District: Mount Greylock Regional School DistrictGraduation location: Mount Greylock Regional School campusGraduating seniors: 84Student speaker: Julius MunemoQuote: “We choose what defines us even if it feels like the greater world
WILLIAMSTOWN After about 40 minutes of debate at this year s town meeting, two amendments were accepted and town voters approved a zoning bylaw amendment to regulate outdoor cultivation of
There was a great deal of discussion despite the low turnout. LANESBOROUGH, Mass. About 85 residents affirmed 27 warrant articles, including an fiscal 2022 budget of $10,148,561, at a sometimes boisterous four-hour annual town meeting Tuesday night. Bri Morrison, a candidate for Select Board in June 15 s election, kicked off the voting early with a motion to postpone the meeting altogether, citing low attendance that she felt reflects a general lack of accessibility to the proceedings. Morrison suggested a lack of provided child care and American Sign Language or Spanish languages interpreters, and the absence of documents available in Braille could all serve as barriers to participation for residents.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. The Public School Committee on Friday unanimously voted to amend the district s face mask policy in accordance with Gov. Charlie Baker s new guidance that was released on Monday. The changes impact the district in relation to the use of masks in outdoor settings during the school day and youth and amateur sports. As of this week, students no longer have to wear masks when outdoors even if 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained. This applies to recess, physical education, and youth sports. Superintendent Joseph Curtis clarified that a family member can feel free to ER ask their child to stay masked outside and the district will support that decision.