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Remains Of Woman Missing For 6 Weeks Found In Upstate New York
A six-week search for a missing woman in Upstate New York had a tragic ending. On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reported on the tragic end to a search for a missing woman in Upstate New York. Wilderness Recovery: Town of Berlin, Rensselaer County, New...
From Pittsfield to Perp Walk: Man Charged in Child Trafficking Horror, Faces Decades in the Slammer
A 50-year-old Pittsfield man stands accused of a heinous crime, charged with transporting a minor across state lines for illicit purposes. Paul Newton-Irelan was indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield and is slated to appear soon in federal court, officials announced last week. According to a revelation by...
Adams Beautification Plans Community Cleanup
ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Beautification group, which has been quietly sprucing up the town since 2022, hopes to bring in more members of the community during a community cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, April 27. "Events such as these promote pride and involvement in the community and a...
Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It's not every day that a citizen is recognized for decades of service to a local board — except for Tuesday. Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.
North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning Change
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council wrapped up business in about 30 minutes on Tuesday, moving several ordinance changes forward. A zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change.
Secure lockout at Berlin Middle High School
CHERRY PLAIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Berlin Middle High School underwent a secure lockout Wednesday morning after a parent reported an alleged threat toward the school around 7 a.m. Students, parents, and community members can’t enter or leave the building during the secure lockout. The students’ schedules are being...
Jose Reyes, of RJ’s Restaurants, set to turn former Berkshire Palate site into steakhouse
Pittsfield — Berkshire County residents won’t have long to wait before the town sees a new steakhouse, courtesy of Jose Reyes, entrepreneur of RJ’s Restaurant in Pittsfield and Picante’s restaurants in Connecticut. Rare 297 on North is slated to open at the end of May in the space that formerly housed Berkshire Palate; however, be prepared to not draw any comparisons between the two establishments, Reyes said. The décor and ambiance of the space is being remodeled to have more of an upscale vibe, he said.
Visions of a redesigned downtown Pittsfield with protected bike lanes are coming into focus
Prior to Tuesday’s city council meeting, Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Managing Director Rebecca Brien was an advocate for moving to diagonal parking on Pittsfield’s main thoroughfare, North Street. As she told the council during the open mic portion of the night, a new report from the city’s Department of Public Services & Utilities had changed her mind.
Adams Historical Society Annual Meeting
ADAMS, Mass. — Samuel M. Trudel, award-winning graphic designer and family historian, will present "Dr. Samuel M. Jones, the Man Who Transformed the Renfrew Mill into the Arnold Print Works Jones Division," at the Adams Historical Society's annual meeting on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall of the Adams Free Library.
Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' Concern
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter. The committee accepted language designed to meet concerns raised by the Planning Board about separation of powers under the charter.
North Adams Farmers Market Moving to Main Street
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Farmers Market is set to start its outdoor summer season on May 18, 2024, at a new location. This year, the market will be hosted at a new location on Main Street in North Adams sharing space with Touchy Coffee, a pop coffee shop that will be at 90 Main Street for the month of May.
Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A developer is asking for $400,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust for a $21.5 million condominium build in the former Polish Community Club. Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, the trust says more time is needed before a decision can be made.
North Adams Public Schools To Host Grade Configuration Forum
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools will host a community forum to discuss updates on grade configurations and logistics for the 2024-2025 school year. The forum will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 PM. The forum will take place in a hybrid format at the Welcome.
Williamstown Housing Trust Commits $80K to Support Cable Mills Phase 3
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The board of the town's Affordable Housing Trust last week agreed in principle to commit $80,000 more in town funds to support the third phase of the Cable Mills housing development on Water Street. Developer David Traggorth asked the trustees to make the contribution from its...
April 23, 2024: Generational Jazz on Film
It’s Jazz Appreciation Month and the Berkshires are celebrating with the Pittsfield CityJazz Fest. The mostly-free 10 day-long affair has kicked off and we speak to Berkshires Jazz President Ed Bride to hear more about the stellar lineup and all the ways the festival tries to engage the local community in the arts.
Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops
ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library. Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to...
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