| State to Boost Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers
WORCESTER, Mass.— The Board of Early Education and Care unanimously approved the Healey-Driscoll Administration's changes to how the state reimburses early education and care providers who accept state child care financial assistance, known as rates.
Child care providers across Massachusetts will start to receive |
 | Greylock Appoints Brett Random to Board of Directors
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Brett Random to Greylock's volunteer Board of Directors.
"We are honored to have Brett join the board," said Greylock Board Chair Peter Lopez. "Her professional experience and personal priorities will strengthen this board even |
 | ServiceNet Acquires Jodi's Flower Farm for Vocational Programming
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jodi's Seasonal will have a new life providing meaningful, therapeutic employment to people with intellectual disabilities.
Last week, ServiceNet announced its acquisition of the 16-acre flower farm on Crane Avenue. It will be renamed Prospect Meadow Farm Berkshires, which is a part of the agency's |
 | Taylor's July 4 Concert Tickets on Sale Jan. 29
LENOX, Mass. — James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed.
This summer marks 50 years since Taylor first performed at Tanglewood on July 30, 1974. The two dates scheduled this July will bring the total |
 | Berkshire Museum Announces STEAM Programs for Preschool-Age Children
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Museum announced a partnership with the Pittsfield Coordinator Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant, funded by the Department of Early Education and Care, and in collaboration with Berkshire County HeadStart.
This collaboration aims to bring enriching and accessible programming to |
| Berkshire Organizations, Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mass Cultural Council announced the 299 recipients of the Fiscal Year 2024 STARS Residencies grants.
This $1,502,450 investment will place teaching artists, scientists, and humanists, into schools, bringing cultural enrichment to more than 32,000 Massachusetts |
 | Volunteers Turn Out for MLK Day of Service in Pittsfield Area
Activities included making cards for residents at Hillcrest Commons at First Methodist Church.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Martin Luther King Jr. left behind a sentiment of unity, peace and equality. These values were demonstrated by volunteers on Monday, during Berkshire Community College's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King |
| Dalton Traffic Commission Comments on Dalton Division Designs
DALTON, Mass. — The Traffic Commission weighed in last week on the preliminary design options for Dalton Division Road that were presented last month.
The commission's discussion focused on the sewer line, sidewalks, and intersection of Williams Street, Washington Mountain Road and Mountain |
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