en News 15 Saturday, Nov. 07 Across Berkshire County, efforts to curb underage drinking and substance abuse are gearing to become more visible in the community.]]> By Jenn Smith Saturday, Nov. 07 NORTH ADAMS -- North County parents who receive state-subsidized child care will have to make the 45-minute drive to Pittsfield from now on to renew their vouchers -- instead of stopping by the Resources for Child Care satellite office on Main Street.]]> By Jennifer Huberdeau, New England Newspapers Saturday, Nov. 07 EGREMONT -- A group of local historians have banded together to identify and mark local homes and businesses of historical significance in town.]]> By Derek Gentile, Berkshire Eagle Staff Saturday, Nov. 07 PITTSFIELD -- It might seem like a simple fix, but harvesting electricity from the many existing Berkshire County dams would take so long and cost so much money just to secure the federal permits, local dam owners are somewhat reluctant to attempt it.]]> By Scott Stafford Friday, Nov. 06 NORTH ADAMS - Northern Berkshire Healthcare will offer Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire Community Room on Curran Highway. To register: (413) 664-5404.]]> Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday, Nov. 06 WILLIAMSTOWN - ". . . a passion joined to courtesy and art/ which has the quality of something made,/ like a good fiddle, like the rose's scent,/ like a rose window or the firmament."]]> Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday, Nov. 06 NORTH ADAMS -- Get ready for round two.]]> By Jennifer Huberdeau, New England Newspapers Friday, Nov. 06 LENOX -- The Historical District Commission has denied a request to tear down a house built in the historic district more than 150 years ago.]]> By Trevor Jones, Berkshire Eagle Staff Friday, Nov. 06 PITTSFIELD -- The woman who was thrown from a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon has died from the injuries she suffered in the accident.]]> By Benning W. De La Mater, Berkshire Eagle Staff Thursday, Nov. 05 NORTH ADAMS -- Former colleagues from across the region and the state hailed Mayor John Barrett III as a "regional treasure," a "legendary" advocate for his community who displayed "grit" and "passion" in steering his city through its darkest times and preparing it for a bright future. ]]> By Scott Stafford, Berkshire Eagle Staff Thursday, Nov. 05 PITTSFIELD -- The five newly elected City Council members are switching from campaign mode to learning what it takes to be an effective city councilor.]]> By Dick Lindsay, Berkshire Eagle Staff Thursday, Nov. 05 BENNINGTON, Vt. -- A Pownal woman who was involved in a Route 7 crash that seriously injured three people and caused a pregnant woman to lose her unborn twins was arraigned Tuesday in Bennington District Court on negligent vehicle operation and drug charges.]]> By Keith Whitcomb Jr., New England Newspapers Thursday, Nov. 05 PITTSFIELD -- A woman who was thrown from a motorcycle Tuesday is still in critical condition at Berkshire Medical Center, according to a hospital spokesman.]]> By Conor Berry, Berkshire Eagle Staff Wednesday, Nov. 04 DALTON -- The Central Berkshire Regional School District has promoted within its ranks, naming veteran educator and administrator James "Jim" Stankiewicz its new superintendent of schools.]]> By Jenn Smith, Berkshire Eagle Staff Wednesday, Nov. 04 HINSDALE -- It's got a built-in gymnasium. And a foosball table.]]> By Scott Stafford, Berkshire Eagle Staff