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Reviving the conversation: NORTH ADAMS -- A $10,000 grant from the state Department of Environmental Restoration Priority Projects Fund will allow The Hoosic River Revival, a private nonprofit, to hold a second community conversation about removing cement flood chutes from and restoring parts of the Hoosic River in North Adams for public access.
During the conversation, which will be held mid-June, the group will collect feedback on nine options, which will later be used to help make a decision on which option will become the group's first pilot project.
Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.
Circuitous approach: ADAMS -- A Massachusetts
MassDOT pulled a $670,000 earmark destined for the project, estimated to cost more than $1.5 million, back in October, putting the project in jeopardy. The roundabout is continuing in the design phase as officials seek alternative funding sources.
Phil Demers is writing this story and can be reached at pdemers@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalPhil, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 225.
Budgets passed at town meeting: STAMFORD, Vt. -- The town's library and hot lunches for elementary school students were the main topics at the town's 260th annual town meeting Monday night.
Voters approved the town's fiscal 2014 operating budget of $516,405 and the Stamford Town School District's budget of $1,696,706.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
Cooking up a relocation: WILLIAMSTOWN -- The Anagnos family, owners of Colonial Pizza on Main Street, have until March 31 to raise $29,000 to fulfill their dream of 15 years: moving back to Spring Street.
Ted Anagnos, the oldest son of founders Constantine and Eleni Anagnos, turned to Kickstarter, a website that allows anyone to pitch in to fund creative projects, to raise the capital for the move.
Ed Damon is writing this story and can be reached at edamon@thetranscript.com or 413-663-3741, ext. 224.
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