Public Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Cleanup Plan As Appearing in Berkshire Eagle
B4 — The Berkshire Eagle, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 The Berkshires ONTHEWEB:www.berkshireeagle.com Lenox elementary principal tapped as interim superintendent Pittsfield LENOX from B1
II. He retires on June 30 after Institute four years in the post. Although he acknowledged to release that it would be bittersweet to leave Morris, Lee told The In the Eagle on Tuesday that he will study on remain very involved with the Berkshires school. “It’s a highly skilled staff,” he said. “I’ve made Latinos some friends here and I’ll cer- Great Barrington: tainly miss the kids, families The Mauricio Gastón Insti- and everybody I’ve worked tute for Latino Community Historian to explore with here.” Development and Public As interim superintendent, Policy at the University of 1850s industrial feud Lee said he would aim to Massachusetts Boston will Local historian and writer “make some inroads on con- host a briefing titled “Latinos Bernard Drew will be the necting the programs more in Massachusetts: Focus on between the two school build- guest speaker at a meeting of Pittsfield” from noon to 3 ings. A coherent sequence of the Great Barrington Histor- p.m. today, at Berkshire instruction from kindergarten ical Society at 7 tonight at the Community College. through 12th grade, rather “Latinos in Massachusetts: Teague Senior Center, 917 than two programs, K-5 and 6- South Main St. Ben Garver / Berkshire Eagle Staff / photos.berkshireeagle.com Focus on Pittsfield” is the 12, makes a lot of sense, espe- Morris Elementary School Principal Timothy Lee said among his first priorities, once he fourth in a series of briefings Drew will share the story of cially in a small district.” takes over as interim superintendent, will be finding a new principal for Morris. the Gastón Institute hosts a local feud between rubber In view of declining enroll- throughout the state each baron Horace H. Day and ment, he pointed to “some year to raise awareness of the Berkshire Woolen owners, In their own words ... realities we have to deal with. current conditions, chal- the Russell brothers. We’re a very small [district]; in Some highlights from Monday night’s Lenox School Committee interview with Morris Elementary School lenges, and opportunities for Drew has spent the last year the upper grades students who Principal Timothy Lee, followed by a unanimous vote to hire him as the district’s interim superintendent: Latinos in local communities. researching 18th and 19th cen- want to be in a bigger pond At the briefing, resear- look at other options, and that tury waterpower in the Upper On his future: “I would hope that after a year in this position, if the superintendency remains open and chers from the Gastón makes us even smaller. We Housatonic River Va l l e y I’ve done a proficient job leading the district, then perhaps my role could continue and if not, then I hope Institute will present an have to look at doing some- I could at least serve well in the year that I’m here. ... My commitment would be, if there’s a job for me, I through a grant from Hous- updated statistical profile of thing, either re-scaling our would stay and if there’s some role in the district in which I could serve, I would gladly remain.” atonic Heritage. Information: Latinos in Pittsfield (includ- www.gbhistory.org. expectations or collaborating — Timothy Lee and sharing services.” ing data on education and Great Barrington: On the future of school n economic development); dis- choice, Lee asserted that “we On his recent efforts to gain a superintendent’s post elsewhere: “As I’ve gone through the process and cuss areas of concern, Students to present get a lot of great kids and fam- come to know different school districts and different places, it’s really caused me to appreciate more what growth, and opportunity for ilies that come into our system, we have in this town and this district. My perspective on looking elsewhere and leaving the district, should the Latino community in this ‘Tolerance Project’ and that also allows us to be a superintendent’s role work out here or not work out here, is not the same as it was before. I don’t have region; and share policy and the size of school that gives us that same interest that I used to.” practice recommendations The Monument Mountain designed to improve the Regional High School Advan- a certain vibrancy. My perspec- — Timothy Lee tive is that we have to be care- n prospects for area Latinos. ced Drama class has developed Presenters will engage the a multimedia performance ful not to overlook the very On the role and responsibilities of an interim compared to a longer-term superintendent: “Can I tell real benefits that choice you, bluntly, there are no differences. What we’re looking for is someone to everything that a long-term audience in a discussion of piece based on the themes of the data’s implications. This tolerance and diversity. awards us, and the revenue superintendent would do, with an eye on the prize, an eye on the future, how to move the district forward coming into the district.” and how to make those hard decisions and to do all of it within a year, not even knowing if you’re going to community dialogue is Taking monologues and Among his first priorities will intended to highlight strate- interviews, as well as photo- be part of the package in the second year. That’s a huge commitment, yet we recognize that the right per- be seeking a new principal for son will help us move in the right direction and hopefully, the right direction has room for that person.” gies for how to change poli- graphs and videos of their Morris — “the timing will cies and practices that no school community, they have make things kind of challeng- — School Committee Chairman Don W. Fitzgerald longer meet the needs of created a theatrical To l e r a n c e ing, we want to identify some- Latinos in the region. Project to open up the ideas one who can take the reins and stewardship. It seems like a great superintendent in Beverly, and of racism, homophobia, gen- get everything started for the fit, a natural step for right now.” Elaine F. Laine of Stowe, Vt., a der inequality, sexism and school year. We don’t want to “I was super-impressed with former curriculum director in intolerance for discussion as rush the process, so it’s a bit of how he presented himself,” the Barre, Vt., district. a school and community. a puzzle, but we’ll sort it out.” Michael Moran declared. “I Contract negotiations with The community is invited to A possibility would be an thought he did an exceptional Lee are expected to be sched- CHEYNE AWNING attend the free performance of interim appointment, he added, job and his track record has uled promptly. “The Tolerance Project” at 7 if the pool of candidates is shal- been very good. I feel really COMPANY p.m. Thursday in the Kathleen low at this time of year. comfortable with him.” To contact Clarence RETRACTABLES • PATIO AWNINGS E. McDermott Auditorium at School Committee Chairman Fanto:[email protected] The runners-up were Phyllis or (413) 637-2551. FREE ESTIMATES MMRHS. The run-time is Don W. Fitzgerald said he had Dubina of Ipswich, an assistant On Twitter: @BE_cfanto approximately 75 minutes. mixed feelings on the move. “Although I hate to lose Tim 413-442-4742 North Adams: at Morris,” he said after GREAT Berkshire County’s Oldest and Most Trusted Awning Company Monday night’s vote, “it would Buy Online and Save SERVICE Summer concerts be extremely beneficial to the district to have him still here, UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL commence tonight helping us move forward. ... BERKSHIREFUEL.COM We want the interim to do PROTECTION AGENCY The concerts at Windsor RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DELIVERIES