SVMC Wellness Connection: May 24

North Adams Eagle's Bingo Fundraiser

On Saturday, June 1, the North Adams Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #310 will be hosting a fundraising event at the American Legion Hall in North Adams. The doors will open at noon, with bingo games starting promptly at 1 PM.

CDCSB Purchases Former Thornwood Inn

CDCSB Adds a Significant Property for Workforce Development in Great Barrington.

Berkshire Music School Annual Gala

This event will be held at Ventfort Hall, in Lenox. Guests will enjoy a catered reception, and then listen to a virtuosic performance in the historic hall.

Pittsfield Public Schools Hold Unified Game Day

The event brought together not just the district's special needs children and mainstreaming students but also their families, administrators, and staff, all participating in a daylong Special Olympics event at Clapp Park.

BRTA Approves $11.7M Budget for FY25

The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority's budget has increased by $1.7 million for fiscal year 2025, totaling $11.7 million.

Clarksburg Town Meeting to Decide CPA Adoption, Spending Articles

Voters will decide spending items and if the town should adopt the Community Preservation Act at Wednesday's town meeting.

Community Remembers the Fallen on Memorial Day

Brothers William and Earle Charbonneau joined the Navy together on Sept. 11, 1942, served together and died together when their ship was torpedoed off Italy 80 years ago this May.

Williams Grads Present Art History at the Leading Edge

The presentations, timed in conjunction with Williams' 2024 Commencement weekend.

Berkshire Art Association Announces Call for Art

All artwork must have been made within the past 2 years.

Rotary Club Announces Service Above Self Awardees

The presentations were made on May 9 at Mazzeo's Restaurant. Eric Ungewitter, Service Above Self Committee Chair spoke about the extensive accomplishments of each student and their commitment to volunteerism in the community.

Clark Art Free Pride Month Tour

Free with gallery admission.

Williamstown American Legion Continues Legacy of Service to Community

The name change was announced last year during the annual Memorial Day service at the Field Park rotary, one of several high-profile events for the Legionnaires throughout the year.

Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help

Drivers should be alert, especially near ponds and wetlands

Clarksburg World War II Casualty Coming Home; Towns Hold Memorial Services

In October, they got a letter that so many parents would come to dread — their son, Marine Private 1st Class Edwin S. King, had been killed in action on Sept. 24, 1942.

Williamstown Fire District Meeting Tuesday

The Fire District on Tuesday will ask voters to approve a fiscal year 2025 budget that includes a 3.5 percent increase in the operation budget over the current year.

Pittsfield Firefighters Snuff Cellar Blaze

Firefighters extinguished a fire in a West Housatonic Street in about 20 minutes.

Mass Residents Will Need REAL ID in 2025

Due to federal requirement becoming effective on May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically, or wishing to enter certain federal building areas, will need a REAL ID or Passport

RJ's Taking Over Hotel on North Restaurant

The Licensing Board approved a change of manager and transfer of liquor license from Berkshire Palate to J&D Reyes Restaurant Entertainment, the owners of RJ's Restaurant on First Street.

Pittsfield Man Killed in West Housatonic Crash

A city man was killed Saturday evening when the dirt bike he was operating was struck by a pickup truck.

BCC Faculty Member Wins Fulbright Scholarship

Prestigious award to send Liesl Schwabe to India for one year

Dalton Student Awarded Mass Society of CPAS Scholarship

Diver, a student at Wahconah Regional High School, was one of 51 students selected to receive a scholarship.

Williamstown Volunteer of the Year Speaks for the Voiceless

The winner of this year's Scarborough-Salomon-Flynt Community Service Award had some thoughts about how exclusive the town has been and is.

Teacher of the Month: Steven Zelubowski

Zelubowski's recognition kicks off the second season of the Teacher of the Month series, which is in collaboration with Berkshire Community College.

Mass Data Privacy Act Approved by Legislative Committee

Bill includes provisions that would establish data minimization standards, data privacy rights for users, protections for minors, and hold companies accountable.