| Governor Nominates Members of Housing Court, Appeals Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today nominated Benjamin Adeyinka for the Housing Court and Robert "Robin" Toone for the Appeals Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
"As experienced attorneys, Ben and Robin would make |
| BCC Community Conversation: 'Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards'
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will hold a community conversation and panel discussion, "Examining the Legacy of Jonathan Edwards," on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6-8:30 pm.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at |
 | Thankful 5K Draws Hundreds
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Morgan Windram-Geddes said she was going to spend much of the holiday making food to bring to her brother’s house to celebrate Thanksgiving with family.
Her extended family got to eat with the fastest woman at the eighth annual Thankful 5K.
Windram-Geddes of |
| MDAR Exercised Right of First Refusal for Dalton Bardin Property
DALTON, Mass. — The town is close to being relieved of its responsibility of the so-called Bardin property.
During the Select Board meeting last week it was announced that the state Department of Agricultural Resources has enacted its right of first refusal. The MDAR has rights to the property through a 30-year-old |
 | Pittsfield Receiving $500K State Grant for Pontoosuc Lake Park Redesign
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —The state has fully funded a grant request for the revisioning of Pontoosuc Lake Park, a well-loved gem for sightseeing and recreation.
The $500,000 boost is being matched by city funds, totaling $1 million, and construction is expected to begin next summer.
"I am happy to report here this |
| Small Business Association Encourages Shopping Small
WASHINGTON?— Small Business Association Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's Cabinet for America's 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on Nov. 25 in celebration of Small |
| State, United Way Announce New Partnership
BOSTON — Emergency Assistance Director General Scott Rice announced a partnership between the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay to support overnight safety-net shelter for families and pregnant individuals with no alternative shelter options.
As the state's emergency shelter |
 | Man Stabbed at Pittsfield Bar on Thanksgiving Eve
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man stabbed in a local bar Thanksgiving eve is expected to survive after showing up at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room.
Police and ambulance responded to the report of the stabbing at Thistle and Mirth at 46 West St. at about 9:40 p.m.
A large number of patrons were exiting the bar and ramen |
| Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival Returns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Roots Rising's Handmade Holiday Festival, a curated holiday market and Berkshire winter tradition, is back.
On Nov. 25 and 26 this holiday festival will celebrate its twelfth year and fill the first floor of The Stationery Factory with over 50 local artisans, makers, and food |
 | Thanksgiving at the Berkshire Dream Center
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — There will be a Thanksgiving meal at the Dream Center on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.
A full restaurant-style meal will be served in the dining room from 4:30-5:30 pm. There will be a take-out hour from 6:00-7:00 pm.
There will be live music and homemade pies.
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