Lake kick off tonight and run what’s best for the district and the kids, even if he’s falling on Locally Owned every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Operated (4 31 ) 4 46 - 7 1 5 8 PUBLIC NOTICE AND through Aug. 27, excluding his sword at the end of the Aug. 13 for the Downtown year. Not only does the guy OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT Celebration. have to run the school district for a year, and learn the job, FJS POWER WASHING The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Colour 9, a six-piece local he’s also going to learn how to group offering classic pop be a strategic planning guru.” announces that it is seeking public comment on with some newer jams in the WINDOW CLEANING & MORE! “I think continuity in our a Proposed Remedial Action (also known as the mix, will perform tonight. particular situation would be • Window Cleaning • Power Washing Additional concerts include extremely helpful,” committee • Auto Detailing • Of9ce & House Cleaning proposed cleanup plan), for the Housatonic River JP Murphy/Rakish Paddy on member Jo Anne Magee said. nd “Rest of River.” The proposed cleanup plan, which June 18, Rev Tor Trio on June “Tim has done a good job Book A Window or Power Washing Before July 2 25, The Matchstick Archi- bringing Morris along, aca- and Receive a FREE Auto Detailing (one car only) consists of a Draft Modiccation of the Reissued RCRA tects on July 2, Bruce demically. I think he would be Permit, and a Statement of Basis, covers the “Rest of Mandel/Miss Guided on July very helpful to us in a transi- Free estimAtes • Business & residential 9, Bernice Lewis on July 16, tional role.” 413-344-7331 or 413-347-1993 River” portion of the GE-Pittsceld/Housatonic River Phil N’ The Void on July 23, “Tim is a great administrator, Site and addresses the river’s sediment and boodplain and Bang on a Can (7 p.m. he has a lot of great thoughts start time) on July 30. about curriculum,” the commit- PCB contamination beginning in Pittsceld, MA and August concerts include tee’s vice chairwoman Veronica Introducingg NERA extending into CT. Interested persons can submit Sandy & Sandy/Moonshine Fenton said. “With Tim, there’s Holler on Aug. 6, Tom no learning curve and our input by written comments to EPA on the Proposed Cleanup has been loud and clear about Corrigan on Aug. 20 and • Bluetooth Compatible Plan from June 25, 2014 through August 8, 2014. Eagles Band on Aug. 27. the need for [school] culture Windsor Lake is located at and communication. I’ve • Wide Variety of Styles received enthusiastic support The proposed cleanup plan is available on-line at 200 Windsor Lake Road at • Reduces Background Noise the intersection of Bradley from some people for Tim www.epa.gov/region1/ge and copies of the Statement Street and Kemp Avenue. about those traits.” Fenton added that she was • Worn Behind or Inside the Ear of Basis are available at most town halls in CT & MA Info: (413) 664-6180 or “really pleased at how strongly • Wide Range of Affordability email tourism@northadams- confident Tim spoke about the along the Housatonic River. The public comment ma.gov. staff at Morris and how much he period is June 25 - August 8, 2014, and a Public believed in their ability to move OPEN HOUSE JUNE 2-9 Sheffield: things forward, and he certainly Hearing date will be scheduled where the public will Dedication planned made that loud and clear.” Allendale Shopping Ctr. have an opportunity to make oral comments for EPA to “I’ve been supportive of Tim Underground, Pitts?eld consider. Details about how to submit comments are in for Peace Garden all along,” committee member 442-5284 or 1-800-459-5565 Jennifer Reinholt said. “It the plan and on the website. The Community Peace gives him a good opportunity Garden, centered by a to take the next step, which labyrinth on the north lawn of he’s really looking to do and if Join Prior to the start of the public comment period, EPA First Congregational Church, it’s not here, quite frankly, it will hold two public information sessions to share “Old Parish,” on the will be somewhere else. I think Sheffield Green, will be dedi- we all know that.” the plan with the public. Both meetings will begin cated at 5 p.m. Friday. “I think a one year [appoint- at 6 pm with a poster session, followed at 7 pm by a The garden has been creat- ment] gives all of us an oppor- in supporting your ed as a place of beauty, rest, tunity to see where it might, or presentation and question and answer period. and peace in the center of might not, go,” she added. “It town. An ancient seven-ring gives us time to figure out GAME DAY The crst meeting will be held on Wednesday, June pattern was chosen for the where we’re going with the th labyrinth, with placement and strategic plan and financial TODAY 18 at the Lenox Memorial Middle and High School landscaping designed by auditorium, 197 East Street in Lenox, MA. The second Jeffrey A. Steele. 10:30AM th Mount Everett Regional meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24 at the School students created a Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Blvd in Kent, CT. bench made from a memorial Historic Wahconah Park WORCESTER tree that had to be cut down. CARCHEDI PITTSFIELD SUNS VS The Lenox Garden Club Landscaping and Excavation BRAVEHEARTS To cnd out more about the proposed cleanup plan and spearheaded the drive with a to learn about your opportunity to comment on the plan, major gift, followed by a Everything From The Ground Up VISIT grant from the Sheffield please check the EPA website at www.epa.gov/region1/ge. Cultural Council. Donations 17 Years Experience www.pitts3eldsuns.com are welcome for more land- for schedule and to For further information, please contact Kelsey scaping, benches, and main- 413-281-2824 tenance. Quality Service at an Affordable Rate purchase tickets online O’Neil at 617-918-1003, or at [email protected] ONTHEWEB:www.berkshireeagle.com The Berkshires The Berkshire Eagle, Thursday, June 12, 2014 — B5 Cheshire Annual Town Meeting Lanesborough Town Meeting approves school study funds LANESBOROUGH from B1 Selectman Chairman John Goerlach to reduce the elementary school budget by said he had “mixed feelings” over the $50,000 was ultimately shot down, with Voters approve would be payable over several years; study and felt it should be up to voters. residents opting to fund the full $2.5 mil- Williamstown and the district kicking in Selectman Robert Ericson, who also lion line item. $148,000 and $150,000 respectively. The serves on the Mount Greylock School An article proposing to change the town’s state would reimburse roughly 53 percent Committee, said he would support the bylaws to raise the limit on bond issues that restrictions on of the cost. study. require a paper ballot, from $200,000 to Several residents raised concerns over “Without the MSBA support, we will go $500,000, ultimately passed 31-27. the study’s impact on taxpayers. nowhere,” he said. Voters overwhelmingly decided to not Finance Committee member Ronald Other proponents for the study argued take up an article which proposed changes wind and solar Tinkham cited studies which project the window for working with the MSBA to bylaws relating to the use of rafts, declining populations and school enroll- was narrow and the entity has other dis- floats, moorings, buoys and private and ment in the Berkshires, and noted issues tricts it could work with. neighborhood right-of-ways on Pontoosuc $5.3M budget, new vehicles also pass with the building were already well-docu- On other school-related issues, voters Lake. By Phil Demers in the town of Cheshire that mented in previous studies. He added that approved $2.6 million for the town’s assess- Residents appeared to be in agreement Berkshire Eagle Staff you could possibly put a wind- “$850,000 would go a long way at fixing ment to Mount Greylock Regional High the discussion was better suited for a spe- CHESHIRE — Townmill [under the new bylaw],” the school.” School, a $71,317 increase over the current cial town meeting -- which will be held on Meeting adopted new bylaws said town Planning Board The Finance Committee itself recom- year; and $250,106 to McCann Technical a date to be determined -- as opposed to on wind and solar energy and member Stephen Marko. “I’m mended the passage of the study, but town High School, a $32,923 decrease. the end of a three-and-a-half-hour annual approved a $5.3 million fiscal here trying to protect the selectmen made no recommendation. A motion made on the floor by Tinkham town meeting. 