| Seeing Rainbows Awarded Outdoor Recreation Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seeing Rainbows, founded just before the beginning of Pride Month 2024, has been awarded a $10,000 grant, from the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation.
The grant is in response to the agency's call for grant applications to support Inclusive and Accessible |
| Senator Mark December Staff Office Hours
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in December.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state |
| BCC Announces Workforce and Community Education Workshops
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce and Community Education department continues to expand its, affordable personal enrichment and professional development
workshops and courses, announcing new offerings for the spring 2025 semester.
"Our Workforce and Community |
 | Lanesborough to Mall Owners: Pay Your Taxes
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board would like to see movement on the Berkshire Mall — markedly the payment of taxes.
Earlier this month, the Lanesborough Fire and Water District filed a suit for more than $105,000 in back taxes and interest. JMJ Holdings, which purchased the mall last year, owes about $211,000 |
 | Dalton Green Committee Selects Climate Action Logo
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee voted to select Ashlyn Roch's submission for its Climate Action Plan logo during its November meeting.
The town's CAP consultant Blue Strike, will have its graphic designer covert the drawing into a usable logo for the town.
The committee is developing a |
 | Hancock Shaker Village Radiant Nights
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hancock Shaker Village is back with its multisensory holiday experience with the opening of Radiant Nights on Dec. 7. The
"We are thrilled to once again partner with artist Joe Wheaton to create Radiant Nights. The Village serves as a unique canvas for Joe's limitless creativity and he delivers |
| Pittsfield Announces North Pole Calling Program
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield's Department of Community Development Recreation Program will be conducting the 43rd annual North Pole Calling Program on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Sign up forms will be sent home with Pittsfield students in Pre-K, Kindergarten |
| Governor Healey Nominates Three New Judges
BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey nominated Jennifer Bingham, Colleen Carroll and Caryn Mitchell-Munevar to serve as Associate Justices of the Probate and Family Court.
The nominees will now continue forward to the Governor’s Council for confirmation.
"The people of Massachusetts deserve |
 | Pittsfield Council Requests Geographical Diversity in Appeals Court Justices
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council would like to see geographical diversity in the Massachusetts Appeals Court system.
On Tuesday, a petition requesting at least two associate justices are from Western Mass — specifically Berkshire County — was presented to council. Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren and Ward 2 |
 | Lafayette Trail Marker Unveiled at CRA
DALTON, Mass. — In 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette made his way across the state of Massachusetts, passing through the Berkshires as he completed a tour of the young country.
Several towns have markers noting his historic passage and Dalton is now included.
On Veterans Day, local officials, Historical |
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