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Crane Museum Hosts Papermaking at Dalton Library
Although the Crane Museum's building is no longer accessible to the general public, residents still have the opportunity to learn about papermaking and the organization's history.
Downtown Pittsfield: A Taste of Downtown
Nineteen restaurants and bars in downtown Pittsfield will be participating.
Office of Veterans Services Launches Yearlong Acts of Service Campaign
Statewide initiative in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy aims to inspire and promote service to the veteran community throughout 2025
Berkshire-Based Murder Mystery Video Game Released
"Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse" is the fourth game in a series of stand-alone murder mystery games developed by Matthew Myers of HitherYon Games.
Landowners Play Vital Role Creating Habitat for Declining Native Wildlife
The New England cottontail, the only native rabbit in the region, thrives in dense young forests and shrublands.
1Berkshire Launches Pilot Program to Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs
The Berkshire Immigrant Entrepreneurial Support Program consists of four key initiatives.
Williams PTO Plans $330K Playground Improvement
On Tuesday, the Parks Commission gave a positive recommendation for the project's request of $100,000 in Community Preservation Act funding.
Healey, Driscoll Talk Transportation Funding, Municipal Empowerment
Those were just a few of the initiatives to aid cities and towns, they said, and were based what they were hearing from local government
MassDOT: South County Daytime Lane Closures
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Dalton Select Board Refers Its Budget to Finance Committee
Select Board member Marc Strout motioned that the board maintain its stipend rates from last year rather than approving the proposed 2 percent stipend increase.
Berkshire Carousel Offer Withdrawn, Volunteers Plan Reopening
Tuesday’s City Council agenda includes withdrawing an order to accept a conveyance and donation of land at 50 Center St. (the Berkshire Carousel.)
Williamstown Fire Personnel Committee to Interview Six Applicants for Chief Position
Williamstown Prudential Committee members, from left, Alex Steele, David Moresi, Lindsay Neathawk and Joe Beverly participate in Wednesday's meeting.
Wahconah Regional High School to Hold Freshman Orientation
In case of inclement weather, the orientation will be rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Williamstown Community Preservation Committee Funds Proposals at Half the Levels Sought
The committee started its consideration of fiscal year 2026 requests with applications totaling about $294,000.
Pittsfield Health Board Considering Nicotine Free Generation
Thirteen Massachusetts communities have joined the "Nicotine-Free Generation." Could Pittsfield do the same?
Dalton Rotary Club Gifts Support Food Pantries, Fire Departments
The gifts were made possible by Dalton Rotary's 2024 fundraising efforts, primarily through its annual golf tournament.
Pittsfield Named One of Nation's 'Digital Inclusion Trailblazers'
This is the second time Pittsfield is being recognized with this designation.
Pittsfield Community Radio Begins South Berkshire Broadcasts
The new FM radio signal, with call letters WSBR, was granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission on Jan. 14, 2025, after a three-year planning and construction process.
New Peck's Road Bridge Coming Soon
A new Peck's Road bridge will be installed in February after six months of closure.
Dalton February Election a Go Despite Date Error
The special election to decide who will fill the vacant Select Board seat will occur on Feb. 3. In December, the board approved the use of mail-in ballots.
Dalton Fire District Anticipating February Arrival for Ambulance
The Fire District is anticipating the arrival of its new ambulance in February.
North Adams Navigators Honored for Enrolling Residents In Affordable Health Plans
Most people who apply for coverage through the Health Connector qualify for ConnectorCare, which makes coverage more affordable through lower premiums and co-pays, and the elimination of deductibles.
Greylock School Cost Estimates, Spec Plans Being Readied for MSBA
Design documents for the $65 million Greylock School project, including cost estimates, are expected to be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority by the end of this month.
State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese, Other Wildlife
The public should report observations of sick or deceased birds if 5 or more birds are found at a single location
Berkshire County Historical Society Genealogy Workshop
Swigert has over forty years of experience in genealogical research and has been an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) for four years.
Mass MoCA's Assets for Artists Program Awarded Grant
The organization will use grant funds to enact a range of projects aimed at supporting leadership development for youth and young adults, community gathering spaces, neighborhood beautification, and partnership development.
Wander Berkshires Cuts Ribbon on Inclusive, Sober Space
Wander Berkshires is a queer and transgender-founded, recovery-focused cafe that has established itself as a community hub since opening in the fall. A ribbon cutting officially celebrated the Depot Street business.
Central Berkshire Eyes 4.13% Increase for FY26
The Central Berkshire Regional School District is anticipating a 4.13 percent increase to its gross initial budget for fiscal 2026, translating to an increase of $1,473,826.
Adams Chair Blames Public 'Beratement' for Employee Exodus
The town's dealing with an exodus in leadership that the chair of the Selectmen attributed to constant beratement, particularly at meetings.
Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Ice Fisherman From Onota Lake
A fisherman was hauled of the icy waters of Onoto Lake early Tuesday morning.
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