| FEMA Awards Funds to Massachusetts for COVID School Testing Costs
BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $13.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of providing testing at public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $13,450,826 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and |
 | Clarksburg to Consider Community Preservation Act
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — The Select Board on Thursday voted to place the adoption of the state Community Preservation Act on the town meeting warrant at the request of the Historical Commission.
The state law allows for towns to add up to a 3 percent surcharge on property taxes to fund historical preservation, open space and |
 | Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Cardboard Box Races, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend in the Berkshires including festivals, Valentine's Day themed events, and more.
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10×10 Festival
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Berkshire County business and organizations join forces with Pittsfield's Office of Cultural |
| Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Safety Equipment Grants
STOW, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $5 million in awards to 321 Massachusetts fire departments through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program.
"Every single day, firefighters across Massachusetts put themselves in harm’s way to protect their communities," |
| BCC to Hold Open House
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Learn more about Berkshire Community College (BCC) on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 am, including a financial aid workshop at 10 am.
The event takes place in the Connector on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield.
Prospective students and |
| North Adams Taking Another Look at 'Aesthetic' Crosswalks
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city rejected artistic crosswalks two years ago but a new councilor has again raised the idea.
This time, the federal government looks to be on his side.
"My purpose here is to produce street crossings for pedestrians which are safe, visible and beautiful for our residents, |
 | AYJ Fund Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Cancer Research, Children
Anna Yan Ji Arabia's fight against cancer inspired her parents to help other families find a cure.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Joe and Kathy Arabia hosted a mini-golf tournament a decade ago to raise money for research on childhood cancer after the death of their daughter, 16-year-old Anna Yan Ji |
 | Crane Stationery Future Uncertain With Reports of Layoffs
COHOES, N.Y. — Mohawk Fine Papers, which owns Crane Stationery, is reportedly being acquired by the international Fedrigoni Group and employees at Crane were laid off.
The news was reported Wednesday by Albany Business Review, which also confirmed that 75 people in the Crane unit were notified on Tuesday that |
| MCLA Physics Department Launches Speaker Series with Recent Grant Award
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—The MCLA Physics Department will host its first speaker this month as part of a larger campaign supported by funding from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Foundation through its TEAM-UP Together Expanding Expertise, Championing Excellence & Leadership (TUT EXCEL) program.
Trevor David Rhone, |
 | North Adams Swears in New Firefighters
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Two new firefighters were sworn in on Tuesday night during City Council
Jeffrey Rodrigues and Jeffrey Tykot graduated Jan. 26 from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Springfield having completed the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program.
Mayor Jennifer Macksey |
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