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MassDOT to meet with town officials about Brookside Road bridge closure, residents issue concerns
Great Barrington — Engineers from the state’s Department of Transportation will be meeting with town officials for a meeting concerning the closed bridge on Brookside Road on Wednesday, May 22. The bridge was unexpectedly closed by MassDOT on May 2 after a routine inspection. According to MassDOT spokesperson...
Tullar Farm: Incredible historic compound estate on 67± park-like acres
Elyse Harney Morris and Lauren Molk of Elyse Harney Real Estate offer a most unusual property—a gorgeous park-like estate with breathtaking views, a great location, and inviting historic homes.
Community Calendar May 13 - June 23
Torrington’s Nutmeg Ballet presents Graduation Performances featuring music by Leo Delibes from 6:30-8 pm. 58 Main Street. (860)-482-4413. The Norwalk Library hosts a Poetry Café from 6-6:45 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring poems to read with the theme of “mother”. 9 Greenwoods Rd East. (860)-542-5075.
Mass. weather: Hail possible in the Berkshires during Tuesday night thunderstorms
Berkshire County could experience hail, gusty winds and heavy rain during thunderstorms that are expected to reach the region Tuesday night, according to National Weather Service forecasters. There is a 30% chance of precipitation after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an...
Galdós-Shapiro, teacher suing over ‘Gender Queer’ investigation, makes multiple allegations in lawsuit
Great Barrington — The five-month-long saga over the Police Department’s warrantless investigation of a teacher over a copy of “Gender Queer” will now play out in a courtroom. Arantzazú Zuzene Galdós-Shapiro, the teacher investigated in the “Gender Queer” police investigation at W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School, filed a civil rights lawsuit in the United States District Court on Tuesday, May 14.
Quarry rescue saves Rippy
NORTH CANAAN, Conn. — Rippy the terrier mix was found deep in Minerals Technologies’ quarry on Lower Road Tuesday, May 7. After getting spooked on a Saturday afternoon walk, Rippy dashed away from his handler and was lost. Animal Control Officer Lyndsay Burr was notified Monday by a pedestrian who heard barking coming from the quarry.
Main Street Moxie’s Own Mary O’ Neill on “Intro to Podcasting” at the Scoville Library
Mary O’Neill, one of our moxie podcast experts, is hosting an “Intro to Podcasting” workshop at the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury, CT, on Sunday, May 19 from 2-4pm. In the workshop, participants will learn about the basics of starting a podcast from Mary, the co-creator and...
Stockbridge to hold annual town meeting on Monday
The residents of Stockbridge, Massachusetts will meet to vote on a 21-article warrant at their annual town meeting Monday. Like many communities in Berkshire County, Stockbridge voters are faced with a budget substantially higher than the year prior. At $12.2 million, the fiscal year 2025 spending plan is up roughly $583,000, an increase of around 5%. $3.9 million of the budget is dedicated to Stockbridge’s contribution to the Berkshire Hills Regional School District, almost $110,000 more than it spent in fiscal year 2024. Other issues before Stockbridge residents include a pledge to commit to a Net Zero Carbon Energy objective by no later than 2050 and the establishment of a 25 mph speed limit in thickly settled parts of the town. You can find the full warrant here. The meeting is set to kick off at 6:30 at the town offices.
Pine Plains Town Board Revamps Conservation Council, Hires Seasonal Staff and Secures State Grant
The Pine Plains Town Board appointed five new members to the Conservation Advisory Council at its May 16 meeting. It also authorized hiring more than a dozen part-time employees, announced the receipt of a state grant to repair sidewalks and began discussions about developing work-force housing. After removing all former...
Sandisfield voters will decide on $4 million operating budget year at town meeting
Voters in the community of around 1,000 are faced with a $4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025, up over $230,000 or 6%, from the year prior. $1.6 million of the budget is for Sandisfield’s share of the Farmington River Regional School District, up over $83,000 or 5% from the year before. The line item for vocational-technical students is more than doubling from around $29,000 in FY24 to $80,000 in this year’s budget. Residents will also be asked to decide on whether to add a new commercial tent camping bylaw to existing zoning ordinances in an effort to regulate tent camping and glamping on private properties. A two-thirds majority is required for passage. You can find the full warrant here. The meeting starts at 10 in the town fire house.
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