A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed. 

 

U.S. Senator Warren: 'It's Bad In Washington'

 

Sen. Elizabeth Warren held a town hall event at the Colonial Theatre last Saturday, during which she described President Donald Trump's proposed bill a "Big, Beautiful Betrayal of the American People."

 

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New Business Offers Boat Tours in the Berkshires

 

The new boat tour business, Berkshire Boat Tours, has emerged in Berkshire County, offering individuals the opportunity to experience the area's beautiful lakes. 

 

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Williamstown's Remedy Hall Moves into New Home

 

The non-profit Remedy Hall continues to provide "basic life necessities" to families experiencing hardships in its new bigger location located at 620 Main St., in Williamstown

 

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Stay Safe In the Heat Wave: Cooling Centers and Resources

 

The Berkshires and areas in the central and eastern United States experienced extreme heat for several days this week. We provided a list of Cooling Centers and Resources. More information here. 

 

BRTA Administrator Robert Malnati Retiring Next Year

 

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority Administrator Robert Malnati has been getting people on the bus for more than two decades and is set to retire next year. 

 

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State Cafe is Serving Fresh Vietnamese Dishes

 

The pop-up restaurant State Cafe recently opened on Main Street in North Adams and is offering Vietnamese cuisine and beverages.

 

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Crosby/Conte Feasibility Study

 

The Pittsfield finance subcommittee unanimously supported borrowing up to $2 million for the  feasibility study that will explore a possible Conte Community School and John Crosby Elementary shared facility. 

 

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Lee Elementary Student Wins 'My Ideal School' Award

 

A pupil at Lee Elementary School was a winner of Massachusetts School Building Authority's My Ideal School contest. More information here. 

 

Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor Dining

 

The city of Pittsfield approved outdoor dining for Hudpucker's Pub and Grill located at 101 Wahconah St. 

 

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North Adams' Greylock School Project Estimated $1M Under Budget

 

The Greylock School budget is running about $1 million under budget as of the submission of 60 percent design documents. More information here. 

 

Pittsfield School Committee OKs Middle Grade Restructuring

 

The Pittsfield School Committee has decided that now is the time to move forward with restructuring the city's middle schools.

 

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Two Educators Charged in 2024 Drowning of Herberg Student

 

Two educators have been charged with "preventable and reckless oversights" that preceded the drowning of a Pittsfield Public School student last summer.

 

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Pittsfield Superintendent Bids Farewell to District After 32 Years

Superintendent Joseph Curtis bid farewell to the School Committee on Wednesday, as he enters retirement on Monday. 

 

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