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Marchetti Details Six Months of 'Going Bold' at 1Berkshire Lunch
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Six months in, Mayor Peter Marchetti detailed his progress in plans to "go bold or go home" during a 1Berkshire luncheon last week. "My motto over the past six months as some members of the [Pittsfield Economic Development Authority]and my business development director has heard, we're going to go bold, or we are going to go home," he said to a crowd of more than 120 at the Proprietor's Lodge on Wednesday.
Off the Beaten Path: Sculpture at The Mount
LENOX, Mass. (NEWS10) – Nestled away in Berkshire County, you’ll find the former home of well-known American author, Edith Wharton. The Mount is a historic house museum and cultural center with a variety of tours, programs, and events for the public. From June 2 – October 20, the property is hosting “Sculpture at the Mount 2024.” […]
Stockbridge weighs options for Curtisville Bridge plan
Stockbridge — The Select Board deliberated over four choices presented for the ailing Curtisville Bridge following a June 6 presentation by Town Manager Michael Canales, opting to wait for a second opinion before moving forward. Those options varied from a vehicular bridge to a pedestrian bridge or trail bridge, with the need for local mobility considered, along with the historical nature of the site that dates to the mid-1800s.
A celebration of Housatonic at second annual Party in the Park event
Housatonic — Residents, businesses, and community organizations all came together for the second annual Housatonic Party in the Park on Saturday, June 9 in the Village Common. The event was organized by the members of the Housatonic Improvement Committee. The event included music, family events, a “touch a truck”...
State legislation to ban the sale of puppies from puppy mills
The public may be aware that I spearheaded local legislation in Pittsfield and Lenox banning the sale of puppies from puppy mills at pet stores. Berkshire Voters for Animals and the Massachusetts Humane Society were strong advocates and helped immensely. I have received an email from Berkshire Voters for Animals...
Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 10-12
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city's street improvement work continues with the following schedule in place for June 10 to June 12:. First course of paving of Third Street, Fourth Street, Curtis Street and Brown Street (from Tyler St. to Curtis St.) On-street parking is prohibited during this work between...
Governor Nominates Members for Probate and Family Court
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today nominated Jessica Dubin, Alexandra Flanders, Mikalen Howe, and Carla Salvucci as Associate Justices to the Probate and Family Court. "The Probate and Family Court plays an essential role in providing justice for families across the state, and I'm confident that these distinguished attorneys will make strong additions to the bench," said Governor Healey. "I'm proud to nominate them and appreciate the Governor's Council's consideration."
Dalton Library Trustees Navigate How to Spend State Aid
DALTON, Mass. — The library trustees navigated the best way to spend the state aid during their meeting on Monday evening. This year, the library received $19,928.23 from state aid, which has to be used to improve the library and the patron experience. The library receives two state aid...
Foundry supporters’ virtue-signaling at Planning Board meetings is not a good look
One has to hand it to Amy Brentano, the owner of The Foundry in West Stockbridge: She knows how to play hardball. Citizens of West Stockbridge cannot forget how she first came to town, bought a private road, and promptly closed it as a pressure tactic, violating decades of informal cooperation and neighborliness in the process. Her latest move is to bring a crowd of vociferous followers to board meetings, people who boo, hiss, and catcall speakers with whom they do not agree. The fact that these people are mostly not citizens of West Stockbridge is somehow not acknowledged (fact: about three-quarters of the names on The Foundry’s petition of support presented at the May 20 Planning Board meeting were from non-residents of West Stockbridge).
Cheshire to Vote on School Funding and More at Town Meeting
CHESHIRE, Mass. — Voters will gather on Monday, June 10, to address the annual town budget and several key issues during the town meeting in the Cheshire Community House cafeteria (The former Cheshire Elementary School) at 7 p.m., with voter check-in starting at 6:30 p.m. The warrant can be...
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