2015 budget and purchases of town and the people in it, and a Highway Department dump I think we’ve done this.” truck and Fire Department The small energy systems you have an $80,000 or a pumper Monday. and solar photovoltaic instal- North Adams City Council OKs fee hikes $300,000 house,” Breen said. lations bylaws voters adopted Councilor Wayne Wilkinson, The town’s new large wind COUNCIL from B1 or a tax,” the mayor said. “You noting that the city’s popula- energy facilities bylaw dimin- Monday set forth basic regu- who frequently pressed Alcom- lations for those forms of guys made difficult decision." tion continues to decline. bright on the budget proposal ishes the prospect of industri- three and a half Department of energy generation as well. Councilor Jennifer Breen Many of her constituents, during a series of finance com- al-scale wind turbines in Public Works employees, five Cheshire by requiring any tur- Near-unanimous majorities cast the lone vote against the some of whom live on a fixed mittee meetings in recent city hall employees, and a 10 bine be set off from homes by supported empowering the water and sewer fee increases, income, are frustrated by the weeks, voted in favor of the at least a half-mile and emit treasurer to borrow $195,000 percent pay reduction to all which passed 8 to 1. rate increases, Breen said. The increases. limited noise. and $450,000 sums to replace non-union city employees. Reached by phone onwater and sewer charge Although Wilkinson said he is The town’s biggest propo- Cheshire’s 17-year-old dump The mayor’s revised budget Wednesday, Breen argued that increase is a tax, she added, generally against raising fees in nent of commercial wind truck and a 28-year-old fire also would have included a 10 there were other positions the and taxes “do factor in to peo- difficult economic times, “see- development, Francis “Bigs” engine. percent reduction to the North mayor could have cut than ple’s limited budgets.” ing where the city is, and what Waterman of the Water The $5.3 million fiscal 2015 Adams Public Library budget, police officers and firefighters. “We’re all paying the same we have to lose, I'm looking at it Department, asked residents budget voters passed Monday Alcombright warned. This like- However, the Council has little rate for sewer and water tax if as the lesser of two evils.” to delay a vote on the pro- represented a 6.3 percent ly would have resulted in the role in deciding what specific posed bylaw. increase in spending com- reduction of four part-time positions are cut; it just votes Invitation to Meet “This bylaw basically says pared to the current plan. The library employees and closing on the final budget. we cannot put wind turbines municipal operating budget the library on Fridays, accord- “I’m not sure we entirely do Honorable Michael J. Albano in the town of Cheshire. I and education spending ing to Director Mindy Hackner. need as many employees as we think it’s a little too restric- increased 3 and 9 percent, "It is never easy to raise a fee have currently,” Breen said, Governor’s Council tive,” Waterman said. “It’s a respectively. Western Massachusetts District bylaw, once you vote on it, The budget also scrapes you own it.” below Proposition 2 1/2 by a Join Hosted By Paul Procopio, Jim Ruberto, and Gerry Doyle Voters failed to be swayed, mere $2,000 and — after approving the bylaw by a mar- using $188,000 to reduce the Where: Italian American Club gin of 87 to 27. tax rate — leaves just $58,000 203 Newell Street For years, Waterman has in free cash available until PittsUeld, MA 01201 advocated exploring wind July 1, the lowest the account in supporting your When: Monday, June 16, 2014 development for a 440-acre has been in many years. swath of town-owned land off “We don’t have a lot of wig- 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm West Mountain Road, which gle room in this budget,” GAME TIME (Councilor Albano will speak at 5:15 pm.) he believes suitable for the Selectwoman Carol Frances- Why: Councilor Albano is one of eight purpose. coni said. TONIGHT constitutionally elected state ofUcials whose The property falls well with- Town Administrator Mark role is to advise the Governor. The Council’s in a half-mile of people’s Webber said he’d like to see 7PM approval is required for the appointment of homes, however, and with the free cash kept higher in the Judges, Clerks, Notaries Public, and state future. new bylaw a potential devel- budget warrants. Councilor Albano wants oper would have a significant- Historic Wahconah Park to meet you, hear from you and inform you ly harder time gaining permit- To reach Phil Demers: MARTHA’S VINEYARD [email protected] about the work of the Council. ting for a wind farm there. or (413) 281-2859. PITTSFIELD SUNS VS SHARKS “There’s only four locations On Twitter: @BE_PhilD This is a modest fundraiser sponsored by the VISIT Albano Committee Charge it! 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Information: www.nrm.org or (413) 931-2221. By Andrew Amelinckx between Tuesday and Wednesday. behind many of the break-ins based on 12:37 a.m.: Police investigate a North Adams Museum of History Berkshire Eagle Staff Among the businesses affected were: the mode of operation — the time of the report of shots fired on Courtland and Science PITTSFIELD — Police are investigat- Koto Hibachi Steakhouse, 795 Dalton break-ins, how the buildings were Place. Three floors, 25 permanent exhibits ing a series of business break-ins in the Ave.; Zucco’s Family Restaurant at 451 entered and what kinds of things were 2:38 a.m.: Police investigate suspi- - farming, immigration, railroading, cious activity on Park Street. industry,education,barracks replica area of Dalton Avenue, the latest rash of Dalton Ave; County Wide Rental, 531 stolen — but that they do not currently Services are rendered. from Fort Massachusetts, Black Light Dalton Ave.; and Bellamia Hair Design have any “hard leads.” its kind in the city. 5:26 a.m.: Police tow a repos- Gallery, military and more, one tempo- “Undoubtedly some are related,” he rary gallery - now showing Famous On Wednesday morning, Pittsfield at 10 Dalton Avenue. Elizabeth’s sessed motor vehicle on West Former Residents,children’s hands- Police began receiving reports of break- Restaurant at 1264 East St., also was hit. said. “We can’t say they all are.” Housatonic Street. on Grandma’s Attic area, in restored ins from several businesses, including There have also been a string of busi- There are funds available for tips that 8:38 a.m.: Police investigate suspi- freightyard coal distribution center lead to arrests in cases like this, said Building 5A Western Gateway Heritage three restaurants, a hair salon and an ness break-ins that began in late May in cious activity at Wahconah Park State Park. Thurs-Sat 10 a.m. to 4 equipment rental company. the area of North and South streets. Barry. on Wahconah Street. A report is p.m.,Sun 1-4 p.m. Info 413-664- Many had been entered in the same Among the businesses that reported Anyone with information on any of the placed on file. 4700 or [email protected] or www.north- being broken into on May 27 were the break-ins is asked to call the PPD at 9:14 a.m.: Police investigate a bur- adamshistory.org way — a window smashed in with a rock Susan B. Anthony Museum — and the cash drawers taken. Colonial Theatre on South Street and (413) 448-9700. glary at Zucco’s Restaurant on Childhood home of the legendary Pittsfield Police Capt. John Mullin Mission Bar & Tapas on North Street. Dalton Avenue. human rights leader,features a por- declined to say how much money, if any, Pittsfield Police Detective Capt. To reach Andrew Amelinckx: 11:34 a.m.: Police investigate a trait gallery, legacy room and birthing [email protected], was taken in the break-ins. Patrick F. Barry said they believe the burglary at Bella Hair Design on room, open Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 10 to or (413) 496-6249. Dalton Avenue. 