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With fines unpaid and permit denied, Dalton weighs stronger action against Berkshire Concrete
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (1054+ words) Dalton residents stand up in front of Town Hall last April to protest dust from the Berkshire Concrete Corp. sand mines. "Past history shows me as a neighbor that " it's going to take me a while before I trust Berkshire…...
Track and Field: Lenox sweeps Hoosac Valley in dual meet
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (246+ words) Fiona Ward and Binxy Mac Queen, here last season, helped Lenox to a season-opening victory over Hoosac Valley on Wednesday. CHESHIRE " Six different Lenox High School athletes scored a pair of individual victories as the Millionaires swept Hoosac Valley in…...
Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League, MCLA partner to create Junior Trailblazers
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (276+ words) The Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League Black Bear 10 U with their Northern New York State Hockey League banner." The Northern Berkshire Black Bears celebrate a goal against the Berkshire Bruins on Sunday night, March 7, 2022. There's a new youth hockey program…...
Who still wants to be a "Millionaire? A Lenox school district poll will answer the perennial question
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (1374+ words) Students gather in the lobby of Lenox Memorial Middle and High School on the first day of school last August. The superintendent is sending out a survey to the school community about whether it should continue to use "Millionaires" as…...
Our Opinion: When a U. S. president threatens atrocities, every American bears the moral hazard
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (504+ words) Our Opinion: When a U. S....
Taking 'No Kings' lead, it's time to rally for the climate again
5+ hour, 18+ min ago (267+ words) The ribbon hanging from the First Congregational Church spire during a 2007 rally in Williamstown depicted the rise of carbon in the atmosphere. The "No Kings" rally in North Adams was uplifting, reminding me of events that used to be held…...
Pittsfield wants state funding for high school fixes, but can it afford the rest?
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (336+ words) Pittsfield High School is 95 years old and turns 100 in 2031. But whether a renovation or needed repairs take place depends on whether the city can afford its share of the cost." PITTSFIELD" The school administration is moving quickly to secure a…...
Pittsfield City Jazz Festival celebrates 'Women in Jazz' with Grace Kelly, Veronica Swift and Georgia Heers
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (332+ words) Georgia Heers, a jazz vocalist with a Broadway credit to her name, will perform a the songs of Billie Holiday at Mr. Finn's Cabaret April 18." Jazz/rock artist Veronica Swift will headline the 20th annual Pittsfield City Jazz Festival, sharing the…...
When it comes to finances, the BSO management may be crying wolf
22+ hour, 13+ min ago (485+ words) BSO Music Director and Head of Conducting at Tanglewood Andris Nelsons, with South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho, performing last July. Nelsons' termination as music director effective in August 2027 continues to rankle BSO musicians and many audience members. LENOX " Any forlorn…...
Planned power outage to affect several North Adams streets
18+ hour, 33+ min ago (259+ words) NORTH ADAMS " A planned power outage will take place on two mornings next week, impacting some North Adams streets. National Grid said the outage will occur Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14-15 from 3 a. m. to 5 a. m. It will affect the following areas: The outage…...