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Upcoming Lenox Housing Authority Meeting: Tenant Issues and More on May 14
The Lenox Housing Authority will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 4:45 pm. The meeting will take place at Turnure Terrace, located at 36 Old Stockbridge Road. The agenda includes a tenant forum to discuss laundry facilities and potholes, a review of the April meeting minutes, and discussions about the Curtis commercial space. The meeting will also address first quarter accounts payable for 2024, ongoing issues such as rent collection, vacancies, and town relations, and updates from Shannon Cella, the Resident Services Coordinator, Secretary, and Executive Director.'Visit here for more details.
🌩️ Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berkshire County - Impact on Multiple Locations
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Massachusetts. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for residents of Berkshire County, as announced by NWS Albany NY. The alert was issued on May 8th at 3:17 PM EDT and is expected to last until 3:30 PM EDT. A significant storm cell was detected over Otis, approximately 13 miles east of Great Barrington, moving east at 30 mph. This severe weather event is characterized by 60 mph wind gusts and the possibility of quarter size hail. Vehicle owners and property managers are on high alert as hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees are expected. The following locations are specifically mentioned as impacted by the storm: Otis, Sandisfield, New Marlborough, Monterey, Tyringham, Otis Wood Lanes, Leisure Lee, Algerie Four Corners, Bonny Rigg Corners, North Otis, Montville, and surrounding areas. Residents and travelers in these areas are advised to exercise caution and remain indoors if possible. Stay tuned to local news and weather stations for further updates. Full alert details can be viewed on the official NWS alert page.
Pittsfield Gears Up for Annual Downtown Spring Cleanup
As spring unfolds, the community spirit in Pittsfield is set to bloom with the annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup. This year's event, hosted by Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., invites residents to freshen up their city's streets and sidewalks. The cleanup initiative is scheduled for Friday, May 17, from 12 pm to 3 pm, and will take place in the heart of the city at 33 Dunham Mall Suite 102, Pittsfield, MA.
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