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Pittsfield Council Approves 2.64% Tax Increase

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council has passed a 2.64 percent tax rate increase that will add about $145 to the average yearly home bill. On Tuesday, the council unanimously approved a residential tax rate of $17.88 and a commercial, industrial, and personal property tax rate of $37.95. This uses a residential factor of 0.8245 at a shift of 1.75.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d
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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany

ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...

Albany, NY · 2d
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Meet Ghost, a rat taught to drive by a special education classroom

For the past five months, special education students at the Richard A. Desrochers Educational Center have been teaching a rat to drive a car, play basketball, and navigate mazes.

Wynantskill, NY · 2d

Times Union

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Rensselaer seeks public input on $10M state grant to reshape downtown

Thomas Hulihan, Rensselaer's director of planning and development, said public opinion will "heavily" influence which project proposals advance.

Rensselaer, NY · 3d

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Hundreds of Students Take the Stage for 38th Fall Festival of Shakespeare

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For 38 years, Shakespeare & Company's Fall Festival has brought students from across Berkshire County and surrounding communities together to bring the iconic playwright's works to life on stage. This week, some participating schools will present their productions on their home stages before taking the main...

Berkshire County, MA · 12h

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Albany Port District Commission welcomes new board members

The Albany Port District Commission (APDC), the Port of Albany-Rensselaer’s governing body, welcomed two new Commissioners (Corcione and DeFrancesco) appointed by NY Governor Hochul, and celebrated the retirement of a third (Tagliento). Born, raised, and a resident of Albany, Commissioner Andy Corcione serves as the Vice President of Capitalize...

Albany, NY · 1d

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Small Business Weekend Digital Passport, Pittsfield MA (Nov. 27-29)

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. (DPI) will facilitate a Small Business Weekend Digital Passport, Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29, for a chance to win a Grand Prize of downtown gift cards. To participate, scan a QR code at every participating business/location where you make a purchase, and each unique QR...

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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Some Rensselaer County sewer rents could rise nearly 33% by 2029

County lawmakers will vote on staggered rate hikes over three years to address a projected $1.2 million shortfall in Sewer District No. 1.

Rensselaer County, NY · 3d

Times Union

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Mom Starts Here celebrates 10 years of supporting Capital Region parents

The nonprofit, founded by Kyla Schmidt in 2016, is celebrating its 10th year of supporting Capital Region families.

Rensselaer County, NY · 2d