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Great Barrington Announces Personnel Changes
Great Barrington, Mass. — Josh Risen has been promoted to the position of Great Barrington town clerk, one of several new appointments in Town Hall. Risen joined the town in September 2023 as office administrator for the town manager and selectboard, after working in administrative roles in the town of Sheffield. He earned a law degree from Western New England University Law School and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2011. As Town Clerk, Risen will serve as the town's chief election officer and maintain and preserve the town's archives and vital records, among other roles.
Churchtown Fire Company looks for what’s next
CHURCHTOWN—The Churchtown Fire Company no longer responds to medical or firematic calls, effective July 1. The territory typically covered by the company is now the responsibility of the Claverack’s AB Shaw Fire Company on Route 23 in Claverack, and the Taghkanic Fire Company on Route 82 near the Taconic Parkway, which will maintain its own fire district.
Department of Public Utilities disallows discolored water complaints in Housatonic Water Works rate-increase case
Great Barrington — The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will not take into consideration recent complaints about discolored water in the rate case concerning Housatonic Water Works. According to the DPU’s website, Housatonic resident Bill Nappo wrote to the DPU on July 5 that HWW is distributing discolored water...
Notes from the Board of Assessors, July 1, 2024, Hybrid Meeting
1. Assessor Michael Bay discussed the new GIS site. 3. Board of Assessors member Doug Goudey pointed out the importance of the EQV and its impact on Stockbridge's share of school construction costs. Brief meeting — adjourned. 1. MassGIS Data: Municipalities is the representation of Massachusetts' municipal (city and...
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on New Marlborough Meeting House—”preserving history, celebrating cultural creativity”
“Every time I meet someone new, I always ask two questions: Do you ever come to the New Marlborough Meeting House? And if not, what do we need to do to make you come?”. — New Marlborough Meeting House president Barry Shapiro. “I’m a great believer in the ‘but for’...
Fairview Hospital Will Honor Gov. Healey at Gala
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Fairview Hospital announced the Fairview Hospital's 2024 "Looking to the Future" Garden Gala will take place on Wednesday, July 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough. The event is a major fundraiser for Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems' 25-bed critical...
Bike path, trail projects in Western Mass. get influx of state funding
Efforts to improve trails across Massachusetts are getting an annual boost from the state. Millions of dollars’ worth of grants have been awarded to local efforts including several in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley. The Healey administration announced $12 million will support around 65 projects with an eye toward...
Notes from the ongoing Fire/EMS meetings, July 10, 2024, Hybrid Meeting
From Fire Chiefs & Town Administrators of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, and Richmond. On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM, a pivotal meeting took place at the West Stockbridge Town Hall. The towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, and Richmond convened to discuss the future of Fire and EMS Services for the three towns.
A celebration of ‘the air of ideas’ at Mount gala
Lenox — Back in 1902, Edith Wharton, author of “The Age of Innocence,” “Ethan Frome,” and “The House of Mirth,” designed and built an estate on 113 acres of farmland at 2 Plunkett Street. The main house on the property was inspired by the 17th-century Belton House in Belton, England. Wharton and her husband Edward lived at the estate from 1902 until 1911, before divorcing two years later.
CHP Van To Visit West Stockbridge
WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — CHP will have their mobile van parked at Town Hall to assist with medical needs on Tuesday, July 16 from 1 to 3 PM. The van will offer urgent care services, wellness checks, and COVID or flu vaccines. The teams can also help with signing...
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