| Dalton Open Space Committee Seeks Members
DALTON, Mass. — The Open Space and Recreation Committee is looking for new members and developing ways to engage the community, especially in the neighborhood around the Pines Trailhead.
The seven-member committee has three vacancies and more members would allow it to be more efficient in managing the Pines as well as |
 | Clarksburg Committee Seeking Input on Town Field Plans
The MVP Committee last week reviews concepts for the town field developed by RDG.
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Residents are being encouraged to weigh in on the final design for the PFC Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field.
The first listening session is set for Wednesday, Nov. 13, and the second on |
 | Letter: Stop the Notch Reservoir logging project
To the Editor:
As a lifelong resident of the Berkshires and current MCLA student, I have come to possess a great fondness for the nature intertwined within our towns and cities. Even as a person who generally gravitates towards the indoor side of life, I believe we strike a fine balance between natural land and industry here in Western |
 | Local Veterans' Public Service, Civic Commitment Praised on Veterans Day
Fred Lora, speaking in North Adams, encourages veterans to share their experiences and for citizens to ask them. See more photos here.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Today's veterans can be a role model for public service and representing the values of democracy and freedom.
That was the message from |
| MCLA's Greylock LEAD Academy Completes Second Successful Year
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Greylock LEAD Academy, a Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) program to help new students integrate into college life, has completed its second expanded year thanks to continued support from Greylock Federal Credit Union (Greylock).
In 2023, Greylock pledged $100,000 to reimagine the |
 | Veterans Day Ceremonies and Holiday Hours
U.S. Veterans Affairs
An image of the 353rd Infantry in France taken two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect.
Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and will be observed as a state and federal holiday.
The federal holiday is to commemorate the service of the nation's military veterans in |
| North Adams Public Schools Accepting Pre-K Applications
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools has PreK openings in both half-day and full-day classrooms for the
2024-2025 school year.
PreK children must be 3 or 4 years of age to enroll and be residents of North Adams. The PreK program is free of charge and includes transportation, student meals and acces to all |
 | Weekend Outlook: Shaker Village Day, Eagles Concert
There are several events this weekend, including a community day, hurricane relief benefit concert, craft fairs, bingo, live music, and more.
Editor's Pick
Hancock Shaker Village Community Day
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
Saturday from 11 to 4 p.m.
Visit the |
| MCLA Theatre Announces Four Productions
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Theatre program announces its 2024-2025 season, featuring four productions.
The season opens November 8-10 with William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure," directed by MCLA Professor of Theatre Laura Standley.
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