Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

BRPC's Public Health Program Announces Recent Hires

The BRPC Public Health Program supports Berkshire County and its municipalities in areas including emergency preparedness and response, substance use prevention and harm reduction, community health planning and education, climate resilience, and infectious and chronic disease prevention.

Pittsfield Seeks Public Input for Draft CDBG Annual Action Plan

The Community Development Office, in conjunction with the City Council's subcommittee on Community and Economic Development, will hold a public hearing on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the proposed CDBG program budget and draft 2025 Annual Action Plan.

Clark Art Lecture on Afro-Diasporic Art

The talk takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

Pittsfield Seeking Volunteers for Flag Distribution

The installation of flags will occur between May 6 to May 11, 2024.

North Adams Council Gives Initial OK to Zoning Change

A zoning change that would add a residential property to the commercial zone on State Road was adopted to a second reading but met with some pushback. The Planning Board recommended the change.

Williamstown Charter Review Panel OKs Fix to Address 'Separation of Powers' Concern

The Charter Review Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to endorse an amended version of the compliance provision it drafted to be added to the Town Charter.

Dion Brown Announces Transfer to Boston College

On Wednesday afternoon, Brown announced via the social media platform “X” that he is transferring to Boston College.

Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-Election

Robert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board.

BerkChique! at Ventfort Hall

The weekend pop up sale will benifit Ventfort Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum, with additional donations going to the Berkshire Humane Society, Community Access to the Arts (CATA), WAM Theatre, and Berkshire Art Center.

McCann Technical School Announce Tea Room Schedule

The Tea Room operates from 10:45 AM to noon.

Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust Hears Objections to Summer Street Proposal

A couple of the residents who addressed the AHT said they are concerned that Northern Berkshire Habitat is biting off more than it can chew and will not have the resources to build five houses at the site.

SVMC Wellness Connection: April 19

Greylock Federal Promotes Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer

In his role, Barry will service existing and new business members, work on business development, originate commercial loans, and help to create and manage new products, services and classes to serve the community.

Adams Beautification Plans Community Cleanup

The Adams Beautification group, which has been quietly sprucing up the town since 2022, hopes to bring in more members of the community during a community cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, April 27.

Adams Historical Society Annual Meeting

Trudel's presentation will include never-before-published photographs of the company's operations, samples of original Jones Division fabrics, and family photographs. Materials from the historical society's collection will also be on display.

North Adams Public Schools To Host Grade Configuration Forum

The forum will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 PM.

Clark Art Presents Herblore

Practicing herbalists Brooke Bridges, Twink Williams Burns, and Rebecca Guanzon share intimate stories about their relationships with the land and their ancestors.

BEAT: Volunteer Fieldwork

This spring, BEAT is offering training to anyone interested in conducting volunteer fieldwork by surveying culverts and road-stream crossings. The first field day training is Tuesday, April 30.

Dalton Select Board Argues Over Sidewalk Article

A heated discussion concerning sidewalks during Monday night's Select Board meeting resulted in the acting chair calling a recess to cool the situation.

Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo Project

Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, more time is needed before a decision can be made.

Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Election Pay, Veterans Parking, Wetland Ordinances

The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.

Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

Registration is required for each event. Library events are free and open to the public.

Spectrum Cable Hearing Set in North Adams

The 10-year contract with Spectrum/Charter Communications will cover the city of North Adams and the towns of Adams, Cheshire and Clarksburg.

North Adams Farmers Market Moving to Main Street

The Farmers Market will share space with Touchy Coffee that will occupy the former TD bank building for the month of May.