 | Pittsfield's Tavern at The A Will Seek New Operators
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Tavern at The A is again looking for a new operator with a hopeful opening in the spring. First, it must be able to transfer the liquor license.
On the agenda for last week's Licensing Board meeting was a conversation with Steve Cobb, president of the General Electric Athletic Golf Course board of |
| Family Storytelling at the Berkshire Athenaeum
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library, is hosting an opportunity to record one or more family stories on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grandparents, elders, parents, and children are invited to share family stories, which will be recorded and |
| BRTA Awarded Grant to Expand Service Area
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) with the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) and Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) were awarded a $1,577,607 Regional Transit Authority(RTA) grant to facilitate connections between the PVTA and FRTA service areas.
The grant will support |
| Dalton and Fire District Set Tax Rates for FY25
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board voted to maintain a single tax rate, as it has done historically, during its meeting on Monday night.
This means all types of properties within the town, whether residential, commercial, or industrial, will be taxed at the same rate.
The town's tax rate for fiscal |
 | Pittsfield Takes 'Big Step' With Supportive Housing
Housing Secretary Ed Augustus says supportive services are critical to moving people into permanent housing.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Those experiencing homelessness often need more than four walls and a roof.
On Tuesday, Hearthway Inc. hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for 37 new units of supportive housing, 28 |
| Seeing Rainbows Awarded Outdoor Recreation Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Seeing Rainbows, founded just before the beginning of Pride Month 2024, has been awarded a $10,000 grant, from the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation.
The grant is in response to the agency's call for grant applications to support Inclusive and Accessible |
| Senator Mark December Staff Office Hours
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in December.
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state |
| BCC Announces Workforce and Community Education Workshops
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC)'s Workforce and Community Education department continues to expand its, affordable personal enrichment and professional development
workshops and courses, announcing new offerings for the spring 2025 semester.
"Our Workforce and Community |
 | Lanesborough to Mall Owners: Pay Your Taxes
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board would like to see movement on the Berkshire Mall — markedly the payment of taxes.
Earlier this month, the Lanesborough Fire and Water District filed a suit for more than $105,000 in back taxes and interest. JMJ Holdings, which purchased the mall last year, owes about $211,000 |
 | Dalton Green Committee Selects Climate Action Logo
DALTON, Mass. — The Green Committee voted to select Ashlyn Roch's submission for its Climate Action Plan logo during its November meeting.
The town's CAP consultant Blue Strike, will have its graphic designer covert the drawing into a usable logo for the town.
The committee is developing a |
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