| BArT Announces Upcoming Enrollment Deadline
ADAMS, Mass. – Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School is currently accepting applications for students in grades 6 through 10 for the 2022-2023 school year.
The next enrollment deadline for the 2023-2024 school year for grades 6 through 10 is Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at noon. To apply is to |
| Lanesborough Returns Incumbents to Office
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Voters returned both incumbents in the only two races on the town election ballot on Tuesday.
Michael Murphy was elected to a second term on the Select Board with 172 votes; Barbara Davis-Hassan polled 142 votes and Deborah Maynard 131.
Murphy said earlier on Tuesday that he |
| BCC to Host Virtual Admissions Info Sessions
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Berkshire Community College (BCC) will host two free virtual information sessions: Wednesday, June 21 at 6 pm and Saturday, July 1 at 10 am.
The 30-minute info sessions, presented by admissions counselors on Zoom, are designed to familiarize prospective students with the application and registration |
| Dalton Talks Zoning Bylaw Over Pub Parking Lot
DALTON, Mass. — A change in signage seems to have quelled neighbors' ire over errant parking and excessive noise by Zinky's Pub patrons.
Since pub owner Bill Zink purchased and installed six new "no parking" signs in the adjacent residential parking lot things have improved, Deborah Merry, who filed |
 | Crosby Academy Students Read Poems on North Street
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — At Hotel on North on Friday, June 23 at noon, nine Crosby Educational Academy fifth-
graders will celebrate their graduation with a poetry reading of original work and the unveiling of 60 poetry tree tags on North Street.
"Writing poetry has been such an empowering experience for our |
| County Youth Soccer League Wraps Up Spring Season
LENOX, Mass. -- Three Berkshire County Youth Soccer League teams have qualified for the Massachusettts Tournament of Champions this weekend in Lancaster.
Two girls teams and one boys team are advancing to the state tourney based on their performance throughout the spring: the 7th- and 8th-grade Lenox Gold girls, the 5th- and |
| Closure of Holmes Road bridge While Repairs Are Underway
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will begin repair on the Holmes Road bridge starting on June 23, 2023.
During this work, the Holmes Road bridge, between 650 and 677 Holmes Road, will be closed. No thru traffic will be allowed.
The city recommends that drivers seek |
| Pittsfield Educators Push for Stricter Phone Policy
The use of Yondr pockets came up during the discussion. These pockets use a lock similar to inventory tags on clothing items.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Staff in the public schools say phone use is out of control and they want a policy to address it.
Educators cited issues with excessive phone use disrupting |
| Dalton Fills Vacant Town Planner Position
DALTON, Mass. — After a long search and salary revision, the town has filled the vacant town planner position.
The post has been vacant since last October and town meeting voted to increase its salary by 11.26 percent to $58,335 when it failed to attract candidates.
The Select Board during |
 | Residents Ask for Preservation of Wahconah Park's Hometown Feel
Parks Commissioner Simon Muil thinks the park should retain its 'rough around the edges' appeal.
PITTSFIELD, Mass.— When it comes to the redesign of Wahconah Park, residents would like to see the historic baseball facility's charm and hometown feel preserved.
Last week, the public spoke |
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