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Upcoming informational session for veterans in the Valley
GREENFIELD — Christopher Demars, a 27-year veteran, didn’t plan on working other veterans after his retirement. “It kind of fell into my lap,” he said. After serving in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, Demars retired in 2015 and started working at the Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District where he later became the director.
Is there a culture of fear at the City of Windsor?
Councilor Kieran McKenzie says a report on employee experience at the City of Windsor displays a culture of fear. Michelle Holland, a consultant on the report, says staff raised "old boy's club" attitude, which Windsor's Mayor Drew Dilkens denies.
Mass. residents fighting to reclaim money from city in 'equity theft' lawsuit
GREENFIELD, Mass. — Two Greenfield residents are fighting to get back what the city has taken from them in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that, if successful, could also put millions of dollars back in the pockets of residents across Massachusetts. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges that the two...
Culture to Do: April 24
Opens Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Weekend performances through Sunday May 5 at 2:30 p.m. Intense drama unfolds as 12 jurors, sequestered in a room, deliberate the fate of a young inner-city teen accused of murder. With a guilty verdict meaning death, tensions run high as doubts about the case emerge. Personal struggles and conflicting beliefs threaten to disrupt the deliberation process, making every moment crucial in determining the boy’s destiny. Don’t miss this thought-provoking exploration of justice, prejudice, and the power of human empathy. Presented by Greenfield’s Arena Civic Theatre.
Williamstown Fire Committee Talks Station Project Cuts, Truck Replacement
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday signed off on more than $1 million in cost cutting measures for the planned Main Street fire station. Some of the "value engineering" changes are cosmetic, while at least one pushes off a planned expense into the future. The committee, which...
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.
Weekend Outlook: Fundraisers, Music, and More
This weekend, the Berkshires will have events including music, fundraisers, screenings, and more. Folk singer Myriam Gendron will perform in both English and French as she interprets and revives century-old Quebecois, French, and American ballads and traditional works. Northeast folk performer P.G. Six, the stage name of Pat Gubler, will be opening for Gendron.
Koffi Walkoff Lifts Mounties Past Drury
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. – Malia Koffi singled to center field to drive in the winning run as the Mount Greylock softball team Friday rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to earn an 18-17 win over Drury. Koffi went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs...
South Hadley man arraigned for thefts over $100k in Deerfield and Northampton
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A South Hadley man pleaded not guilty to allegedly stealing from businesses in Northampton and Deerfield. 64-year-old Steven Skea was indicted on theft charges after police say he broke into two businesses and stole over 100 thousand dollars’ worth of items in October and August of 2023.
Meczywor Leads Hoosac Valley Past Chicopee Comp
CHESHIRE, Mass. – Emma Meczywor scored eight goals Friday to lead the Hoosac Valley girls lacrosse team to a 16-8 win over Chicopee Comp. Meczywor also set up three goals in the win. Ashlyn Lesure and Jaceinta Felix each had a hat trick, and Reagan Shea and Layla Brooks...
Dalton Democratic Town Committee meeting on April 30
Dalton — The Dalton Democratic Town Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center, 400 Main Street. Guest speakers for the evening will be Sherdyl Fernandez-Aubert from the Berkshire County Regional Planning Council, who will discuss the financial and environmental benefits of a MassSave audit and review the financial incentives available through President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act; Steve Marantz from the Green Dalton Committee who will present suggestions to homeowners before signing work contracts; and Tom Irwin from the Green Dalton Committee who will talk about how his Paint Stewardship initiative will protect homes and the environment at large.
MCLA Gallery 51 Introduces Senior Art Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) presents its 2024 senior art project showcasing the work of students Skylah Zayas, Hailey Rolon, and Matt Flanagan. "Synthesis: Sluts, Beasts, and Synths" is an inquiry into themes of love, imaginative beasts, and post-punk/industrial music, according to a press...
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