4,67 East Road,Adams; private It’s believed they occurred overnight same perpetrator or perpetrators are On Twitter: @BETheAmelinckx tours: (413) 743-7121. 2:34 p.m.: A downed wire is report- Ventfort Hall ed on Spaniol Street. Services are Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, rendered. 1893 Morgan mansion with extraordi- nary plaster ceilings,stained glass Searles/Bryant Schools 4:36 p.m.: Police investigate a and hand carved wood; open daily Delratez denies killing her report of harassment at Springside year-round for tours; featuring “Les Nursing Home on Lebanon DNA from B1 Kinzer said this was a homi- Petite Dames de Mode” exhibit fea- Avenue. Services are rendered. turing women’s fashions from 1855- cide case and that there was 5:58 p.m.: Police arrest Amanda 1914 as well as plays, concerts, and Delratez, a friend of the Developer “sufficient evidence to com- Ann Edwards, 29, of Daniels a tea & talk series. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. woman’s son and a frequent pel a DNA sample.” to 5 p.m., and Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m. to Avenue, on a warrant. visitor to the DePaoli home, Judge John A. Agostini is 3 p.m.,104 Walker St.,Lenox. according to police. 6:42 p.m.: Police perform well Information: (413) 637-3206 or taking the motion under being checks at Whang Tailors on www.GildedAge.org. Delratez was arrested two advisement. Williamstown Historical Museum issued notice days later in Bennington, Vt. Tyler Street. Party is transported to There was no decision made Visitors find a diverse collection of The victim’s 2005 Ford Taurus the hospital. artifacts,documents and photos as of Thursday afternoon, 9:14 p.m.: Police investigate suspi- related to Williamstown’s past. “Big sedan was located nearby by according to the clerk’s office. Vermont police. cious activity at the Allen Heights Days in a Small Town,” an exhibit No trial date has been set Veterinary Hospital on Dalton focusing on how townspeople cele- of default The defendant denied killing brated important public occasions but a status date was sched- Avenue. the woman, telling police he uled for Sept. 11. over the years, is currently on display. By Derek Gentile ership in the Searles project was called over to the residence 10:18 p.m.: Police arrest Danielle Free. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 Delratez remains held at Berkshire Eagle Staff and is listed as a partner with by a drug dealer he only knew A. Newberry, 28, of Huron Street, a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment. the Berkshire County Jail & on a warrant. Researchers welcome. Located in the GREAT BARRINGTON — Canus. as “Jim Jim” and another man House of Correction without 11:12 p.m.: Police investigate sus- Milne Public Library,1095 Main St., The developers of the Searles The CDC also has an and that DePaoli was already bail. He has denied charges of picious activity at Dottie’s Coffee Williamstown. (413) 458-2160. portion of the Searles/Bryant option to develop the injured when he got there, first-degree murder and larce- Lounge on North Street. Services MUSIC schools complex have been Searles annex, the two-story according to investigators. ny of a motor vehicle. He also are rendered. issued a notice of default by the structure that connects Delratez told police he was An Evening of Classical Violin has pleaded not guilty to This is a partial list compiled from Solo works by Bach performed by Searles and Bryant. With the forced by the men to drive town. unrelated charges of breaking Pittsfield Police Department Katherine Liccardo. Donations appre- Developer RiverSchool Searles project in limbo, DePaoli’s car to New York ciated. 6:30 p.m.,550 State Route and entering for a misde- records. A charge is not a convic- plans for the Searles annex state. After going on a two-day 20,New Lebanon,N.Y. (518) 794- Development LLC is in meanor, malicious destruc- tion. All persons listed are inno- are also on hold, said drinking binge, he went to stay 8844. default for failing to make a tion of property under $250 cent until proven guilty. Charges Timothy Geller, executive with a friend in Bennington, Great Barrington Concert Series May 1 payment of $640,000, and use of a motor vehicle can be amended or dismissed. Featuring The Highland Band, 5:30 director of the CDC, who he allegedly told police. according to Town Manager without authority. Delratez p.m.,Gazebo behind the town hall, declined to comment specif- Delratez’s lawyer, Na- Jennifer Ta b a k i n . allegedly broke into his ex- 334 Main St. ically on the project. thaniel K. Green, argued in Guthrie Center Tabakin said attorneys for wife’s Walker Street home Meanwhile, the Jane Berkshire Superior Court on Interlopers,Troubador series,folk RiverSchool have been and used her car without per- oney& music at site of Alice’s Restaurant, 8 Iredale Corp. is continuing Thursday that the Berkshire meeting since the default mission on Sept. 13. p.m. Great Barrington. notice was issued. She said its work to redevelop the for- District Attorney’s Office arkets hadn’t met its burden in show- OUTDOORS the town is monitoring the mer Bryant Elementary To reach Andrew Amelinckx: M situation, but that she School, located behind the ing sufficient evidence that his [email protected], Tu e s d a y t h r u Berkshire BioBlitz client’s DNA was needed to 24-hour species inventory of a park prefers to see if the lawyers Searles building on the same or (413) 496-6249. Sunday in the Eagle or property at the Threemile Hill can “get their act together” property. aid in the investigation. On Twitter: @BETheAmelinckx Trail/Fountain Pond State Park with Town officials grew con- Berkshire Natural Resources Council. and come up with a payment Begins at noon. Find birds,reptiles, plan. cerned when in 2010, one of Stay up to date with breaking news mammals,plants,fish,with profes- The company was formed the investors, Blue Wave from around the county at berkshireeagle.com sionals and scientists. berkshire- by the Philadelphia-based Strategies, backed out of the bioblitz.org. Bird Walk corporation Canus Corp. project. But Iredale replaced that company as part of the E Meet at the WRLF parking area on Paul Rabinovich, vice presi- Berlin Road, Williamstown. dent of Canus and the proj- development team, and the is for Travel. