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Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Events 2019
Below is a list of towns holding trick-or-treat hours and/or events on Halloween. click for more
Pittsfield at-Large City Councilor Candidates...
Seven candidates fielded questions at a forum hosted by BCC, in partnership with the Pittsfield Gazette and Pittsfield Community Television, which recorded the forum. The moderator was Shawn Serre, executive director of PCTV. click for more
North Adams Committee Reviewing Mechanism for...
With the administration pointing to the costs of such open access, the council approved a $5,000 budget in the fiscal 2020 budget to cover its legal queries. click for more
Community Development Board Denies Marijuana...
Girard said they reached out to the city's engineering department, building commissioner, and the permitting coordinator and submitted some new plans. He said because the change was so minor the building inspector signed off on it and they blocked off the area and prepared for construction. click for more
PopCares Cancer Charity Has Helped Nearly 900...
On Saturday, that generosity was on full display as some 600 or so attended the annual chicken dinner fundraiser held for the third year at Greylock Works and catered by David Nicholas of Bounti-Fare. click for more
North Adams Airport Commission Finalizes...
Administrative Officer Michael Canales had asked the Airport Commission last week firm up some of the requirements built into the restaurant RFP, specifically preferences for hours of operation and meals served. click for more
Pittsfield School Committee Concerned With Teacher...
The reported was shared by Superintendent Jason McCandless at last Wednesday's meeting. School Committee member William Cameron noted that some of the exiting employees were only hired at the beginning of the school year. click for more
Berkshire County Kids' Place Gala Celebrates...
The path on Friday night was a yellow brick road to "A Night in the Emerald City," the theme for these year's fundraising gala for the nonprofit that was held at Country Club of Pittsfield. Phelps donned a purple witch's hat to welcome guests to the event that also included recognition of several... click for more
North Adams Police Arrest Suspect in Armed...
Police have arrested a suspect in two armed robberies that occurred overnight Saturday and Sunday. The first robbery occurred about 9 p.m. on Saturday when Dave's Package Store and the second at Dunkin' Donuts about 4:40 a.m. on Sunday. click for more
Noted 'Edu-Tainer' Brings Message of Tolerance to...
Educators who gathered this month at Mount Greylock Regional School were reminded that those bags are just part of the baggage.
Adams Selectmen Hear From Ale House Owner
The building on East Hoosac Street has sat unused since then. Girard has it listed it on several sources and is still hopeful he can find a taker. The idle liquor license he still holds, however, has become an issue for the town.
The Independent Investor: Was There Really a Trade...
Many on Wall Street believe that the entire announcement was little better than a public relations stunt to woo Trump's farming base of voters back into the fold.
Northern Berkshire Coalition Forum Envisions...
Instead of focusing on what people were afraid of with new challenges of community investment, participants in the October forum were asked to instead look at what "inclusive development" they would like to see.
Controversial Williamstown Sporting Goods Store...
The Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday avoided a decision on the most controversial issue it has faced this year.
Pittsfield Superintendent Seeking New...
After McCandless' evaluation by the School Committee on Wednesday, he confirmed that he is a finalist for the superintendent's position of the Silver Lake Regional School District in Kingston, just north of Plymouth.
North Adams' Helme Named Woman of Achievement
The city's director of tourism has been named the 2019-20 Woman of Achievement by the Northern Berkshire Business and Professional Women's Club.
Adams' Berkshire Mill Damaged by Falling Tree
Several upper windows on the west side of the building facing Hoosac Street were shattered. Police responded to close off the area and a Department of Public Works crew was cleaning up the debris. No word of any injuries.
Bay State Winter Games Return to Berkshires in...
The Winter Games expects to attract hundreds of athletes and families to the Berkshire region to compete in sports like figure skating and masters ice hockey.
Authorities Release Details of Alleged Assault at...
The victim, an unidentified student of color, has said they were assaulted on a trail on the college campus and dragged into the nearby woods. This allegedly occurred on Friday, Sept. 27, and the campus safety office was alerted at 2 p.m. that day. The student was taken by ambulance to Berkshire Medical Center, treated for minor injuries and released.
Cultural Pittsfield This Week: Oct. 18-24
The 15th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival continues through Sunday, Oct. 20. The Dayramir Gonzalez Quartet will perform at Berkshire Museum on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be preceded by a wine bar that opens at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m., The Colonial Theatre will host legendary vocalist Stephanie Nakasian and her daughter, Veronica Swift, in a rare pairing. The Berkshires Jazz Youth Ensemble will open.
Pittsfield Man Charged with Setting A-Mart...
Images on social media showed heavy smoke billowing up from North Street and heavy flames within the building.
Pittsfield Students Receive Superintendent Award
Superintendent Jason McCandless began Wednesday's School Committee with a presentation honoring two of the highest achieving students in the school system.
Cheshire Highway Foreman Advocates for New Grader
He has asked the board to propose at town meeting buying a grader as opposed to continuing to rent one as they currently do. He has other ideas as well.
Pittsfield Airport to Serve as Hub For Disaster...
Central Berkshire received $25,000 while the Northern and Southern Berkshire committees each were awarded $23,000 from the highly competitive grant program.
Rain, Wind Heading for New England
The beautiful and downright balmy weather over the Berkshires will change in a big way mid-week as a "bomb" cyclone hits along the Northeast seaboard.
Pittsfield Mayoral Candidates Debate Education...
Mayoral candidates Linda Tyer and Melissa Mazzeo sparred over education during a debate hosted by the Pittsfield Educational Administrators Association and United Educators of Pittsfield on Tuesday night.
North Adams Library Trustees to Look at New...
The trustees addressed an American Library Association memo in response to filming in the library and agreed to hold off on penning a policy until next month.
Cheshire Welcomes New School Superintendent Aaron...
There has been frequent turnover in the position lately. Dean is the third person to hold the top education post in as many years but says he's in for the long haul.
Hundreds Hike Mount Greylock During The Ramble
ProAdams reports that near 1,200 people registered at the summit of Mount Greylock with more making there way to the top as the day went on.
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