Sen. Mark’s office hours for January
Jan. 2, 2024
https://www.gazettenet.com/Area-briefs-Jan-3-53549776
The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously voted to make fentanyl test strips legal
Jan. 4, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/state/the-massachusetts-senate-has-voted-to-make-fentanyl-test-strips-legal/article_151ac16a-ab4a-11ee-bb75-8f3f4846ba83.html
Sen. Paul Mark’s staff holding office hours in Buckland
Jan. 4, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/West-County-Notebook-Jan-5-2024-53567207
Democrat Dylan Fernandes draws donations from Beacon Hill colleagues in Senate bid
Jan. 4, 2024
https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/01/04/democrat-dylan-fernandes-draws-donations-from-beacon-hill-colleagues-in-senate-bid/
Three years later, Berkshire residents remember and decry the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol
Jan. 6, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/region/berkshire-residents-demonstrate-against-january-6-insurrection-riot-mob-capitol/article_e0ff3386-acaa-11ee-90d6-47df849c3570.html
Berkshire recovery groups applaud Mass. Senate approval of legalizing fentanyl test strips, say safe consumption sites remain a top priority
Jan. 8, 2024
https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-01-08/berkshire-recovery-groups-applaud-mass-senate-approval-of-legalizing-fentanyl-test-strips-say-safe-consumption-sites-remain-a-top-priority
Berkshire Women’s Commission, Legislators Discuss Regional Issues
Jan. 9, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/74117/Berkshire-Women-s-Commission-Legislators-Discuss-Regional-Issues.html
Southwick Rec Center sees renovation funds halved with governor’s midyear cuts
Jan. 10, 2024
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/01/southwick-rec-center-sees-renovation-funds-halved-with-governors-midyear-cuts.html
As Gov. Healey looks to cut almost $400M amid billion dollar revenue shortfall, State Sen. Mark explains how it will impact Western Mass.
Jan. 11, 2024
https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-01-11/as-gov-healey-looks-to-cut-almost-400m-amid-billion-dollar-revenue-shortfall-state-sen-mark-explains-how-it-will-impact-western-mass
Legislation would let the professionals decide what books are appropriate for students. Where does the Berkshire delegation stand?
Jan. 12, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/local/legislation-would-let-the-professionals-decide-what-books-are-appropriate-for-students-where-does-the-berkshire-delegation-stand/article_3ae1e60c-b0be-11ee-8678-9f4353c4171a.html
North Adams Marks Martin Luther King Jr. With Service and Honors
Jan. 15, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/74163/North-Adams-Marks-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-With-Service-and-Honors.html
Mundo Latino – WTBR Simulcast
Jan. 19, 2024
https://pittsfieldtv.org/program/?id=50156
EPA sends Rest of River transportation plan back to GE to ‘better evaluate rail usage’
Jan. 23, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/epa-rejects-ges-rest-of-river-transport-plan-because-evaluation-of-rail-was-inadequate/article_1ebfc746-baeb-11ee-917b-ebe80d58b54a.html
‘We’re glad we weren’t forgotten.’ 10 Berkshire County towns and cities are getting disaster relief funds from the state
Jan. 23, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/northern_berkshires/state-sets-aside-10-million-for-disaster-relief-almost-3-million-for-berkshire-towns-after-summer-storms/article_5f5ac10e-b96d-11ee-9929-4b435dfe7c90.html
Berkshire legislators react to Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s budget proposal
Jan. 25, 2024
https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-01-25/berkshire-legislators-react-to-massachusetts-gov-healeys-budget-proposal
State Sen. Paul Mark, Rep. Smitty Pignatelli support rail for Housatonic Rest of River remediation
Jan. 25, 2024
https://theberkshireedge.com/state-sen-paul-mark-rep-smitty-pignatelli-support-rail-for-housatonic-rest-of-river-remediation/
My Turn: EMF bills put protection from growing exposure on the table
Jan. 26, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/My-Turn-Mirin-53817020
Our Opinion: Yes, Massachusetts’ 40-year-old bottle bill does need an update
Jan. 26, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/editorials/our-opinion-massachusetts-bottle-bill-update-legislation/article_ecd1d81a-bb9d-11ee-9fb5-5fb34602a1a0.html
Rail transportation option for Housatonic Rest of River cleanup plan gains steam
Jan. 26, 2024
https://theberkshireedge.com/preview-crescendo-presents-early-polyphony-for-low-voices-from-ockeghem-to-palestrina-feb-3-and-4
Senator Mark announces February staff office hours in Berkshire County
Feb. 1, 2024
https://theberkshireedge.com/bits-all-my-sons-at-ghent-playhouse-jewish-federation-of-the-berkshires-presents-mitch-albom-dinner-dance-at-dalton-united-method/
