 North Adams Draft Ordinance Allows More Retail CannabisThe mayor is asking the City Council to take up a revamp of the cannabis ordinance that will allow more establishments to licensed.  Pittsfield Man Sentenced On Multiple Rape, Indecent Assault ChargesThe Defendant was sentenced to 10 to 12 years for the charges of rape and 3 to 5 years concurrent for the charges of indecent assault and battery. The Defendant will serve his sentence in state prison.  Hoffmann Bird Club: Bobolink Trip to Field FarmThe walk starts at 7 am. Berkshire County Historical Society Awarded GrantsThese grants will be used to replace lost historic louvered shutters to Herman Melville's historic home Arrowhead.  Weekend Outlook: ArtWeek Berkshires, Springtoberfest & MoreThis weekend, the Berkshires and surrounding areas will have a variety of events, including concerts, comedy, farmers' markets, and more.  Great Barrington Rotary Day Of ServiceRotary International brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.  Lee Chamber Seeks Volunteers for Main Street BeautificationOn Thursday, May 23, the Chamber plans to hang flower baskets sourced from Clark's Nursery on lamp posts along the main thoroughfare. PCTV to Host Eatza Pizza FundraiserThe event will feature nine of the best pizza restaurants in the Berkshires. Williamstown Officials Mull ARPA Funds to Address School Race IssueThe Select Board on Monday considered dedicating some of the town's remaining ARPA funds to address an emergency situation in the local public schools.  Berkshire Housing Woes Heard at State Listening SessionAround 100 local officials, business and community leaders and residents attended the session that will help fuel the state's five-year housing plan.  Housing Secretary Makes Adams Housing Authority No. 40 on List of VisitsThe state's new secretary of housing got a bit of a rock-star welcome on Wednesday morning as Adams Housing Authority residents, board members and staff lined up to get their picture taken with him. The Retired Investor: Tariffs Rarely Work, So Why Use Them?In today's political landscape, those economic findings have fallen on deaf ears. Both candidates for president are attempting to out-tariff each other. "Getting tough on China" seems to appeal to voters in swing states. MassDEP Penalizes Berkshire Springs for Failing to Report Diesel SpillMassDEP issued a penalty of $13,125 to Berkshire Springs.  No One Reported Injured After Car Strikes House in WilliamstownNo injuries were reported Wednesday after a car drove into a house at 1033 Simonds Road (Route 7). With No Races to Decide, a Light Turnout in Williamstown Town ElectionAll four candidates on the town election ballot easily won election on Tuesday in a light day of polling at the elementary school.  North Adams Liquor Store Has New Owner; Vegan Eatery Gets Alcohol LicenseThe License Board on Tuesday approved two license transfers including one for V&V and a license for a restaurant in the former BrewHaHa on West Main Street. Andrews, Brule Win Seats in ClarksburgTown Clerk Marilyn Gomeau said about 22 percent of the town's registered voters, or 273 out of 1,254, cast ballots. Pittsfield Council Recognizes ALS, Appoints CIOThe City Council began its regular meeting on Tuesday with a proclamation for ALS awareness and the appointment of a new chief information officer.  Dalton Fire District Votes OK All Articles, Return IncumbentsVoters approved all 22 articles on the warrant unanimously at the annual Fire District meeting on Tuesday night at the Stationery Factory.  BFAIR Recognizes Staff, Celebrates Successes at Annual MeetingBoard Chair Peter Mirante thanked the sponsors of the breakfast event at the Berkshire Hills Country Club, including his employer, Adams Community Bank, for allowing him to attend the nonprofit's many events and functions and encouraging his involvement.  Dalton Elections See High Turn Out; Select Board Incumbent WinsMore than 800 residents cast their votes during Monday's town elections, resulting in Select Board incumbent Robert Bishop retaining his seat.  Adams Lions Host Golf TournamentTeams of four will compete in a 9-hole scramble format with tee times beginning at 8 am. ConCom Sends Enforcement Order to Pittsfield Country ClubLast week, the panel ratified an enforcement order for unauthorized land disturbance and vegetation removal within bordering land subject to flooding, bordering vegetated wetlands, inland bank, and buffer zones.  North Adams Planners Renew Brewery Permit, Ask Legal Opinion on Glamping ChangesOne long gestating project is expected to be completed this year but another one has been delayed yet again for a legal opinion.  Clarksburg Voters to Elect Town Officers on TuesdayThe three candidates for Select Board discussed their visions and qualifications last Monday at a forum sponsored by the Council on Aging at the Community Center. |
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