| Weekend Outlook: Community Day, Performances and More
Take a look at some of the events happening this weekend in the Berkshires including live performances and celebrations.
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The Mount Community Day
2 Plunkett St, Lenox
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy a day of music and art with the family. There will be performances, baby goats, face painting, and more. You |
 | Berkshire Bank Becoming Beacon Bank
BOSTON — Berkshire Bank's changing its name once its merger with Brookline Bancorp Inc. of Boston is finalized this year.
The combined financial institutions will be known as Beacon Bank & Trust under parent company Beacon Financial Corp. The merger removes the "Berkshire" name from the bank |
 | Brien Center Hires Ethics and Compliance Officer
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced the appointment of Dr. Bella Mironovna Guner as Ethics and Compliance Officer, a key leadership position supporting the agency's mission to deliver high-quality, community-based behavioral health and addiction services throughout Berkshire |
 | Pittsfield Soap Box Derby Returns Saturday
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Westside Legends will host its fourth annual Westside Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon to 4 p.m. with a rain date of Aug. 10.
Check-in for racers starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Robbins Avenue.
The event features a day of activities for |
| Berkshire County Public Housing Benefits From Internet Access Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll administration and Massachusetts Technology Collaborative's (MassTech) Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) awarded $31,548,018 to four internet service providers (ISPs) to increase internet access for affordable and public housing residents statewide.
Aervivo Inc. was |
| Berkshire Athenaeum Looks to Hire Social Worker
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Berkshire Athenaeum plans to hire a social worker and has implemented a phone booth.
Library staff have reportedly been tasked with mitigating situations outside of their training and job responsibilities, Director Alex Reczkowski explained during the Library Trustees meeting on |
 | Berkshire Green Drinks: Monitoring Air Pollution in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Andrew Ferrara and Drake Reed will speak at the August Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
This free hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at Wander Berkshires, 34 Depot Street, Suite 101, Pittsfield, MA. The in-person social gathering will begin around 5:15 PM; |
| Short-Term Rental Ordinance Advances to Pittsfield Council
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After some final revisions, an ordinance that allows and regulates short-term rentals will go before the City Council.
Last week, the Ordinances and Rules subcommittee gave its approval to the document. In late June, councilors had to make several decisions, including designating a granting authority and |
| Central Berkshires Habitat For Humanity Sells 54th Home
The home's new owner Binta Kinteh with Habitat CEO Carolyn Valli, right, and below, working on her home. Provided photos.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity has sold more than 50 homes to local families — most recently to a health-care worker and single mother.
The |
 | Berkshire Community College Welcomes Community to 65th Anniversary Fest
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College is turning 65, and the entire Berkshires community is invited to join the festivities at Community Fest, happening Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 to 4 on the main campus.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended. More than 60 activities are planned, ranging from live music and |
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