Human services workers in Western Mass. must be heard
February 2024
https://providers.org/public-policy/the-provider-newspaper/
State Senator Mark announces Feb. Staff Office Hours in Hampden County
Feb. 1, 2024
https://www.masslive.com/politics/2024/02/state-senator-mark-announces-feb-staff-office-hours-in-hampden-county.html
State Senator Mark announces Feb. Staff Office Hours in Hampshire County
Feb. 1, 2024
https://www.masslive.com/politics/2024/02/state-senator-mark-announces-feb-staff-office-hours-in-hampshire-county.html
Sen. Mark to hold office hours
Feb. 1, 2024
https://www.gazettenet.com/Area-news-briefs-Feb-2-53887912
Lenox pressures GE to emphasize rail, pumping options in its revised PCB transport plan
Feb. 3, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/lenox-leaders-urge-epa-to-demand-consideration-of-rail-transport-of-pcb-waste-by-ge/article_55cbb192-c1ed-11ee-b427-cbcbd17746ae.html
State, federal officials express concern over lead-encased utility wires
Feb. 5, 2024
https://www.westernmassnews.com/2024/02/05/state-federal-officials-express-concern-over-lead-encased-utility-wires/
Berkshire legislators mull the departure of Rep. Pignatelli, longest-tenured member of the state delegation
Feb. 7, 2024
https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-02-07/berkshire-legislators-mull-the-departure-of-rep-pignatelli-longest-tenured-member-of-the-state-delegation
Conway pens ‘thank you’ letter for state aid
Feb. 10, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/South-County-Notebook-Feb-12-2024-53964046
A bill that would expand the container deposit law has won a favorable report from a Massachusetts legislative committee
Feb. 12, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/state/bill-expanding-container-deposit-law-bottle-bill-wins-favorable-report-from-legislative-committee/article_550afed4-c9ea-11ee-8ad0-ff008e9f98af.html
Sen. Mark, Rep. Blais invite public to forum
Feb. 15, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/West-County-Notebook-Feb-16-2024-54057761
North Adams: Shannon Holsey named MCLA commencement speaker
Feb. 16, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/community-news/shannon-holsey-mcla-2024-commencement-speaker/article_d9b941f6-cd08-11ee-8dac-a320d1b253b2.html
ReMarks and Refreshments Forum to be Held in Blandford
Feb. 19, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/74482/ReMarks-and-Refreshments-Forum-to-be-Held-in-Blandford.html
Forum with legislators explores rural school aid, recreation tax and more
Feb. 20, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/Forum-with-legislators-explores-rural-school-aid-recreation-tax-and-more-54103359
North Adams Democrats will pick delegates for state convention at tonight’s caucus
Feb. 21, 2024
https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-02-21/north-adams-democrats-will-pick-delegates-for-state-convention-at-tonights-caucus
MCLA Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers and Honorees
Feb. 24, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/74470/MCLA-Announces-2024-Commencement-Speaker-and-Honorees.html
Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians seek to protect tribal burial sites along the Housatonic
Feb. 26, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/central_berkshires/ge-epa-rest-of-river-pcb-cleanup-project-stockbridge-munsee-tribal-burial-areas-along-the-housatonic/article_31f991de-d279-11ee-9a98-0f8dd4a1d571.html
Reflections on a legacy: W.E.B. Du Bois celebrated in Great Barrington
Feb. 26, 2024
https://theberkshireedge.com/reflections-on-a-legacy-w-e-b-du-bois-celebrated-in-great-barrington/
Massachusetts should pursue state climate goals without eroding local control
Feb. 29, 2024
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/opinion/columnists/christine-rasmussen-massachusetts-should-pursue-state-climate-goals-without-eroding-local-control/article_fcd607ae-d4e8-11ee-baad-2be71e207a19.html
State Senator Paul W. Mark announces March office hours in Hampshire County
Mar. 6, 2024
Sen. Paul Mark’s staff holding office hours in Buckland
Mar. 9, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/West-County-Notebook-March-9-2024-54311637
PETER MOST: Cottage industry
Mar. 10, 2024
https://theberkshireedge.com/peter-most-cottage-industry
Dalton: Gib Kittredge auction, awards ceremony
Mar. 12, 2024
Addressing the housing crisis and climate change at the same time
Mar. 15, 2024
MassHousing event April 23
Mar. 19, 2024
Regional Notebook: March 20, 2024
Mar. 19, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/Regional-Notebook-March-20-2024-54364275
STATE SENATORS SUPPORT THE OPENING OF YOUR SIX RECOVERY, A VETERANS ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM AT SWIFT RIVER ADDICTION CAMPUSES IN CUMMINGTON, MASS.
