| Market 32 Raises Money to Fight Rare Disease
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper/Market 32, in collaboration with its trade partner Freihofer's Baking Co., has raised more than $19,000 to help fight rare disease.
The supermarket chain partnered with Cure Rare Disease (CRD), a nonprofit biotech organization with a mission to enable and finance the development of |
| Governor Signs Bill to Improve Transportation Across Massachusetts
AMESBURY, Mass. — Governor Maura T. Healey signed the Chapter 90 conference committee bill ("Chapter 90"), which authorizes $375 million in funding to reimburse municipalities for bridge and road maintenance and funding for transportation-related infrastructure grants.
Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor |
| Fitch Hoose House Museum in Need of a Paint Job
DALTON, Mass. — The Fitch-Hoose House museum is in need of a paint job.
Historical Commission co-Chair Louisa M. Horth said at Wednesday's meeting that the paint is starting to peel and weather, and would need to be repainted this year or next year.
Commissioners are unsure how much the project would cost |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 8
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following work is planned to take place starting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Tuesday, August 8: Pave first course blacktop on Cloverdale Street
Wednesday, August 9: Finish first course Cloverdale Street and start first course on Tamarack Rd.
Thursday, August 11: Pave first course on Lucia Drive and Quirico |
| Governor Signs Supplemental Budget Delivering $20M in Farm Relief
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey signed a supplemental budget that makes $20 million available to support Massachusetts farms that have been impacted by severe weather in 2023.
The fund will be administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Executive Office of Administration and |
 | Pittsfield Library Launches Teen Advisory Board
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum is establishing a Teen Advisory Board to facilitate the involvement of young residents in their community.
The panel of 13- to 18-year-old volunteers will take the lead on generating ideas, implementing programs, and promoting youth library services. Meetings will begin in |
| Dalton Zoning Board Talks Conflict of Interest Policy
DALTON, Mass. — A discussion was introduced on enacting conflicts of interest policies for all committees and boards during the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday night.
The conversation was following the announcement that the town's insurer, Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association, inquired whether |
 | Tenth Year of Berkshire Pottery Tour
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Berkshire Pottery Tour which highlights potters in their studios.
The Berkshire Pottery Tour was founded by a group of pottery friends who met at the Berkshire Art Center (then IS 183) in 2013.
"Berkshire Pottery Tour offers a glimpse into |
 | Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Recognizes Employees
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently recognized six employees for their dedicated years of service.
The staff recognized ranged in service from 10 years to 40 years.
Recognized for 10 years with the bank were Kristine Williams (Deposit Operations Clerk), Cande Markham (Branch |
| Pittsfield Animal Commission Votes to Put Down 2 Dogs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Animal Control Commission voted to euthanize two Dartmouth Street dogs after a man's encounter with them required surgery.
By a majority vote, the panel decided that two pit bulls owned by Matthew Jacobs are dangerous and should be put down to prevent further incidents.
Not much is known about |
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