| Eleanor Sonsini Shelter Plans Closing, Manager Attempts to Save It
PITTSFIELD, Mass. —
The Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter has announced its closing after housing the community’s stray animals for many years.
On Saturday, the no-kill shelter’s board members announced the news on social media. They are looking at Aug. 31 as an official closing date.
“It is with a heavy |
| Dalton Ladder Truck Delayed
DALTON, Mass. — The delivery of the Fire District's new ladder truck has been delayed again and is now expected to be delivered by August.
While being refurbished at Northern Fire Equipment, it was determined that the truck's Detroit Diesel ECM, which controls the fuel injection, is "shot," interim Fire |
| Recent Rainfall Lifts Massachusetts Out of Drought
BOSTON – Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared drought conditions return to normal following above-normal rainfall for the month of June.
All seven regions are at a Level 0-Normal Conditions, including the Western and Cape Cod Regions, which were previously declared at a Level-1 Mild |
| Governor Awards Grants to Eliminate Barriers To Employment
ANDOVER, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $3.5 million new Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants for seven initiatives across the state.
The grants, funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) and distributed by the Commonwealth |
 | State Officials Promote Act for Accessible Creative Economy
CATA Executive Director Margaret Keller emphasizes that art is for everyone at Friday's press conference.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Local lawmakers and the cultural leaders on Friday called for the inclusion of people of all abilities in the creative economy.
The proposed Accessibility in the Creative |
| Governor Announces Grants to Reduce Transportation Sector Emissions
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today made a total of $11.5 million in grant funding available for low- and zero-emission vehicle and equipment projects that will help to reduce transportation emissions across Massachusetts.
The grant program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental |
| Dalton Committee, BRPC Host Climate Change Preparedness Forum
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee is hosting a climate change preparedness public education forum on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Stationery Factory.
This free event is a collaboration between the Green Committee, the Stationery Factory, and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
The ultimate |
| BCC Massage Therapy Students Volunteer at Community Events
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Massage therapy students at Berkshire Community College (BCC) provided free massage therapy sessions at various locations in the Berkshires and beyond during the spring semester, in addition to their full schedule of classes.
On April 17, BCC massage therapy students and faculty traveled to the |
| National Grid Encourages Customers To Be Energy Efficient
WALTHAM, Mass. - This summer, National Grid is encouraging customers to utilize energy efficiency tips and
assistance options to help them stay safe and save money on their energy bills.
"As summer continues to bring the heat and customers use more electricity to cool their homes, National Grid is proud to continue our |
| Mass Destruction 16Us Bow Out of Eastern Championship
SALISBURY, Md. – The Ohio Energy Alderman 16-and-under softball team Friday scored four runs in the last two innings to take a 7-3 win that eliminated the Mass Destruction from the USSSA Eastern Championship.
The Destruction came back from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2 to twice tie the game.
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