than two centuries, according to City Clerk Tina Marie Leonesio.  Berkshire Savings Bank Redevelopment Receives $4M From StateThe former Berkshire County Savings Bank redevelopment has been boosted by $4 million from the state. 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.  Clarksburg Officials Updated on Grant Projects; Input Sought on Town PlaygroundThe Four Corners Project wants input on playground designs for the Cook Veterans Memorial Field.  BCArc Pilot Employment Program Receives State GrantA state grant will provide hands-on training in health care for a dozen Berkshire County Arc clients. Clarksburg Cautious on Accepting Briggsville Water GrantsThe town has hired a new accountant and received funds to continue work on Middle Road, but it's taking cautious steps regarding grants for the Briggsville Water District. BIC Sees $5.2M State Investment for Tech HubThe Berkshire Innovation Center's plans for an optics tech hub have been boosted by $5.2 million from the state.  North Adams Getting $3.1M in State Funding for Walnut St., Heritage ParkMayor Jennifer Macksey has been strongly hinting for weeks about the MassWorks money but hasn't been able to speak until the funds were announced by the state.  Clarksburg Receives $445K for Four Corners Hazard Mitigation ProjectThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is providing $445,020 for design and permitting of the Four Corners Project, an initiative to improve the field and prepare for better flood solutions in the face of climate change.  Education Secretary Promotes FAFSA at Monument MountainOnly half of the state's graduates completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid last year, and the Executive Office of Education wants to see that number grow.  Lt. Gov. Touts Rural Grant Awards in CummingtonA state grant has boosted the Berkshire Trail Building revitalization by $400,000, a project that has been in the works for over six years.  North Adams Library Trustees Leery of Tapping Cariddi Money for RepairsThe scope of the work includes demolishing the existing roof membrane, flashing insulation and protection boards on the existing flat roof, repairing and repainting the window frames and sashes, and painting and sealing all surfaces.  Berkshires Getting $11.4M in State Economic Development GrantsThe Berkshires is getting more than $11 million in grant funding through the state's One Stop for Growth program. |
