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North Adams Council to Vote on Greylock School Project
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council will take up a borrowing authorization for the $65 million Greylock School project at a special meeting on Monday. If it is approved, there will be a ballot vote for a debt exclusion in September for the city's $20 million portion of the cost.
Pittsfield's 2nd Rail Trail Extension Coming Soon
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The second extension of the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail southward through the city is on schedule for completion in the fall. This will connect the leg that comes out on Crane Avenue to Merrill Road, paving the way for further extensions. A paved parking lot and path can be seen from the road with construction elements on the site.
Two Berkshire Peaker Plants Have Been Put in the Past
LEE, Mass. — Two peaker plants in Berkshire County have been out of service for two years and are in the process of demolition. Local environmentalists are rejoicing. "It's phenomenal," said Rosemary Wessel of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team. "To actually see the physical proof of a peaker plant not just shut down but removed is just more than we really expected and it's really great."
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lewis
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Michael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994. Born in North Adams, he would do his basic training at Great Lakes, Ill. His first assignment would be at submarine school (NAVSUBCOM) in Groton, Conn., then to the USS Pensacola (LSD-38) out of Little Creek, Va.
Mount Greylock School District Adopts No-Cell Phone Policy
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee on Thursday voted to ban cell phones and other "student-owned technology devices" in the district's three schools starting in September. The committee responded quickly to enact a new district-wide policy after former Superintendent Jason McCandless this spring requested the change...
Then Again: The Bennington Centre Cemetery, ‘Vermont’s Sacred Acre’
In addition to pondering your own mortality, you might find this cemetery is a great place to contemplate the early years of Vermont. Read the story on VTDigger here: Then Again: The Bennington Centre Cemetery, ‘Vermont’s Sacred Acre’.
Williamstown Zoning Board Considers Art Museum Plan
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday began its review of the development plan for a new Williams College Museum of Art at the junction of Routes 2 and 7. College attorney Jamie Art, museum Director Pamela Franks and members of the design team went before...
'Jungle Jim' Bring Balloon Magic to Adams Library
ADAMS, Mass. — Families and children are invited to the Adams Free Library's "Minecraft Madness Balloon Magic" by Jungle Jim Manning on Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and best for ages 4 to 11. Manning, widely known as Jungle Jim, is a balloon magician. His goal at every show is to have his audience delighted and amazed and each is designed to teach, inspire, and entertain.
Downtown Pittsfield Lit Up for Pittsfield Beautiful
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Lightscapes will honor Pittsfield Beautiful for its commitment to the downtown by lighting up the exteriors of buildings and public spaces with flower colors, Monday, July 22, through Sunday, July 28. "The effect of all the plantings done by our local Pittsfield Beautiful organization makes...
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