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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...
Westfield cable TV shows interview students at high school’s airport hangar
WESTFIELD — Westfield Community Programming will showcase the unique aviation program at Westfield Technical Academy with two programs to air this month. Both were filmed at WTA’s aviation hangar at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport. The first of the two programs, filmed for “Superintendent’s Spotlight” with Stefan Czaporowski and “On the Mark” with Mark G. Auerbach, premieres in prime time at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, on Westfield Community Programming, WSKB 89.5 FM, Southwick Community Television, Agawam Media, and YouTube (search for WSKB Community Radio Channel). The second part premieres at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30. Both programs will be repeated the following Wednesday during the regularly scheduled broadcast of “On the Mark” at 9 a.m.
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.
Rededication ceremony held at Barnes Air National Guard Base to honor fallen airmen
In Westfield on Friday night the annual F-100 re-dedication ceremony was held at Barnes Air National Guard Base. The ceremony honored thirteen fallen airmen who had given their lives while serving their country.
104th Fighter Wing warns of taxiway construction’s impact on public
The $32 million enlargement and rebuilding of Taxiway B South at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport will result in additional, but temporary, jet noise south of the airfield. Work on the Taxiway B South is expected to last into the fall and result in a paved area that’s wider and safer for both military and civilian aircraft.
Westfield Health Bulletin: Education, capabilities vary among nursing certifications
We celebrated Nursing Week last week. Given the importance of nurses in health care, the nursing profession itself, the education and roles are varied and can be confusing to the lay person. Roles can be clear or muddied in many situations and perceptions. Would a general want to be called a private, a ship captain be called a first mate, Babe Ruth mistaken for a batboy, a chef for a dishwasher?
2nd Street Seeks Submissions for Literary Project
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street seeks submissions for Using Our Outside Voices, a literary project created in partnership with Berkshire Community College (BCC) that is designed to promote creativity, acceptance and inclusion for presently or formerly incarcerated men and women in Berkshire County. The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2024.
Southwick dog park proposal gaining supporters, logo, social media page
SOUTHWICK — Since a former volunteer firefighter proposed building a dog park in town last fall, a “small army” of dog owners and dog lovers have volunteered to help steer the project to completion. “We now have a small army of volunteers to help put this together,”...
State rep. glad to welcome new business, new budget, new grads (Letter)
Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer and sunnier weather. Over the past few weeks, we have had quite a few fun events and most importantly passed the House budget. Last week I went to the ribbon cutting for James Hardie Manufacturing, and attended a great mental health event at the Forum House in Westfield, which is always one of my favorite places to visit. I also attended the Southampton Annual Town Meeting where I heard a wide range of concerns and considerations and learned more about the intricacies of how the town is run.
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.
The Zonta Club of Berkshire County Scholarship
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded to college students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in business management. Applicants should be in their second year of college. Deadline for applications is June 15, 2024. The $1,000 winner is also eligible for...
South County Road Maintenance
LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour guardrail repair, drainage work, bridge repair, and tree trimming operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, May 20. Lane closures will...
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.
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