Mar. 21, 2024
PHOTOS: Maple Month marches on
Mar. 18, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/PHOTOS-Maple-Month-marches-on-54434177
Veteran addiction recovery, medical student visits inspired Senator (Letter)
Mar. 23, 2024
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/03/veteran-addiction-recovery-medical-student-visits-inspired-senator-letter.html
New Center Believes Hope & Community Can Change Lives
Mar. 25, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/74845/New-Center-Believes-Hope-Community-Can-Change-Lives.html
West County Notebook: April 2, 2024
Apr. 1, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/West-County-Notebook-April-2-2024-54589767
Pittsfield, North Adams Support Paint Stewardship Program
Apr. 2, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/printerFriendly.php?story_id=74927
Markey, Warren join voices against GE relying on trucking for removal of toxic materials from the Housatonic
Apr. 4, 2024
State official looks at Stockbridge public housing community
Apr. 7, 2024
https://theberkshireedge.com/state-official-looks-at-stockbridge-public-housing-community
MassHousing Hosting First Time Homeowner Event
Apr. 8, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/74970/MassHousing-Hosting-First-Time-Homeowner-Event-.html
North Adams to Begin Study of Veterans Memorial Bridge Alternatives
Apr. 15, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/printerFriendly.php?story_id=75038
BRTA Celebrates 50 Years, Electric Buses
Apr. 30, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/75182/BRTA-Celebrates-50-Years-Electric-Buses.html
State commission maps plans for celebrating 250th anniversary of American Revolution
May 15, 2024
State grants bolster local community development agencies
May 16, 2024
https://www.gazettenet.com/Lt-gov-visits-Hilltown-CDC-to-announce-tax-credit-award-55167239
ServiceNet Cuts Ribbon on Vocational Farm to ‘Sow Seeds of Hope’
May 18, 2024
Hoosac Valley Pupils Celebrate Memorial Day With Readings, Music
May 25, 2024
Community Remembers the Fallen on Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/75472/Community-Remembers-the-Fallen-on-Memorial-Day.html
Western Mass. State Senator Mark says local earmarks, emergency shelter funding, and more are in $58 billion senate budget draft
May 29, 2024
Hancock is seeking an exemption to a school choice law that would hit rural districts hard. Rep. Smitty Pignatelli is in favor
Jun. 7, 2024
Area briefs: Goshen nurse honored; Bikes Fight Cancer ride; water to be shut down on part of University Drive;
Jun. 11, 2024
https://www.gazettenet.com/Area-briefs-June-12-55536589
John Goerlach Thanked for 18 Years of Service to Lanesborough
Jun. 25, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/printerFriendly.php?story_id=75789
Massachusetts budget is expected to be delivered late. But what else is new?
Jun. 27, 2024
West Stockbridge Marks 250th Anniversary of Founding
Jul. 9, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/75945/West-Stockbridge-Marks-250th-Anniversary-of-Founding.html
Three ways to stave off hospital closures, like North Adams Regional Hospital’s in 2014, according to Medicare for All advocate
Jul. 10, 2024
The Mahaiwe: The Hot Sardines
Jul. 12, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/75571/The-Mahaiwe-The-Hot-Sardines.html
Letter: Thank you to Berkshire lawmakers for supporting new domestic abuse prevention law
Jul. 12, 2024
Southwick ‘in hope mode’ after missing out on grant for Congamond Lake dredging
Jul. 14, 2024
Endless Union Summer: In the States Roundup
Jul. 16, 2024
https://aflcio.org/2024/7/16/endless-union-summer-states-roundup
Berkshire Film & Media Collaborative Awarded Cultural Facilities Grant
Jul. 17, 2024
Letter: Grateful for state’s big step forward for animal welfare
Aug. 17, 2024
Healey-Driscoll Administration awards grants to Berkshire County organizations
Aug. 26, 2024
With no new choice students, Hancock Elementary School adjusts to lower enrollment
Aug. 29, 2024
Becket: State legislators to share updates
Sept. 5, 2024
W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project receives $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Economic Development
Sept. 5, 2024
Mark and Pignatelli Talk Legislative Actions in Becket
Sept. 11, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/story/76584/Mark-and-Pignatelli-Talk-Legisative-Actions-in-Becket.html
Massachusetts teachers union accuses Healey of misusing Fair Share Amendment funding for budget balancing
Sept. 16, 2024
Conway residents talk Bardwell’s Ferry Bridge closure, infrastructure needs with legislators
Sept. 17, 2024
Massachusetts to ‘show off’ leading up to 250th anniversary of American Revolution
Sept. 17, 2024
Massachusetts launches initiative to promote American Revolution anniversary
Sept. 17, 2024
Mass. preps for American revolution’s 250th anniversary
Sept. 17, 2024
$211K grant supports tech upgrades for The United Arc – Greenfield Recorder
Sept. 17, 2024
https://www.recorder.com/-211K-grant-supports-tech-upgrades-for-The-United-Arc-56944393
Healey launches state project to celebrate 250th anniversary of American Revolution
Sept. 18, 2024
Mass. is pulling out all the stops for America’s 250th birthday. Here’s what’s happening
Sept. 18, 2024
Paul Mark Appointed to Cultural Economy Advisory Council
Sept. 28, 2024
https://www.iberkshires.com/printerFriendly.php?story_id=76755