 WCMA to Hold Community Forum on New Museum Building's Sustainability GoalsThe event will be held at the Williams Inn Ballroom.  Poet Stephen Rifkin Launches New Book at North Adams LibraryThe event will take place in the library’s front parlor. Books will be available for purchase and signing.  Dalton Board & Police Facility Panel Emphasizes Need for Community EngagementSeveral aspects surrounding the proposed police facility are unclear, but one thing is for certain: the need for community engagement and education.  Pittsfield Highlights Tourism Induced by Steel Rail RacesOn Tuesday, Mayor Peter Marchetti gathered with the Berkshire Running Foundation, MountainOne Insurance Agency, and Downtown Pittsfield Inc. to push the upcoming Steel Rail races on May 18, now in its 13th year.  North Adams Takes Possession of Historic Church Street HousesThe prestigious pair of Queen Anne mansions had been owned by Franklin E. Perras Jr., who died in 2017 at age 79. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: April 22 to 25This schedule is subject to change based upon weather conditions. Old Dalton High Ranked Highest in Site AssessmentThe site assessment by Brian Humes, owner of Jacunski Humes Architects LLC of Berlin, Conn., showed that the lot had the highest ranking of the four submitted for study.  Berkshire Music School Hosts Matt Cusson PerformanceThe event will also include performances by BMS scholarship recipients and community group classes. Pittsfield Water System Flushing to Begin TodayWater mains throughout Pittsfield will be flushed via hydrants over the coming weeks to remove accumulations of pipeline corrosion products. The flushing will occur Monday through Friday each week, excluding holidays, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Pittsfield Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Under InvestigationNo civilians or firefighters were injured in the incident.  Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at MahaiweTickets range from $75 to $115, with discounts for Mahaiwe Members and individuals ages 30 and under. Pittsfield Councilor Wants Summary of PHS Investigation OutcomesCouncilor at Large Earl Persip III has submitted a petition to Tuesday's City Council meeting urging the School Committee to release a public summary of the findings from the independent investigation into staff misconduct at PHS.  Berkshire Humane Society Receives $100,000 in GrantsThe Berkshire Humane Society recently secured $100,000 in grants to help care for underserved dogs and cats.  Berkshire County Runners Take on Boston MarathonGreat Barrington’s Laura Stephen was the highest finishing Berkshire County resident at Monday’s Boston Marathon.  Town Meetings That Rejected CBRSD Agreement to Vote AgainThe district is also working hard to encourage its families to go to town meetings so they have a voice in this, Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis said in a follow-up. Governor Launches New Innovative Recycling Grant ProgramAs part of its 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, MassDEP’s 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan established goals to reduce waste by 30 percent by 2030 and 90 percent by 2050.  Group to Discuss Impact of Rodenticides on WildlifeIndividuals can also register to join the meeting via Zoom.  Tariffs Reduce Scope of Habitat for Humanity Housing ProjectBecause of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the funding gap nearly tripled. To make the project happen, Habitat had to save nearly $200,000 by cutting the ADU, which is now allowed by right in Massachusetts. MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research ConferenceThis year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who advocates for social justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in healthcare. Berkshire Athenaeum to Hold Computer Recycling Event for Earth DayThe collection is facilitated through a collaboration with the Dell-Reconnect residential recycling program.  Clark Art Poetry ReadingsThis free event takes place in the Clark’s Manton Research Center auditorium.  Blue Vista Motor Lodge Brings Hospitality & View to GuestsThe Blue Vista Motor Lodge is still bringing hospitality to the town of Florida — even 100 years, many owners, names, and renovations later. Pittsfield Health Board OKs Same Mosquito PlanEarlier this month, the board approved a mosquito control plan for 2025 that mimics the previous years' with the option to opt into adulticide mosquito spraying, if necessary.  Veteran Spotlight: Army Maj. Bonita OteriIn a military career that was built on the foundation of character, integrity, respect and humility, she served from 1979 to 1996. As a cadet at Northeastern University, her ROTC basic training was done at Fort Bragg, N.C. Massachusetts RMV Offers Walk-In REAL ID Service as Deadline ApproachesThe RMV is reminding Massachusetts residents that beginning May 7, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card, or a valid passport, will be required for domestic air travel and entry into certain federal facilities. |
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