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL THEATER ect manager for the develop- project is moving forward. PROTECTION AGENCY ment of the Searles complex, Every Sunday in Life /Arts, Barrington Stage Company could not be reached for To reach Derek Gentile: The Berkshire Eagle’s “Kiss Me Kate,” 8 p.m., Mainstage, [email protected], post-show talk. “The Other Place,” comment. or (413) 496-6251. E Section. PUBLIC NOTICE AND 7:30 p.m.,St. Germain Stage, In 2009, RiverSchool an- On Twitter: @DerekGentile Pittsfield. OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT Oldcastle Theatre Company nounced an ambitious $19 “Doubt,” a nun who suspects a million mixed-use plan for The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) young priest of improper relations the former school building, • Carpentry • Painting with a student, 7:30 p.m. Bennington, that would include afford- announces that it is seeking public comment on V. T. • RooFng • Landscaping Shakespeare and Company able housing and retail • Flooring • Remodeling a Proposed Remedial Action (also known as the “Shakespeare’s Will,” life of Anne space. After almost a year of Hathaway - Shakespeare’s enigmatic negotiations, the Selectmen Open 7 days a week and free estimates proposed cleanup plan), for the Housatonic River wife,7:30 p.m.,70 Kemble St., in July 2010 approved the Call Matt 413-329-6778 • [email protected] Lenox. “Rest of River.” The proposed cleanup plan, which sale of the former Searles School to RiverSchool for consists of a Draft Modiccation of the Reissued RCRA Habitat for $800,000. Permit, and a Statement of Basis, covers the “Rest of Humanity offering The developer immediate- ly made a downpayment of FATHER’S DAY SUMMER SAVINGS River” portion of the GE-Pittsceld/Housatonic River free credit workshop $160,000 on the property. Site and addresses the river’s sediment and boodplain The second phase of the pay- Wahconah St. Greenhouses PITTSFIELD — Carolyn PCB contamination beginning in Pittsceld, MA and ment, $640,000, had original- (Formerly Viale Greenhouses-next to BMC) Valli, executive director of ly been due in early 2012. extending into CT. Interested persons can submit Central Berkshire Habitat for Buy direct from your wholesale grower. The Selectmen eventually written comments to EPA on the Proposed Cleanup Humanity, will deliver a free extended that deadline to “Repairing Your Credit” work- FLOWERING HANGING BASKETS May 1 of this year. Any alter- Plan from June 25, 2014 through August 8, 2014. shop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. native payment plan would Tuesday at Greylock Insurance e have to be approved by the Larg in Allendale Center. ion The proposed cleanup plan is available on-line at Board of Selectmen. elect “Repairing Your Credit” is S able the first in a series of “What The Southern Berkshire Avail www.epa.gov/region1/ge and copies of the Statement You Should Know” workshops Community Development of Basis are available at most town halls in CT & MA on financial literacy sponsored Corp. has a 10 percent own- by Central Berkshire Habitat 10” Hangers along the Housatonic River. 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CREDIT Open Daily cate Certi9 CARDS ailable ACCEPTED Av *Exp 6/15/14 For further information, please contact Kelsey O’Neil at 617-918-1003, or at [email protected] ONTHEWEB:www.berkshireeagle.com The Berkshires The Berkshire Eagle, Saturday, June 14, 2014 — B3 Pittsfield POLICE Today’s Calendar LOG CALENDAR from B2 Post’ Covers.” Open daily 10-5; fami- Nyro,” by The Christine Spero Group, Springside Park,Pittsfield. Historic ly creativity center. For more informa- 8 p.m. Great Barrington. Springside House at 875 North St. will Thursday, June 12 2:25 p.m.: Police investigate a rob- of the Berkshires in the 1750s. Fully tion, visit nrm.org or call (413) 298- J. Allen’s June Jam be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1:02 a.m.: Police respond to a dis- bery at the Ralph Froio Senior equipped colonial homestead on 4100. Mike and Erin Duffy will present 4 p.m. featuring memorabilia docu- turbance at the Sportsman’s Cafe Center on North Street. A report is unpaved country lane. 18th and 19th North Adams Museum of History their “J. Allen’s June Jam” at J. menting over a century of Pittsfield on Pecks Road. Peace is restored. placed on file. century furnishings and tools,heir- and Science Allen’s Clubhouse Grille on North parks and recreational history as part loom vegetable garden,flower gar- Three floors,25 permanent Street in Pittsfield. 8-11 p.m. of the expanded Open Spaces II exhib- 3:42 a.m.: Police investigate sus- 4:49 p.m.: Police investigate a dis- exhibits - farming,immigration,rail- dens, 192 acres of fields, woods and OUTDOORS it. Info: facebook.com/Friends- picious activity at the 99 turbance on Brown Street. Peace trails,picnic sites. Museum open roading, industry, education, barracks ofSpringside. Restaurant on Merrill Road. is restored. Thursday through Monday, 11 a.m. to replica from Fort Massachusetts, Berkshire BioBlitz Nature Journal Workshop Series 4 p.m.,guided tours on the hour. Black Light Gallery,military and 24-hour species inventory of a park At Haystack Mountain,studying Services are rendered. 6:09 p.m.: Police receive a report or property at the Threemile Hill 8:37 a.m.: Police investigate the of harassment on Richmond Grounds open daily. 100 Art School more,one temporary gallery - now mountain laurel,led by Leslie Road,Monterey. Information call showing Famous Former Residents, Trail/Fountain Pond State Park with Watkins. 3-5 p.m. Contact Lawrence breaking and entering of a motor Avenue. Services are rendered. (413) 528-6888. children’s hands-on Grandma’s Attic Berkshire Natural Resources Council. Davis-Hollander at (413) 229-8316 vehicle on Weller Avenue. 6:18 p.m.: Police investigate a Chesterwood area, in restored freightyard coal dis- Ends at noon. shirebioblitz.org. or email at [email protected] or 9:55 a.m.: Police arrest William report of fireworks on Madison Summer home, studio and gardens tribution center Building 5A Western Hoosic River Revival email Leslie Watkins at lesliewat- D. Larow, 40, of unknown and Dewey avenues. Peace is of Daniel Chester French, best known Gateway Heritage State Park. Thurs- The Hoosic River Revival will lead a [email protected]. for his sculptures of the “Minute Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. family-friendly walk along the river in Paddle Trips on the Housatonic address, unknown municipality, restored. Man” and the seated figure of Info 413-664-4700 or [email protected] North Adams. Meet at MASS MoCA River on a warrant. 7:38 p.m.: Police investigate a dis- “Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln or www.northadamshistory.org. in the parking lot near the entrance Free Housatonic River paddle trip. 10:38 a.m.: Police receive a report turbance at Barrington Stage Memorial.” The 122-acre-property Porter-Phelps-Huntington House to the museum. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Below Rising Pond dam, Housatonic includes woodland trails. Site of the Fourty Acres, an 18th-century farm Questions either call (413) 212- to BNRC’s Housatonic Flats Reserve, of shots fired on Wilson Street. Company’s Stage 2 on Linden 2996 or see website,hoosicriverre- Party could not be located. Street. Services are rendered. National Trust for Historicon the banks of the Connecticut River Great Barrington. 