 Community Hero: Evan ButtsA server at the Italian restaurant Amici in West Stockbridge, Butts aims to helping others in his spare time, specifically with his journey raising funds for the charity Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy.  Nonprofit Center Launches Equity AcademyBerkshire nonprofit organizations are invited to apply through July 15 and will be notified by the end of July.  Crust Serving Up Pizza Pies in Two LocationsCrust has been serving up classic and specialty pizzas since its opening in 2020 in Pittsfield, and for over a year now in Williamstown. The Rewind: June 21 thru 27A lot has happened in the Berkshires this week. Here are some of the stories you may have missed. Pittsfield Sees Certified Candidates, Plans Preliminary ElectionWith a recent staffing scandal and several big changes ahead in the Pittsfield Public Schools, the School Committee has more than 10 interested parties to fill the six-seat committee. Pittsfield Street Improvement Project: June 30 to July 3On-street parking, for the above streets, is prohibited during this work between the hours of 6 a.m.- 6 p.m.  New CBRSD Leadership Emphasizes CommunityThe Central Berkshire Regional School District will soon have new leadership, but the community-centered mindset on which the district was founded will remain the same.  Williamstown's Planned Skate Park Before Conservation CommissionThe town is seeking approval from the Conservation Commission for a project to replace the 2,100 square foot skate park on Stetson Road with an up-to-date concrete park on roughly the same footprint.  Friday Front Porch Feature: A Colonial Home Fit for FoundersAre you looking for a historic home in the hills that perhaps a local founding family used to live in? Then look no further, this is the house for you. @theMarket: New Highs for First Half of the YearAfter a tumultuous six months in 2025, equities managed to overcome every obstacle and closed in on new highs. What does that mean for the second half of the year? Weekend Outlook: See the FirefliesCheck out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including firefly catching, musical performances, and more. Pittsfield: Notification of Aquatic Treatment at Onota LakeThe lake will be closed to all water uses including swimming, fishing and boating on the morning of the treatment through noon. Pittsfield Announces FY26 Street Paving ScheduleThe City of Pittsfield has released the list of roads slated for paving between July 2025 and June 2026 as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 Street Improvement Program. Williamstown Moves to Replace Sign CommissionThe Select Board on Monday took a step toward replacing the town's moribund Sign Commission.  Pittsfield Superintendent Bids Farewell to District After 32 YearsSuperintendent Joseph Curtis bid farewell to the School Committee on Wednesday, as he enters retirement on Monday.  Dalton Police Budget Passes on Second TryVoters approved all six articles on the special town meeting warrant on Thursday, including a contentious police budget.  Lenco Donates Ballistic Shields to Pittsfield PoliceLenco Armored Vehicles has donated more than $16,600 in protective shields to the Police Department for use during an active shooter situation. The Retired Investor: What Is Stablecoin, and Why Should You Care?Until now, the stablecoin universe has been considered the exclusive domain of crypto enthusiasts who require a digital cash equivalent to finance their trades. Clarksburg Approves Debt Exclusion for School RoofThe debt exclusion vote passed 200-50 on Wednesday.  Two Educators Charged in 2024 Drowning of Herberg StudentTwo educators have been charged with "preventable and reckless oversights" that preceded the drowning of a Pittsfield Public School student last summer.  Lanesborough Public Safety Committee Plans Informational OutreachPlanners of the public safety building proposal continue to grapple with how to achieve an affirmative vote from taxpayers. BHS July 4th 5K Road Race Still Going After 40 YearsThe upcoming event sponsored by BHS and under the direction of Berkshire Running Foundation's Shiobbean Lemme for the third year.  Pittsfield School Committee OKs Middle Grade RestructuringThe School Committee has decided that now is the time to move forward with restructuring the city’s middle schools. Williamstown Board Lifts Condemnation Order on ResidenceThe Board of Health on Tuesday rescinded an order of condemnation for a residence on Longview Terrace after praising the work done by the owner's family to make the home habitable.  Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor DiningLast week, the Parks Commission voted to allow the Wahconah Street restaurant to use some "dead" park land at the corner of its property for fenced patio seating. |
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