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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.

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Pittsfield Settles on $786K Reimbursement in Cannabis Dispensary Lawsuit

The city will refund a sum of more than $786,000 to three local cannabis dispensaries for allegedly "unreasonable" Host Community Agreement fees, a lawsuit that has popped up around the state.

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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.

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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.

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Pittsfield Council Cuts School Budget After 'Unprofessional' Comments

The City Council preliminarily approved a $216 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with a last-minute reduction to the schools.

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PCTV Pizza Fundraiser Successful in Second Year

The event raised about $4,300 — topping last year's total of about $3,500.

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Clarksburg OKs $5.1M Budget; Moves CPA Adoption Forward

The annual town meeting sped through the questions on Wednesday night, swiftly passing a total budget of $5.1 million for fiscal 2025 with no comments.

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Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help

Drivers should be alert, especially near ponds and wetlands

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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.

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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.

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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.

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St. Stan's Students Get Crash Course in Accident Reconstruction

According to Cahoon, there are three common elements that contribute to a crash: the driver, the vehicle, and the environment.

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Community Hero: Danielle Nichole Munn

Witch Slapped owner and founder Danielle Nichole Munn has been nominated for the May Community Hero of the Month.

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Springside Pump Track Designers Scaling Back Over High Costs

A 50 percent jump in construction costs has put a roadblock in the proposed pump track at Springside Park but the commitment remains.

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Secretary of the Smithsonian Speaking at Williams' 235th Commencement

Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie G. Bunch III will be the principal speaker at Williams College's 235th commencement exercise on Sunday, June 2.

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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.

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Morris Elementary School Welcomes New Assistant Principal

Soules brings experience and a diverse background in education to the district.

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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.

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Lee High School Announces Graduation Speakers For 2024

The 147th graduation exercises of Lee High School will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at Tanglewood in Lenox.

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Downtown Pittsfield Mural Shows Morningside Students Shining

Morningside Community School students smiled and pointed as they saw their own faces in the new mural on the YMCA.

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Majesty of the Berkshires Pride Pageant

Start Celebrating Pride Month a Day Early: Drag is Back at the Adams Theater on May 31

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Clark Art Free Pride Month Tour

Free with gallery admission.

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Williams Grads Present Art History at the Leading Edge

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

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Adams Community Bank Elects New Corporators

The following individuals were elected corporators of Community Bancorp of the Berkshires, MHC: Justin McKennon, A.J. Enchill, Karen Sinopoli, Tim Burke, Tina Larre, Alexandra "Alex" Glover, Lindsay D. DiSantis, Robin Sher, Stella Downie, and Leonard Light.

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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.

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