9-noon. Canoes Preservation,a Massachusettsthat showcases life in rural New vival.org. and equipment provided. Space limit- 11:56 a.m.: Police arrest Anthony 8:50 p.m.: Police keep the peace Historic Landmark and a National England over three centuries. Guided Housatonic Valley Association ed. To register,call (413) 394-9796 Fusini, 32, of Tyler Street, on two at Barrington Stage Company’s Historic Landmark. Exhibitions: “An tours from 1 to 4:30 p.m., 130 River Paddle Rising Pond to the or email [email protected]. warrants. Stage 2 on Linden Street. Services Oasis of Beauty: Photographs by Drive, Hadley. (413) 584-4699. Housatonic Flats Reserve,9 a.m., Project Native 12:28 p.m.: Police take Carl S. are rendered. Julie McCarthy” through Oct. 13, and Shaker Museum at Mountwith Upper Housatonic Valley Native Flora Walk with the Berkshire “Selected Works by Albert Paley,” Heritage Area and the Berkshire Winters, 59, address unknown, 11:41 p.m.: A repossessed motor Lebanon Bioblitz. Free. Housatonic. Schedule June 14 to Oct. 13. June hours: North Family guided tour at 11:30 Natural Resources Council.and directions: http://www.berkshire- Pittsfield, into protective custody. vehicle is towed from Belvidere Thursday to Monday,10 a.m. to 5 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., 1824 Reservations required. Free. bioblitz.org. 2:11 p.m.: An activated fire alarm Avenue. p.m. July and August: open daily, 10 Meetinghouse tour at 1 p.m.; “The Jackson Pond bird walk a.m. to 5 p.m. The residence is Great Stone Barn: Past,Present, A slow-paced bird walk in field THEATER is reported at Hillcrest Commons edges, mature forest and wetland, 7 on Valentine Road. The Fire This is a partial list compiled from closed from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4 Future” exhibit in Poultry House, 11 Barrington Stage Company Williamsville Road,Stockbridge. a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday, free a.m. with Berkshire Natural “The Other Place,” 4 and 7:30 Department is called. Pittsfield Police Department Information: www.chesterwood.org or admission,Mount Lebanon Shaker Resources Council. Meet at the p.m.,St. Germain Stage. “Kiss Me 2:20 p.m.: Police participate in records. A charge is not a convic- (413) 298-3579. Village,202 Shaker Road,New Stockbridge Bowl boat launch on Kate,” 8 p.m., Mainstage, Pittsfield. school dismissal at Pittsfield High tion. All persons listed are inno- Clark Art Institute Lebanon, N.Y. Route 183. bnrc.net. The Colonial Theatre School on East Street. Services cent until proven guilty. Charges Art museum and international cen- Ventfort Hall Mount Greylock State Reservation Lisa Lampanelli: The Leaner ter for research and scholarship fea- Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, Explore the beauty of Greylock in a Meaner Tour, 8 p.m., Pittsfield. are rendered. can be amended or dismissed. tures public and educational pro- 1893 Morgan mansion with extraor- series of “Interpreter’s Choice” hikes Mill City Productions grams,10 to 5. 225 South St., dinary plaster ceilings, stained glass led by park interpreters Mike and Mill City Productions will present Williamstown, (413) 458-2303. and hand carved wood; open daily Meshell. Be prepared for weather. the interactive children’s play, The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home year-round for tours; featuring “Les Open to all ages. 30 Rockwell Road., “Cinderella Goes Disco” by Shubert Summer estate of the great Petite Dames de Mode” exhibit fea- Lanesboro. For more information, call Fendrich at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are Many vendors return this year American writer,Edith Wharton. turing women’s fashions from 1855- (413) 499-4262. $5 for adults and $4 for Daily tours of the house and gar- 1914 as well as plays, concerts, and Get Outdoors at Springside Park students/seniors. Mill City Theatre in MARKET from B1 “Our goal every week is to dens May-October. Special events, a tea & talk series. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. Live music,outdoor games,relay Building 4N,next to the Visitor’s have live music,” Bosley said. lectures,and performancesto 5 p.m., and Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m. races, craft tent, scavenger hunt, face Center, at Western Gateway Heritage throughout the year. Trails and walk- drinks, Ginger Libation and “We also plan on holding a raf- to 3 p.m.,104 Walker St.,Lenox. painting, drop-in softball games, whif- State Park. For information,go to Green River Ambrosia, as well ing paths. Please visitInformation: (413) 637-3206 or fleball, volleyball, Frisbee games, hula millcityproductions.org. fle every week, with an item EdithWharton.org or call (413) 551- as kombucha. www.GildedAge.org. hooping, yoga, Zumba and badminton. Oldcastle Theatre Company donated by a local vendor. 5111 for more information. 2 Guided nature walks,a group dog “Doubt” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Returning for another year are Plunkett Street, Lenox. MUSIC Mount Williams Greenhouses walk,gardening and tree pruning Bennington, V.T. vendors which include Country Norman Rockwell Museum Berkshire Music School demonstrations, plus the parks three Shakespeare and Company Dream Farm, Jaeschke’s Or- donated an item for the open- Featured exhibitions are “The Peces for wind trio by BMS student playground areas are open for free “Shakespeare’s Will,” 7:30 p.m., ing day.” Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as Joy Robin Dronge. 2 p.m. 30 Wendell range play, free, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Lenox. chard, Many Forks Farm and Illustrator,” Norman Rockwell’sAve., Pittsfield. Free will donation. Square Roots Farm. Everyone who enters the Stockbridge Studio,and “Norman Guthrie Center Some changes were made weekly raffle will be automati- Rockwell’s 323 ‘Saturday Evening Laura Nyro Tribute,“Spero Plays UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL behind the scenes as well, cally entered for a Thanks- Bosley said. Market co-man- giving basket at the end of the PROTECTION AGENCY agers will be in charge of logis- market’s season in the fall, she PHS Class of ’79 plans 35th reunion tics the day of the market and said. aid in recruiting new vendors. Some “coming attractions” PITTSFIELD — The include cocktails at 5 p.m., a PUBLIC NOTICE AND A partnership with nonprofit in future market dates include Pittsfield High School Class barbecue dinner at 6 p.m., OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT Wholesome Waves will contin- tables and chairs for attendees, of 1979 will hold its 35th and a cash bar. The cost is $21 ue this year, Bosley said. Bosley said, and vendors who reunion Saturday, Sept. 27, at per person. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Residents who spend Supple- offer seasonal items, including Bousquet Mountain Lodge, Reservations are required by announces that it is seeking public comment on mental Nutrition Assistance blueberries. 101 Dan Fox Drive. All alum- visiting http://www.LLPWeb- Program (SNAP) benefits will For more information, visit ni students and teachers are designs.com/PHS. For more a Proposed Remedial Action (also known as the have the amount doubled. www.explorenorthadams.com welcome. information, email Pittsfield- proposed cleanup plan), for the Housatonic River Credit and debit cards will The casual event will [email protected]. also be accepted as payment, or the market’s Facebook page. “Rest of River.” The proposed cleanup plan, which she said. To reach Edward Damon: consists of a Draft Modiccation of the Reissued RCRA The market is also meant to [email protected] serve as a meeting spot and or (413) 663-3741, ext 224. Permit, and a Statement of Basis, covers the “Rest of cultural event. 