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Lanesborough Hopes for Continued Talks on Mall Sale

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board is optimistic that talks for the Berkshire Mall sale will continue. Chair Deborah Maynard and Vice Chair Juli Baker were to meet with mall owner JMJ Holdings, the Baker Hill Road District, and proposed buyer Cypress Equities on Tuesday to discuss next steps. As of Wednesday, iBerkshires had received a "we are optimistic" from Maynard on the talks. The Berkshire Eagle reported a response from a Cypress representative saying talks will continue.

Lanesborough, MA · 1d

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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 · 9h
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Lanesborough Property Tax Rate Up 5%

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday approved a single tax rate that will increase the average homeowner's property bill by at least $670. With a rate of $18.20 per $1,000 valuation, the average single-family home valued at $373,784 will see a $668 increase, and the average commercial property, estimated at a value of $577,990, will increase by $1,125 per year. This rate is 91 cents higher than last year's $17.29 per $1,000 valuation.

Lanesborough, MA · 2d
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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 · 1d
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BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS: The Chef’s Dinner Series at The Barn at Williams Inn

Williamstown— Chef Ron Reda started as a military cook before becoming the Chef at The White House, where he served in the Clinton administration for five years. These days, Chef Reda oversees The Barn at the Williams Inn. Those of us lucky to live in, or visit, the Berkshires, have a chance to spend an evening with Chef Reda at his “Chef’s Dinner Series,” a monthly culinary experience where unforgettable flavors meet a warm, inviting ambiance.

Williamstown, MA · 2d

thereminder.com

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MassDOT shares early designs for regional safety improvements

Holly Russell discusses the proposed areas MassDOT is considering for accessibility and pedestrian safety improvements during an Oct. 29 public hearing. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation hosted a virtual 25% design public hearing on Oct. 29 to present proposed accessibility improvements in Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield. As part of the...

Westfield, MA · 2d

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Adams Treasurer, Collector Earns Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer

ADAMS, Mass. — Christina Satko, Treasurer/Collector of the Town of Adams, was recently awarded a Certificate designating her as a Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer. This certification was conferred by the Board of Certification of the state-wide organization of local Tax Collectors and Treasurers, the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association.

Adams, MA · 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 · 22h

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Adams kicks off holiday season with craft fair and tree lighting

ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – The town of Adams will begin its official holiday season this weekend with several events leading up to and after the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The seasonal lineup begins this Saturday, November 14, with the Hoosac Harvest Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hoosac Valley Middle and High School in Cheshire. The following week, St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams will hold its Polish Food and Bake Sale on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adams, MA · 2d

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David Lane’s Puppet Adaptation of Zola’s “The Belly of Paris” Premieres at The Adams Theater

North Adams puppeteer David Lane premieres “The Belly of Paris,” a puppet adaptation of same-named Emile Zola’s novel, at The Adams Theater this Saturday, with shows at 3pm and 7:30pm. The company, Compagnie Zola, developed it during residencies at the theater. The story of the show follows...

Adams, MA · 1d