| Unpaid Mall Taxes Won't Increase Lanesborough Tax Rate
LANESBOROUGH, Mass.— Unpaid taxes to the Baker Hill Road District will not likely fall on residents this fiscal year.
"I think at this point in time, we don't need to panic. I was truly panicked at the previous meeting. I will say that," Chair Deborah Maynard told the Select Board and Finance Committee during |
 | National Grid Demonstrates Dangers of Live Wires
Matt Lane, a supervisor with National Grid, explains the wiring systems firefighters might see when responding to an emergency.
LENOX. Mass. — National Grid employees demonstrated the dangers of live wires on a hot dog during a safety awareness event on Monday.
When the processed meat (representing human flesh) |
 | Berkshire Mall Owners Find Partner for Senior Living Project
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Berkshire Mall owners are partnering with a local health-care company to bolster its plans for hundreds of senior housing units.
JMJ RE Holdings LLC has announced its collaboration with Integritus Healthcare to redevelop the shuttered mall into campus-style senior housing that includes supportive |
| Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: Aug. 24-29
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Be advised that the following street improvements are scheduled from Aug. 24-29:
Crack sealing continues this week for the following locations:
Lincoln Street
Appleton Avenue
Elm Street
Howard Street
Pomeroy Avenue
Williams Street
Highway Department Paving |
| Berkshire United Way Receives Donation from Eversource Foundation
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Eversource Energy, a long-time supporter of United Ways across New England, has donated $17,000 to Berkshire United Way (BUW).
This additional financial support will help BUW further invest in the work of its nonprofit partners and the people they serve, with a focus on school and career readiness, |
 | Pittsfield Licensing Board Wants Movement on Chili's
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Licensing Board wants to see movement at the former Chili's. If not, it could be forced to revoke the liquor license.
On Monday, the board continued an update from Chili's Grill and Bar on the status of its alcohol license after a year of closure. The company says there are interested |
| Three Springfield Men Arrested for Motorcycle Theft
LENOX, Mass. — Three Springfield men were arrested for motorcycle theft on Pittsfield/Lenox Road early Saturday morning.
Steven Yariel Perales-Gonzalez, Izmael Morales, and Elijah Carter were charged with breaking and entering and larceny. One was released on $10,000 bail, and two were transported to the Berkshire County |
 | September is Library Card Sign-up Month in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — During the month of September, residents can show their Berkshire Athenaeum library card at participating local businesses for discounts and freebies.
Those in need of a library card can sign up or renew at the Berkshire Athenaeum. When doing this, patrons will also receive a raffle ticket for a |
 | Problematic Pittsfield Intersection Gets Flashing Stop Signs
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Flashing stop signs were added to the problematic Onota Street intersection as a cost-effective way to reduce crashes.
The three-way stop is where Onota and Linden Streets intersect, and those traveling west on Linden Street are on an incline. The intersection is well-traveled and has two active |
| Governor Initiative To Transform Commercial Spaces Into Homes
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched the Commercial Conversion Tax Credit Initiative (CCTCI), a new funding opportunity from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) to help convert underused commercial buildings into residential and mixed-use housing across |
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