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ONTHEWEB:www.berkshireeagle.com The Berkshires The Berkshire Eagle, Sunday, June 15, 2014 — B3 Daily Calendar Degnan: Duties are similar COLLINGWOOD from B1 Mazzeo said Thursday she CALENDAR from B2 Community Day, house tours hourly, Yoga Depot Unknown Hopper: Edward Hopper as agrees with the solicitor’s garden restorations tours at 10, 11, 1 All-levels yoga,practice using pos- Illustrator,” Norman Rockwell’s appointed by Mayor Sara opinion that Collingwood’s more information,go to millcitypro- & 2; free admission,10 a.m. to 4 ture flow, breath work and deep relax- Stockbridge studio,and “Norman Hathaway as commissioner of job has essentially been the ductions.org. p.m.,5 Prospect Hill Road,ation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 137 North Rockwell’s 323 ‘Saturday Evening Public Works and Commis- same for many years, no mat- St.,Pittsfield; Waterfall Perry: (413) Oldcastle Theatre Company Stockbridge. Post’ Covers.” Open daily 10 to 5 at sioner of Public Utilities.” ter the title. “Doubt” 2 p.m. Bennington, V.T. Pembury Bridge Club 464-1944. the family creativity center. For more While titles have changed She added that under the Shakespeare and Company ACBL-sponsored duplicate bridge, KID STUFF information,go to nrm.org or call “Shakespeare’s Will,” 3 p.m.,70 open game at 6:45 p.m.,South over the years, Degnan said, administration of Mayor Kindergym & Swim (413) 298-4100. Kemble St., Lenox. Congregational Church,110 South the duties have remained sim- James M. Ruberto, she chal- Open play,group games and activi- Shaker Museum at Mount Lebanon St.,Pittsfield; Peter Samsel,(413) North Family guided tour at 11:30 ilar. Collingwood “was ap- lenged what she thought was a 655-2416. ties, circle time, songs, crafts, snacks and swimming for toddlers and their a.m. & 2:30 p.m., 1824 pointed prior to the ratifica- change in the director of Tomorrow DANCE parents/guardians,follows Central Meetinghouse tour at 1 p.m.; “The tion of the new city charter [in administrative services post, Line Dance Classes Berkshire school schedule,10 to Great Stone Barn: Past,Present, November], so there is no and the city attorney gave an ART With instructor Cheryl Wendling, 10 11:30 a.m.,Dalton CRA,400 Main Future” exhibit in Poultry House,11 need to re-appoint him,” she opinion that it was similar and St., Dalton, (413) 684-0260. a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday, free Dalton Art Guild to 11:30 a.m., Dalton Senior Center, said. nocouncilreviewwas Dalton Art Guild Exhibition. Miller 40 Field St., Ext., Dalton, (413) 443- Sheep Hill admission,Mount Lebanon Shaker Supply, 205 West St., Pittsfield. 6263. Weekly nature classes forVillage,202 Shaker Road,New Asked Thursday about the required. Open Studio Line Dance Lessons preschoolers featuring nature stories, Lebanon, N.Y. organization of the depart- “I disagreed, but I just got Life drawing with live model for prac- Berkshire County Line Dancers, for crafts,and activities focusing on Ventfort Hall ment, Bianchi said, “The past it and we moved on,” ticing artists,bring own materials, beginners of all ages, at 6:30 p.m., nature in winter and first signs of Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, department is essentially the Mazzeo said, adding that she spring. 10-11 a.m.,Williamstown. from 6 to 9 p.m., IS183, Art School of Eagles Hall,Curran Highway,North 1893 Morgan mansion with extraordi- same as it has been for years.” believes the council should do the Berkshires, 13 Willard Hill Road, Adams. Information call Mary Ellen (413) 458-2494. nary plaster ceilings,stained glass Language in the new char- the same in this case. Stockbridge; information: (413) 298- Dean (413) 663-9718. MUSEUMS and hand carved wood; open daily 5252, Ext. 100. year-round for tours; featuring “Les ter indicates that reorganiza- “We are spending too much HEALTH AND FITNESS Animagic tions of city departments must time on it,” she said. COMMUNITY Acupuncture Museum of Animation, Special Petite Dames de Mode” exhibit fea- ‘Anonymous’ Meetings Pittsfield Community Acupuncture Effects and Art showcases Berkshire- turing women’s fashions from 1855- be approved by the council. Clairmont said he believes Alcoholics Anonymous, main contact offers treatments for pain,anxiety, based talent that made blockbuster 1914 as well as plays, concerts, and Clairmont said it appears the issues raised are important number: (413) 443-0212; Narcotics depression, trauma, addiction, and to movies like “The Matrix,” “X-Men” and a tea & talk series. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m. from the fiscal 2015 city budg- because mayor-council dis- Anonymous,information on daily encourage general well being. 4-6:15 “Chicken Run.” Original models and to 5 p.m., and Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m. to et proposal that Bianchi has putes over the appointment meeting locations and times: (413) p.m., appointments and walk-ins wel- technologies from the movies. 3 p.m.,104 Walker St.,Lenox. process and council reviews “Create Your Own Animated Movie” Information: (413) 637-3206 or placed Collingwood over two 443-4377; Al-Anon,for family mem- come. 42 Summer St., Pittsfield. led to creation of a charter bers who have a husband/wife/- (413) 243-0654. workshop with award-winning special www.GildedAge.org. formerly separate depart- effects creator Eugene Mamut; cre- ments — Public Services and review committee and to the son/daughter,etc. who is impaired BMC MUSIC with alcohol/drugs, (413) 445-5852. Parkinson’s Exercise Group,5th ations will be posted on Internet. 135 Public Utilities. charter overhaul approved by Bascom Lodge Floor Medical Arts Complex. 10:30- Main St., Lee. By reservation, (413) Berkshire Hillsmen “That department does not voters in November. Laura Didyk will read from her mem- 11:30 a.m. Medical clearance 243-8095 or (413) 841-6679. Pittsfield’s men’s barbershop cho- Former Councilor Lewis Arrowhead rus meeting, all men who like to sing exist,” Clairmont said Thurs- oir-in-progress. 6 p.m. Free. Mount required. $5/session. Questions call Markham recently raised the Greylock. (413) 447-3075. Pittsfield. The Herman Melville Museum offers acapella in four part harmony are wel- day, referring to an organiza- BerkshireWorks Dalton CRA new hours for tours: 10 & 11 a.m., come,7 p.m.,Town Hall,Route 41 tion chart included in the pro- issue of the commissioner’s Job club with Millie Calesky, person- Fitness Boot Camp,5:30 to 6:30 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m. Visitors are wel- and Church Lane, Richmond; informa- posed fiscal 2015 budget plan, status under the new charter al and professional coach, allows job a.m.; Spin, 5:30-6:30 a.m.; Adult Lap come between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. tion: Dan Burkhard, (413) 298-4773. showing Collingwood as com- and reiterated his petition to seekers to expand their network of Swim, 6-9 a.m.; Hi-Lo Infusion, 8:30 No reservations are necessary. 780 Drum/Bugle Corps the council on Tuesday. contacts and serves as a support Holmes Road, Pittsfield. missioner. to 9:30 a.m.; Splashercise, 9-10 Pittsfield Red Knights Drum and group throughout the job search Becket Land Trust Such a “reorganization,” a.m.; Family Swim,11 a.m. to 12 Bugle Corps practice,6 to 8 p.m., To reach Jim Therrien: process,from 1 to 2 p.m.,optional Historic quarry and forest featuring the councilor said, would p.m.; Spin, 12-12:45 p.m.; Adult Lap Pilgrim Memorial Church,Wahconah [email protected], networking at 12:45 p.m., 160 North Swim, 12-1 p.m.; Sculpting Strength, hundreds of artifacts and dynamic Street,Pittsfield. Information: Paul require council approval. or (413) 496-6247. St., Pittsfield; preregistration: (413) 4:15-5:15 p.m.; Adult Lap Swim, 5-6 vistas,year-round outdoor quarry Christopher, (413) 281-1216 or Betsy Council President Melissa On Twitter: @BE_therrien 499-2220,Ext. 154 or online at p.m.; Spin,5:30-6:30 p.m.; Vinyasa museum and expansive nature pre- www.berkshireworks.org. Yoga,5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Water serve, self-guided historic walk, open Halla, (413) 822-5235. Berkshire Meeting-350.MA Aerobics,6-7 p.m.,400 Main St., daylight hours year round, free admis- Eagles Band Rehearsals There will be a 350.MA Berkshire Dalton, (413) 684-0260. sion,coordinating exhibits and pro- Eagles Wind Symphony rehearsal, tthehe Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the South Gentle Yoga grams at 12 Brooker Hill Road, Route new members welcome to sit in, bring WEDNESDAYS Berkshire Friends Meeting House. All For all levels,focus on creating 8, Becket; quarry is off Route 20, 456 a music stand, from 7 to 9 p.m., First Food PPageage are welcome. 