Bernardston NewsLocal news for Bernardston, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Head of housing authority to retire after 33 years- May 31, 2008 The Franklin County Regional Housing Authority had just started out with a $17,000 county loan as a ''unique solution to a unique problem'' when Paul H. Douglas was hired in 1975 as assistant director.http://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/head-of-housing-authority-to-retire-after... System broken Economist to speak Sunday, says there's rare opportunity to change how world works- May 29, 2008 When David Korten was getting his master's and doctoral degrees from Stanford Business School, he was constantly being admonished to ''look at the big picture,'' treating the visible problem as just a symptom ...http://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/system-broken-economist-to-speak-sunday-s... Children and parents find entertainment at the Bernards Charter Day on May 17.- May 25, 2008 The township's 14th annual Charter Day celebration attracted its largest crowd ever this year, roughly 12,000 to 14,000 people, with the day's fair weather and a change in scheduling combining for a full day of ...http://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/children-and-parents-find-entertainment-a... Suit against Bill's Restaurant alleges sexual harassment- May 23, 2008 Two former workers at Bill's Restaurant on Federal Street have filed a civil suit against the business and its owners, alleging pervasive sexual harassment and employment discrimination.http://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/suit-against-bills-restaurant-alleges-sex... Meals on Wheels asked to look for new home- May 21, 2008 Budget issues, space constraints and parking and traffic flow problems have forced the Council on Aging to ask the local Meals on Wheels program to find another home.http://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/meals-on-wheels-asked-to-look-for-new-hom... Zoning bylaw fails in Leyden- May 19, 2008 Voters were passionate about self-government Saturday in a town meeting stretching from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. that included several amendments. via The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusettshttp://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/zoning-bylaw-fails-in-leyden?fromrss=1 Robert A. Jackson- May 14, 2008 Robert A. Jackson, 61, formerly of Bernardston, MA, died Friday, May 9, 2008, at the Kindred Hospital-Northeast, 909 Sumner Street, Stoughton, MA, following a period of declining health. via The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusettshttp://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/robert-a-jackson?fromrss=1 Fire destroys Mohawk Trail building in Greenfield- May 12, 2008 "It had a good head start on us" Fire destroyed a former saddle shop at 261 Mohawk Trail last night, fire officials said. via MassLive.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/fire-destroys-mohawk-trail-building-in-gr... House budget offers more for local area- May 8, 2008 There was good news, at least potentially, in the proposed budget adopted last week by the state House of Representatives. via The Recorder - Greenfield, Massachusettshttp://www.topix.net/city/bernardston-ma/2008/05/house-budget-offers-more-for-local-area?f... |