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Berkshires in Mild Drought
During May, the state received between 1-3 inches of rain, which was 1.5 to 3 inches below normal.
Former Harry's Supermarket Under Construction for Restaurant
Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building.
Williamstown Board Opts to Negotiate with College on Water St. Lot
The Select Board on Monday decided to enter into negotiations with Williams College on the sale of the vacant town-owned lot at 59 Water St.
Cheshire Town Meeting Oks Budgets, Debates Potential Prop 2 1/2 Override
Town meeting on Monday approved all 35 articles on the annual meeting warrant, including a total spending for fiscal 2027 of more than $8.5 million.
Williamstown Planning Board Narrowing in on Subdivision Bylaw Changes
One example of a topic that came up in the recent approval of a four-home subdivision off Summer Street is stormwater management.
Lanesborough Town Meeting to Vote Budget, Bylaws & Vehicle Purchases
Voters will gather at Lanesborough Elementary School on June 9 at 6 p.m. to decide on 20 warrant articles.
Hewison Aviation Grand Opening Harriman-And-West Airport
The public event will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at 836 State Road.
Cole Mountain Cafe Brings Farm to Table
Cole Mountain Bakery and Cafe recently opened its doors on West Main Street to serve breakfast, sandwiches, and baked goods.
Monument Mountain Graduates Reminded to Keep Ecological Mindset
The 105 graduates from Great Barrington were sent off to solve the world's problems, but not before hearing some words of wisdom from their teachers and classmates.
Morris Elementary School Celebrates Student Success With Field Day
As the school year winds down, the sun was shining high as Morris Elementary School and the community celebrated student success with a splash.
Cheshire Town Meeting to Decide Budgets, Police Chief Salary
The town is proposing a substantial jump for its Police Department budget of $403,000 in Article 12, an increase of $118,986.
Pittsfield's Christian Center Announces Community Day, 'Big News'
The nonprofit plans to unveil "big news" during its annual Community Day on Aug. 22, Executive Director Jessica Jones told the Homelessness Advisory Committee on Wednesday.
Community Honors Ellen Kennedy, BCC's Longtime President
The Berkshire Community College community celebrated outgoing President Ellen Kennedy for the innovation, kindness, and curiosity she has fostered on campus over the last 14 years.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife: Turtles on the Roadway Need Your Help
Drivers should be alert, especially near ponds and wetlands
Berkshire Arts & Tech Grads 'Grateful to Be Weird'
Among the things that Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School senior Lilianna Choque was thankful for on Saturday was the fact that she knows all her classmates.
Small but Mighty Lee Graduates Remember One of Their Own
Lee High School's class of 2026 was the smallest class since 1938, giving them the name "small but mighty" while honoring one of their own wildcats who could not walk the stage with them today.
Mount Greylock Regional Class of 2026 'Embraced the Unexpected'
The seniors queued up to enter the school gym with "Pomp and Circumstance" and scattered out the doors to "Choose Joy."
Mount Everett Regional Graduates Ready to 'Launch' into the World
Valedictorian Benjamin Vella compared his class to the Artemis II mission from earlier this year, and how they had done what those astronauts have done to soar among the stars.
West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival Hitting Pause
Festival's committee posted on Facebook that it did not hit its volunteer recruitment goal of 100 by June. This prompted the decision to cancel for this year and think about the future of the festival.
WWII Veteran Reflects on D-Day at VFW Post Induction
Anthony Salatino Jr. says his memory is getting a little foggy about his time in the Army. But he remembers how terrible D-Day was, and feeling lucky he wasn't among those in the initial invasion force 82 years ago.
Monument Mountain Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian for 2026
Monument Mountain Regional High School has named Sadie Honig-Briggs and Reese Duchesne as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the graduating class of 2026.
Vermont Fish & Wildlife: Protect Nesting Loons and Loon Chicks
Enjoy loons from a safe distance
62 'Fighting' Hoosac Valley Students Graduate
The 62 members of the Hoosac Valley class of 2026 were told to hold on to their fighting spirit during their graduation ceremony.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Multigenerational Home
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Walling Road in Adams.
Vermont National Guard Members Depart From North Adams
Residents came together Friday to see some Vermont National Guard members off.
Pittsfield Preliminarily OKs $232.7M FY27 Budget
The City Council on Thursday preliminarily approved a $232.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027 with almost $6,000 in reductions made during departmental deliberations.
Former Veterans Services Clerk Charged With Felony
The former veterans services assistant has been charged with felony larceny in Northern Berkshire District Court.
Mount Everett's Top Students Announced for Class of 2026
They will speak at graduation exercises to be held Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Tanglewood in Lenox.
North Adams Pride Returns to Downtown on June 12
This year's event will feature live entertainment, local vendors, food, and activities designed to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for attendees of all ages.
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