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Fairview Hospital Interim Vice President Emmett C. Schuster introduces himself
I have recently had the pleasure of joining Fairview Hospital as interim vice president and would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to my South County neighbors, as well as to the larger Berkshire Health Systems community. As soon as I walked into Fairview Hospital, I was greeted...
Pittsfield Rent Board OKs $30 Rent Increase for Lake Onota Village
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Rent Control Board last week approved a $30 per month rent increase for Lake Onota Village following a public hearing that spanned two meetings. A number of residents from the mobile home park attended the meeting expressing their disapproval of owner M.H. Communities request for a hefty rent hike citing issues with the lots maintenance.
Departing Lenox town manager discusses warrant items for his final annual meeting
Tonight at 7, Lenox, Massachusetts will hold its annual town meeting at Lenox Memorial Middle High School. Voters will decide on financial plans for the coming fiscal year, including a $9.5 million general fund and appropriating almost $17 million for the Lenox Public Schools – a roughly 8.5% increase over the previous year’s spending. It’s the last annual meeting for Town Manager Christopher Ketchen, who is moving to a new job with the state’s Division of Local Services after a decade once his contract expires at the end of June. Ketchen broke down tonight’s warrant items and his new responsibilities with WAMC.
Concerns over 'senior assassin' water gun game
AVERILL PARK, NY (WRGB) — CBS 6 is hearing from a concerned parent about a game involving high school seniors and water guns. In an email from the high school vice principal sent to the class of 2024 obtained by CBS 6, the game was identified as "senior assassin."
Pittsfield Softball Rolls Past Patriots
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Gionnah Levardi went 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of RBIs Monday to lead the Pittsfield softball team to a 9-5 win over Mount Anthony. Isabella MacDonald was 2-for-4 with a double, and Amanda Pou doubled and drove in a pair of runs in a nine-hit attack for the Generals.
Humane Society Pups Go Downtown in Forever Home Search
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Adoptable pups Beethoven and Starr took a stroll down North Street on Tuesday with hopes of finding forever homes on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. "Pittie smiles" were all around as the 6-year-old siblings sniffed their way down the sidewalk with Berkshire Humane Society staff members. The brindle-coated beauties are cuddle bugs who would like a home — either separate or together — with a comfy couch to lay on and a few good walks a day.
Volunteers preparing Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary community gardens
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Volunteers and Mass Audubon spent their Wednesday at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Pittsfield, preparing their community garden for the season. Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary community gardens is getting ready. Volunteers pulled weeds and marked plots. Members can rent a plot to garden in. People can plant...
As Pittsfield prepares for move to toter system, Mayor Marchetti to hold community meetings on transforming trash and recycling system
During his tenure as city council president, Mayor Peter Marchetti saw multiple attempts to shift away from unlimited curbside pickup crash and burn on the chamber floor. Now, he says changing industry norms are pushing Pittsfield into an unavoidable reckoning with the future of its trash and recycling pickup. “First...
7 Hospitalized After Route 9 Crash In Kinderhook
It happened in Columbia County at about 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 on Route 9 in the town of Kinderhook, just north of Maple Lane South. A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 28-year-old man from the village of Valatie in Columbia County, was traveling southbound when a 2004 Honda Accord, driven by an 18-year-old Bronx woman, exited a parking lot and made a left-hand turn in front of the Silverado, causing the collision, New York State Police said.
Brien Center Announces Vice President of Human Resources
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amy Thomson was recently named Vice President of Human Resources for the Brien Center, Berkshire County's largest behavioral health provider. In her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and professional development.
Williams College students stage Pro Palestine encampment
WILLIAMSTOWN, M.A. (NEWS10) — It’s a much quieter scene at Williams College compared to the situations at Columbia University and UCLA. Students however say their message is just as strong, they want the college to divest in any companies whose money goes towards weapons manufacturing for Israel. “As an educational institution, like, we shouldn’t have […]
Principal Brenda Kelley of Morris Elementary chosen as Massachusetts Elementary School Principal of the Year
LENOX, Mass. - Principal Brenda Kelley of Morris Elementary in Lenox has been named Massachusetts Elementary School Principal of the Year by the Massachusetts School Administrators Association (MSAA). What You Need To Know. Principal Brenda Kelley has been named the Massachusetts Elementary School Principal of the Year. She was chosen...
Berkshire Green Drinks presents Northeastern Cliff Swallows
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Linda Merry, a conservation biologist and operational meteorologist, will present at the May Berkshire Green Drinks on Wednesday, May 8. This free hybrid event will take place online via Zoom and in person at The Barn of the Williams Inn, 103 Spring Street in Williamstown. The in-person social gathering will begin around 5:15 PM; the presentation and Zoom meeting will start at 6:00 PM. If the weather permits, the in-person gathering will take place outdoors.
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