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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.
North Adams Schools Awarded Literacy Grant
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools received a $8,652 state grant to implement Appleseeds, a package of materials for teaching foundational reading skills in kindergarten through second grade. While Appleseeds is free for download to all Massachusetts school districts, the grant will fund professional printing of the...
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...
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...
North Adams Schools Preparing for Big Move, Greylock Closure
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Schools is already preparing for its big move this summer. The closure of Greylock School at the end of the school year and the reconfiguring of grades between Brayton and Colegrove Park means relocating classrooms, teachers and students. Superintendent Barbara Malkas...
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...
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