| Dalton Fire District Starts Drafting Budget
DALTON, Mass. —The Fire District started drafting its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 during its meeting last week.
The district has been tightly budgeting the last three years in an effort to keep the taxes down but prices are continuing to increase so this cannot continue, Water Commission Chair James |
| Pittsfield Looks to Amending Cannabis Regulations
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After the state Cannabis Control Commission made changes to permitting, the city has proposed a new ordinance to address equity requirements and allow the mayor to set policy regarding host community agreements.
The Community Development Board on Tuesday voted to become the petitioner for the document, moving |
 | Berkshire Athenaeum Celebrates Release of Dog Man Graphic Novel
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The newest Dog Man graphic novel, "The Scarlet Shedder," comes out in March and the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is throwing a "Supa Epic" party to celebrate.
The Dog Man Party will kick off with a trivia contest on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:30 am. |
| Dalton Plans for Technology Changes
DALTON, Mass. — The town is preparing for technological changes that are expected to occur within the next few years.
The Finance Committee approved an information technology services line of $66,000, a 7.4 percent decrease, during its meeting last Wednesday.
The hardware purchases line is decreasing by half |
 | Authorities Search in Williamstown for Missing Eastern Mass Resident
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Police are asking anyone with information about a missing eastern Massachusetts resident to contact the dispatch center at 413-458-5733.
On Tuesday morning, Williamstown Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near the end of Berlin Road, a hiking area near the New York State Line, |
 | Pittsfield Grappling With Possible Zebra Mussell Infection at Onota Lake
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After an alarming detection of zebra mussel DNA in Onota Lake, the city continues to grapple with a possible infection.
Last week, the Conservation Commission saw a notice of intent application for the application of EarthTec QZ pesticide within a specified treatment area of the lake.
After a |
 | Brien Center CEO Honored as Irish Person of the Year
Christine Macbeth, president and CEO of the Brien Center, is this year's Irish Person of the Year.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hundreds gathered in green for the 20th annual Robert "Bees" Prendergast St. Patrick's Celebration last week, honoring people doing good in the community and supporting Hillcrest |
| Man Found Guilty of Illegal Possession of a Firearm in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, March 15, William Hennessey, 31 of West Springfield, was found guilty by a jury of his peers of illegal possession of a firearm.
The jury found the Defendant not guilty of assault with a dangerous weapon. The trial took place in Berkshire Superior Court.
According to a |
 | Healthgrades Names Fairview Hospital an Outstanding Patient Experience Award
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fairview Hospital announced that for the 12th consecutive year it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.
This achievement reflects Fairview Hospital's commitment to |
 | Letter to State Historical: Wahconah Grandstand Can't Be Saved
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The revitalization of Wahconah Park is inching closer but planners must first gain the approval of the state Historical Commission.
The ballpark's restoration committee heard a project update from architects S3 Design on Thursday and discussed outreach with the Massachusetts Historical Commission, which |
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