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While this is good news for the state's most at-risk residents, the rising number of cases of the novel coronavirus in younger people is concerning, say public officials, pointing to numerous social and sports gatherings with lax protocols as propelling the increase.

The Rotary Clubs of North Adams and Williamstown, Berkshire Community Action Council, Northern Berkshire United Way, Santa Fund and the Elks Club of North Adams provided $4,455 to purchase 300 brand-new winter coats purchased from Operation Warm.

Mayor Thomas Bernard, in his communication to the council, recommends Moresi's proposal based on reviews by a committee comprised of representatives from the Office of Community Development, auditor and inspection services.

If you are looking for a new job, the Town of Adams has posted a position by the Adams Council on Aging.  Applications for a fulltime van driver was posted on the Adams Facebook page and website.  It is a 35 hour per week position.
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Barnes said specifically on Columbus Day weekend the summit was so busy that staff could only let a car in once one left. She said cars were parking improperly and creating safety concerns.

Though Pittsfield has a few areas with bike lanes or shared road lanes, the city would like to take a more progressive approach with simple roadwork projects or more extensive plans in the future to try and take on more ambitious, safer bike facilities.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 10 people have been infected with listeria in Massachusetts, Florida and New York.

The City of North Adams is administering a program that provides forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to businesses to help cover documented losses due to the COVID-19 economic shutdown that are not covered by other funding programs.

The Patriots face the 49ers on Sunday and their former QB Jimmy Garoppolo.  Once being groomed by Coach Belichick as a replacement for Tom Brady, Jimmy was traded in the middle of the 2017 season for a second-round draft pick.  Many speculated that owner Robert Kraft forced Bill&CloseCurly…

A local restaurant and the tenants above it are accusing the other of noise and harassment.