Community
BCArc Promotes Residential Supervisor
In this new role, she will join a team of supervisors who each oversee a range of residential programs. Tracey has been with BCArc for more than 13 years, spending most of her time working in the Brain Injury Residential Programs, specifically with individuals requiring intensive personal and medical care.
Ventfort Hall Masonry Repair Project Underway
This project will address urgently needed masonry work to rebuild and restore four chimneys on the east and west sides of the roof ridge.
Adams Raises Transfer Station Permits
Community Development Director Eammon Coughlin gave an update on the repaving of Park Street expected to start in mid-June.
Williamstown Town Meeting Passes Progress Pride Flag Bylaw Amendment
The most heavily debated article of the 40 that were addressed by the meeting was decided on a vote of 175-90, amending a flag bylaw passed at last year's town meeting.
Williams College Gives All-Clear After 'Suspicious' Package Found
A suspicious package that caused the evacuation of Williams College's Wachenheim Science Center on Thursday has been determined to be not dangerous.
Weekend Outlook: Spring Fling, Anniversary Celebrations & More
The Berkshires and surrounding areas will have various events this weekend, including anniversary celebrations, a spring fling, a comedy festival, and more. Memorial Day times and events here.
Pittsfield Council Gives Preliminary OK to $82M School Budget
It was a divisive vote, passing 6-4 with one councilor absent, and survived two proposals for significant cuts.
Brien Center Hires New Vice President of Human Resources
In her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and professional development.
Activating Dunham Mall Community Fundraiser
Reimagine Dunham Mall aims to support area business, recreation, pedestrian networks, and parking accessibility for residents and visitors of downtown Pittsfield.
Mount Greylock School Committee Picks Interim Superintendent
The committee authorized Chair Christina Conry to negotiate a deal with Bergeron to serve in an interim role and to figure out a transition plan to make the change from McCandless, who did not attend Wednesday's virtual meeting.
CHP Celebrates Opening of Dentist Practice in Adams
Community Health Programs Inc. is expanding its reach into North County with the opening of a dental and family center in the former Adams Internists.
Environmentalists Push for Climate Legislation
Local environmentalists joined statewide rallies for climate legislation on Tuesday, pushing the passage of four bills for cleaner air and energy.
Lee Contractor Sentenced to State Prison
Fred Senter was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison following an April 25 guilty verdict on 25 larceny related charges.
Dalton Select Board Continues Eversource Public Hearing
A public hearing on special permit for Eversource to upgrade the utility's infrastructure was continued last week for a third time because of concerns expressed by residents of Barton Hill Road.
Lee Lions Club Memorial Day 5k
The race will begin and end at the Lee High School and start time is at 8:30AM.
Nonprofit Center Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers
Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires honored seven individuals who have gone above and beyond in their work: Jess Vecchia, Kate Barton, Jude Wesselman, Noelia Salinetti, Brenda Petell, Karen Richards, and Chris Melski.
Williamstown Neighbors Not Satisfied with Habitat Response
Christopher Bolton joined several residents who live near the planned subdivision in saying that Habitat has been unresponsive to the concerns raised by those neighbors.
Pittsfield Council Endorses 11 Departmental Budgets
The City Council preliminarily approved 11 department budgets in under 90 minutes on the first day of fiscal year 2025 hearings.
Butterflies Honor Passed Loved Ones at HospiceCare Event
The release is one of the memorial services HospiceCare does for families of folks who have died in the last year but it is also open to the community, she said.
Haiku on the Hoosic Celebration
This program is supported by HooRWA, Tourists, and by a grant from the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council.
Mass Housing and Shelter Alliance Honors Former Pittsfield Mayor
Award presented on May 16 at Home for Good Event
Zion's 16th Annual Plant Sale
Those who would like to donate plants for the sale, you can bring them to the church on Friday, May 24 between 10 and noon.
Lenox Seeking Volunteers for Town Manager Screening Committee
Current Town Manager Chris Ketchen will step down at the end of June.
Clarksburg Officials Keep PreK Program Free
They ended up agreeing to dip into their reserves to ensure that preschool will continue free for town residents.
Mount Greylock's McCandless Announces Resignation
For the fourth time in the last 10 years, the Mount Greylock Regional School District will be looking for a new permanent superintendent.
Pittsfield Council Sees $808K in Community Preservation Funds
The City Council last week saw 11 Community Preservation Act funding allocations totaling $808,547.
Dalton Lift Still in Limbo; ADA Picnic Tables Coming
According to Hill Engineering, Town Hall could install a vertical lift in the Police Department's closet and go up into the town account's office. However, no one wants to give up the closet or office, she said.
Pittsfield Superintendant Warns of Prohibited Toy Guns
The district has been alerted of a concerning trend that is prohibited on school grounds: Orby or Orbeez guns.
Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown Porch
A Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.
Greylock appoints Anthony Rinaldi as Director Emeritus
In March 2024, the Board of Directors voted to confer the Director Emeritus designation on Rinaldi.
