| Berkshire Farms Awarded Disaster Relief Grants
BOSTON —The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $20 million to farms impacted by several severe weather events this year.
The Natural Disaster Recovery (NDR) Program for Agriculture provides immediate assistance to 347 farmers in Western and Central Massachusetts who experienced significant crop losses due to a |
 | Tyer's Citizenship Academy Will Continue in Next Administration
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Citizens Academy will continue to facilitate civic involvement into the next administration.
On Tuesday, 21 graduates of the academy that gives a first-hand look at the workings of local government were celebrated in council chambers. The 12-week course visits various city locations and allows |
| State Issues EBT Scam Alert
BOSTON — The state issued an alert Tuesday notifying residents that there is currently a scam targeting Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) clients.
DTA reported that scammers are trying to steal EBT benefits. They reiterated that DTA will never ask clients for their EBT number online.
The state |
 | Panchos Gets Liquor License Suspended, Hours Reduced
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A consistent string of incidents at Panchos Mexican Restaurant has led to a seven-day liquor license suspension and reduced hours.
On Monday, the Licensing Board heard of more than 10 disturbances at the North Street eatery since August that included projectile vomiting and talk of a gun. The events began to occur |
| MassDOT Secures Funds for Enhanced Boston-Albany Passenger Rail
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that up to $500,000 has been awarded to the Rail and Transit Division through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program (Corridor ID) to support planning for additional train service connecting Boston and |
| Lanesborough, Pittsfield Awarded IT Grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that $5 million in grants have been awarded to municipalities to upgrade and improve their information and technology systems through the Community Compact program.
Lanesborough was awarded $70,000 for the implementation of a records management system, and |
 | PEDA Discusses Possible Innovation District
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An innovation district could be a solution to marketing the William Stanley Business Park, planners say.
This would ideally transform the site into an "amenity-rich enclave" that fosters open innovation through formal and informal interactions.
On Thursday, consultant Adina Astor gave the |
| State Fire Marshal: Dec. 11 is Candle Safety Day
STOW, Mass. — As Massachusetts enters the time of year when candle fires are most common, Governor Maura T. Healey has proclaimed Dec. 11, 2023, to be Candle Safety Day and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to follow safety guidelines.
"There have been more than 1,000 candle fires in Massachusetts |
| Pittsfield Council to Tackle Tax Rate, Zoning Amendment Proposals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday will take up the fiscal 2024 tax classification and a proposed battery energy storage overlay district.
On the agenda are public hearings for both items, with the tax rate continuing from last month.
The administration has requested a commercial shift of 1.75 that would |
| Dalton Voters to Decide Funding for Police Details Account
DALTON, Mass. — The town will be having a special town meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at Wahconah Regional High School to vote on adding additional funds to the police detail fund.
The controversial article has been making waves within the community government this past month.
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