280 State Road, Great sequencing, breath work and medita- Quarry Road, Becket, (413) 623-2100 United Methodist Church,55 Fenn Barrington.Community Supper tion, drop-ins welcome, 9 to 10 a.m., or www.becketlandtrust.org. St., Pittsfield. Information: (413) 499- Free delicious meal prepared by Yoga Depot, 55 North St., Suite 201, Berkshire Botanical Garden 2071. some of the finest chefs in the Pittsfield; Rachael Plaine: (413) 822- Garden features 15 acres with 23 Lichtenstein Center UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL Berkshires. No reservation required, 2034. display beds representing over 3,000 Folkloric and contemporary Afro- donations accepted. 5-6 p.m., 15 Healing Rhythms regionally appropriate plant species, Caribbean and West African drum- PROTECTION AGENCY Crissey Road, Great Barrington. (413) Nia, 9-10 a.m., Lenox Commons, 55 significant trees,unique shrubs and ming,percussion and singing class 528-2810. Pittsfield Road,building 8A,Lenox; exotic botanical collections. Open with Aimee Gelinas of Gaia Roots, Jewish Fed. of the Berkshires information: (413) 637-2727. year-round to visitors, corner of routes beginner/intermediate class at 6 “Aliyah at 86! A Brave New World” PUBLIC NOTICE AND Living Well Health Workshop 102 and 183, Stockbridge. p.m., intermediate/advanced class at with artist Connie Rakity at 1 p.m., fol- Information: (413) 298-3926 or visit “Natural Allergy Solutions.” Dr. 7 p.m.,28 Renne Ave.,Pittsfield; OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT lowing noon lunch; “Kings of www.berkshirebotanical.org. Francine will demonstrate how she information: [email protected]. Comedy,” wit of Mel Brooks,7:30 can use Nutrition Response Testing to Berkshire Museum p.m.,free,at Congregation Knesset determine and address specific food “Objectify: A Look Into the OUTDOORS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield. and seasonal allergies. 6:30 p.m. Permanent Collection,” ongoing. Mount Greylock State Reservation announces that it is seeking public comment on Mason Library Fundraiser Free. To preregister,call (413) 663- “Berkshire Collects,” showcasing Trails and Tales: Fun guided hikes The Mason Library is having a 5500 or email [email protected]. Berkshire County residents’ passion- with park interpreter Mike that explore a Proposed Remedial Action (also known as the fundraiser for the Great Barrington Overeaters Anonymous ate pursuit of every imaginable kind of the human side of Greylock. All ages Historical Society. There will be a fea- 12-step meeting,7 p.m.,175 object, on view through May 11. Art, welcome. Be prepared for the weath- proposed cleanup plan), for the Housatonic River tured art exhibit entitled,“Great Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. history and natural science museum, er. Meet at the Visitor Center and car- Barrington: The Best Little Small “Rest of River.” The proposed cleanup plan, which Parkinson’s Exercise Group open 10-5, Mon.-Sat., noon-5, Sun. pool to location. 1-3 p.m. Town”. There will be 29 artists featur- Southern Berkshire Volunteer39 South St.,Pittsfield,(413) 443- ing different types of artwork depict- consists of a Draft Modiccation of the Reissued RCRA Ambulance Garage,1 p.m.,Fairview 7171. Most of these listings represent ing the scenes of Great Barrington. Hospital campus,Lewis Avenue, Permit, and a Statement of Basis, covers the “Rest of Master Gardener Hotline The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home nonprofit or not-for-profit organiza- Great Barrington; medical clearance Summer estate of the great tions and are printed as a public serv- Gardening questions answered by required, $5 per session; information: River” portion of the GE-Pittsceld/Housatonic River American writer,Edith Wharton. ice. Prices vary for arts and entertain- Master Gardeners, 9 to noon, leave a (413) 854-9740. Daily tours of the house and gar- ment events. Ongoing events must be message and call will be returned the Pittsfield Family YMCA Site and addresses the river’s sediment and boodplain dens May-October. Special events, updated monthly. Information must following Monday between 9 and Indoor Cycle, 6:30-7:30 a.m.; Deep PCB contamination beginning in Pittsceld, MA and noon, (413) 298-5355. Water Circuit Training,9:30-10:30 lectures, and performances through- arrive at least a week before the date Meditation Sangha a.m.; Senior Sneakers Classic, 9:30- out the year. Trails and walking of publication and be sent to William extending into CT. Interested persons can submit Pittsfield UU Meditation Sangha, 10:45 a.m.; Aquafit,11 to noon; paths. Please visit EdithWharton.org Sondrini,Calendar,The Berkshire learn how to handle stress and find Gentle Yoga, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; or call (413) 551-5111 for more Eagle, P.O. Box 1171,Pittsfield written comments to EPA on the Proposed Cleanup peace,5:30 to 6:30 p.m.,George Tabata Boot Camp, 12:30-1:15 p.m.; information. 2 Plunkett Street, 01202; emailed to news@berk- Crane Memorial Center,81 Linden All in One,5:30-6:15 p.m.; Evening Lenox. shireeagle.com,or faxed to (413) Plan from June 25, 2014 through August 8, 2014. St., Pittsfield. Yoga,6:45-8 p.m.,292 North St., Norman Rockwell Museum 499-3419. Questions: (413) 496- Naumkeag Pittsfield, (413) 499-7650, ext.13. Featured exhibitions are “The 6238, Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. The proposed cleanup plan is available on-line at www.epa.gov/region1/ge and copies of the Statement its completion. of Basis are available at most town halls in CT & MA Arts, music study grant is available Applications should be along the Housatonic River. The public comment WORTHINGTON — Hill- similar programs. mailed to Hilltown Arts E town Arts Alive is sponsoring a Proceeds from the silent auc- Alive, P.O. Box 33, Worth- period is June 25 - August 8, 2014, and a Public ington, MA 01098. Deadline is for Books. grant of $1,000 for study in the tion at the Hilltown Arts Hearing date will be scheduled where the public will arts and music to an applicant Festival will fund the grant. is July 26. currently in high school or col- Applications should be brief, Applicants can meet with Every Sunday in Life /Arts, have an opportunity to make oral comments for EPA to HAA members at the silent The Berkshire Eagle’s lege, to be used in an organ- one or two pages, and should consider. Details about how to submit comments are in ized program of summer study describe the applicant’s inter- auction on fair day, Saturday, E Section. in the fine arts and music. est in the program, and a little July 12. the plan and on the website. Hilltown Arts Alive is a certi- bit about themselves and their fied nonprofit organization interest and experience in the with a mission to promote the arts and music. Prior to the start of the public comment period, EPA arts and music in the Hilltowns Portfolios can be included will hold two public information sessions to share of western Massachusetts. (copies only), and if for an The applicant will be re- internship with an individual the plan with the public. Both meetings will begin quired to submit an essay artist or musician, the applica- at 6 pm with a poster session, followed at 7 pm by a about the intended program tion should be accompanied by and the school, program, or a letter of reference from that presentation and question and answer period. recognized artist supervising person. the program. Emphasis will Applications will be reviewed be on programs within the by a committee of Hilltown The crst meeting will be held on Wednesday, June Hilltowns, such as Snow Arts Alive members, and the 18th at the Lenox Memorial Middle and High School Farm, the Conway School of successful applicant will be Landscape Design, theasked to give a brief report of auditorium, 197 East Street in Lenox, MA. The second Greenwood Music Camp, and their experience of the study at meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at the Kent Town Hall, 41 Kent Green Blvd in Kent, CT.
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