 BCC to Host Women's Volleyball Letter of Intent Signing Press ConferenceBCC to Host Women's Volleyball Letter of Intent Signing Press Conference April 24 Williamstown Select Board OKs LGBTQIA+ Petition, Pride FlagsThe Select Board on Monday became the second elected body in the last week to express its support for the LGBTQIA+ community.  Fire at Vacant Adams Mill Under InvestigationApproximately 22 agencies and 100 responders assisted at the scene after a second alarm was requested. Hancock Shaker Village Announces Plans for New Visitor Center & Center for Shaker StudiesThis project follows several years of strategic planning, design work, and fundraising efforts.  Clark Art Screens 'Days of Heaven'On Thursday, April 24, the Clark Art Institute opens its Pastoral on Paper film series with a screening of "Days of Heaven" (1978) at 6 pm in the Manton Research Center.  Berkshire United Way Recognizes Exemplary VolunteersBerkshire United Way raised a craft soda on Wednesday to two community members who embody volunteerism.  Select Board Conditionally OKs May Carnival at Berkshire MallThe department saw an "exponential" increase in the need for services at the event as its attendance continues to rise. In 2024, there were 20 transports to the hospital over the two weeks, not counting refusals or minor injuries.  Greylock Federal Promotes Vice President, Business Banking Officer IIBarry began his career with Greylock as a commercial credit analyst in 2006.  Neal Touts Federal Aid to Support Renovation of Symbol of DemocracyA longtime Democratic member of Congress on Thursday lauded the democratic ideals embodied in a local landmark. CBRSD Aims to Improve Town Meeting AttendanceAs town meeting season approaches, the Central Berkshire Regional School District aims to lower a barrier to residential participation caused by the lack of child care.  Neal: Dems Need to 'Fracture' Republicans, Challenge Trump Actions in CourtNeal, an 18-term member of Congress and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, said the best course of action for his party on Capitol Hill is to splinter the GOP's 220-213 majority.  MassDOT to Host Safe Driving Workshop in LenoxThe workshop will cover topics related to safe driving. Clark Art Institute Offers School Vacation Week ActivitiesDrawing pads and colored pencil sets are available at the Clark Center admissions desk. BCC Nursing Programs Integrate Mental Health First Aid CertificationThe requirement, based on the curriculum provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, aims to equip graduating nursing students with the skills to identify and respond to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.  Clark Art Foraging Walks SeriesEach walkabout begins on the Fernández Terrace by the Clark's Reflecting Pool. Pittsfield Health Board Wants Feedback on Tobacco BanThe Board of Health will hear from the community before adding Nicotine-Free Generation guidelines into the tobacco ordinance.  North Adams Planners OK 'Model' Cabin; Support Outdoor CannabisTourists had pivoted to a cabin production facility in the Blackinton Mill when financing to transform it into a hotel fell through. The Planning Board approved permitting for the venture in January and the development of the "working" model on Monday.  Lee Celebrates Kickoff of New Public Safety Building with DemoTown officials celebrated the start of a new public safety building on Tuesday by demolishing the Airoldi building and former Department of Public Works building. Dalton Finance Approves Amended Police BudgetThe amended budget of $1,664,924 is $14,564 less than what was originally requested. This is still an increase of $129,668 increase from this year. Pittsfield Man Charged in Woodlawn Avenue StabbingA city man was arrested and charged for a Wednesday morning stabbing that seriously injured another man.  Lenox Library to Host Performance of 'Saving Jazzy' by Nutshell PlayhouseThe performance follows the characters Mambo and Nemonee as they search for ingredients to save the endangered Floratius Serendipitus.  Clarksburg School Officials Mull Deep Budget CutsThe school budget would have to be sliced by up to $150,000 to bring the fiscal 2026 budget down to a 2 percent increase. Federal Cuts Include North Adams Culvert ProjectThe Trump administration's cut $90 million in disaster prevention aid for the state including a culvert project on Galvin Road.  Poetry Event to Celebrate Earth Day and the Hoosic River WatershedPoets and individuals interested in poetry of all ages are invited to participate in this Earth Day celebration.  Registration Open for Benefit Soccer Tournament in PittsfieldThe Pittsfield High boys soccer program will hold a 7-on-7 tournament in May to support the family of a teammate who recently received a heart transplant. |
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