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Points of Collaboration: A Presentation in Response to the MGT (regional consolidation) Report
Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 6:30 PM
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Castle Street, Great Barrington, MA
Free Forum For the Public
A public forum to hear about the MGT Report, current cross-district collaborations and potential future collaborations for the Berkshire Hills Regional School District, Southern Berkshire Regional School District and Lee Public Schools.
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MASSACHUSETTS REVENUE COMMITTEE “LISTENING TOUR” COMES TO PITTSFIELD: Tax Policy of Economic Development and Main Street
Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
The Boland Theater, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield
Please join Benjamin B. Downing, Senate Chair (D-Pittsfield), Jay R. Kaufman, House Chair (D-Lexington), Professor Stephen Sheppard, Williams Collegeand Members of the Joint Committee on Revenue and the Berkshire County Legislative Delegation for the Berkshire County leg of a statewide listening tour to examine Massachusetts tax policy.
The Committee’s tour will focus on how tax policy impacts the following topic areas: the challenges of local government; economic development and main street; vulnerable populations; property; and, income taxes and working families. The tour is open for public participation.
For more information, you may contact Elizabeth Mahony in Sen. Downing’s Boston office at 617.722.1625
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MAASH Meeting to Discuss Casino Gambling in Massachusetts
Monday, October 26, 2009, 1:30 PM
The Colonial Theatre, South Street, Pittsfield, MA
The Massachusetts Legislature will revisit the issue of casino gambling early next year. MAASH wants to discuss the potential impact of legalized gambling on arts and culture in the Commonwealth, as well as possible efforts to secure state gambling revenue for arts, culture and tourism. Members of the Berkshire legislative delegation have been invited to attend.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Dan Hunter at dhunter@maash.org.
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