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BITS & BYTES: Williams Inn presents Benny Kohn and Susan Davis; Hilltown 6 pottery tour and sale; Marguerite Bride home art sale; Fairy Tea Party at The DollHaus; Barrington Stage Company’s Devised Theatre Ensemble; Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum celebration; Forest walk at Bidwell House
The Williams Inn and The Barn Kitchen & Bar’s ‘Summer on the Lawn’ series continues with Benny Kohn and Susan Davis. Williamstown— On Sunday, July 28th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Williams Inn and The Barn Kitchen & Bar’s ‘Summer on the Lawn’ series continues with Jazz pianist Benny Kohn and R&B singer Susan Davis.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren visits Pittsfield to meet with area nonprofits
Pittsfield — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D – Mass.) visited Pittsfield last week to tour and meet with staff at several nonprofits for which she helped secure federal funding. Part of her motivation, she said, was to “gather stories and information” about why congressionally directed spending should continue. The fundamental question, she said, is: “Do we think the federal government has a role to play in helping ensure there’s adequate funding so that our communities can thrive?”
Gavin O'Donnell Leads Post 68 Juniors Past Westfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Gavin O’Donnell went 3-for-4 with a pair of triples and two RBIs Thursday to lead the Post 68 Juniors to a 7-0 win over Westfield Post 124 in American Legion Baseball action at Buddy Pellerin Field. Devin Reynolds doubled in a run for Pittsfield Post...
Granny’s Baking Table in Springfield selling baking supplies, equipment
Calling all bakers: Here’s your chance to grab some baking supplies from a popular bakery in Springfield that shut down earlier this year. Granny’s Baking Table will sell “lots of great baking supplies, decorations and appliances” during a tag sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, the bakery posted on Facebook Friday.
Town counsel says Southwick Select Board member didn’t violate ethics law
SOUTHWICK — The town’s attorney has found that Select Board member Jason Perron didn’t violate any conflict-of-interest laws when he called for a School Committee member to resign in February. “I do not believe Mr. Perron comments or emails resulted in a violation of the conflict of...
Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe at Westfield church celebrates 2nd anniversary
WESTFIELD — The Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe, located in the Old Town Hall at 20 Broad St., celebrated its second anniversary in business on July 25. The store is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are so overwhelmed with the positive reaction to the...
Holyoke police asking for the public’s help in locating missing 14-year-old girl
Holyoke police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. According to police, 14-year-old Laila Caniglia Sing was last seen on Sunday, July 21st with a gray Adidas duffle bag and is described as weighing 110 pounds and 5 foot 2 inches. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to […]
Wilmington company Action Ambulance receives workforce development funding grant
BOSTON — Recently, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $15.9 million in workforce development grant funding for 22 initiatives in various locations across Massachusetts. The grants represent partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators in an effort to train, upskill, and provide job placement for 2,182 unemployed and underemployed workers for in-demand occupations in health care, human services, life sciences, culinary arts, and more.
Brockton man convicted in connection with ‘wide-ranging’ cocaine conspiracy
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The United States Attorney’s Office said that a Brockton man was convicted in connection with a cocaine trafficking conspiracy involving Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. 40-year-old Robert Monteiro was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent...
Clark's Newest Exhibit Re-examines Edgar Degas' Works
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One of the Clark Art Institute's newest exhibits re-examines Edgar Degas' works, process and social circle. The exhibit, "Edgar Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism," coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first impressionist exhibition, which was held in Paris in 1874. The exhibit...
Eddie Collins Memorial Park Pool receives state grant
MILLERTON- Memorial Park in Millerton is the recipient of a state grant for the construction of a swimming pool and pool house at the park. This funding will allow the Millerton Park Committee to complete phase two of their plan to revitalize Eddie Collins Memorial Park, which has long served as a hub for recreation, sports, summer camp, and community events.
Williamstown Select Board Pushes for Better Communication About Emergencies
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday discussed how the town communicates to residents during an emergency and whether residents unaffiliated with Williams College should have access to the same information as college students and staff about incidents on campus. The topic came up in response to a...
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
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