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Berkshire Agricultural Ventures Appoints Three New Board Members
Farmer and local agricultural leader Meg Bantle, community volunteer and farm business co-founder Mimi Beaven, and former BAV interim executive director Glenn Bergman were elected at the Board’s Annual Meeting in December 2024.
Pittsfield Man Charged With Carjacking
A Pittsfield man has been charged with carjacking following an incident Thursday in the Target parking lot.
EPA Completes Review of Rose Disposal Pit
The Rose Disposal Pit site is a 1-acre area contaminated with waste oils, solvents, and hazardous materials disposed of by General Electric from 1951 to 1959.
Marchetti's First State of City Speech Points to Successes, Challenges
Mayor Peter Marchetti invited residents to join "One Pittsfield" during his first State of the City address on Thursday.
Williamstown Signs on to Opioid Abatement Collaborative
The town Monday signed on to a North County initiative to address and combat opioid addiction in the region.
Clarksburg Officials Debate Need for School Repairs, Renovations
School officials acknowledged that Clarksburg School is need of renovation or rebuild but declined to commit at this point to plan of action.
Taylor July 4 Tickets on Sale Jan. 29
James Taylor returns to Tanglewood with his All-Star Band for performances on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, at 8 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed.
Williams College Student Struck by Car on Main Street
A pedestrian hit by a car on Main Street on Wednesday evening was treated and released from Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, police said Thursday.
Weekend Outlook: Sherlock Holmes Takes a Case, Music & More
There are several events this weekend to help you recharge from your week including a school play, live music, and more.
Grant Supports Memoir Writing Workshop at Monterey Library
The Friends of the Library will provide in-kind contributions matching the grant amount.
Adams 2025 Annual Town Census Mailed
Census forms have been mailed to all residents.
Williamstown Planners Give Final OK for Habitat Subdivision
The long road to getting a short road approved by the town came to a successful end for Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday night.
Dalton Candidates Debate Infrastructure, Police Station at Candidate Forum
The four candidates on the ballot, Robert Collins, Rich Haley, Levi Renderer and Patrick Carsell appeared at a forum Wednesday night to highlight their perspectives on issues including transparency and collaboration, the condition of the police station, and roads and sidewalks.
Airport Commission Drama Surfaces at North Adams Council Meeting
The controversies stewing at the Airport Commission bubbled over to City Council on Tuesday night with a councilor demanding an investigation and the subject of a failed lease agreement claiming conflicts of interest and mayoral tampering.
PCTV Welcomes New Digital Navigator To Empower Community
Samuel Pascual's role is a one-year, grant-funded position designed to promote digital equity through community media centers.
Pittsfield Toter System Reducing Waste, Increasing Recycling
Pittsfield now throws away about 1,024 tons of trash per month, down from 1,388 tons, and recycles about 201 tons per month, compared to 148 tons. Since its implementation in the fall, the city has saved more than $367,000.
Car Shears Utility Pole Closing Pittsfield's West Street
A portion of West Street is closed after a sport utility vehicle hit and broke a utility pole Wednesday morning
Orchards Renovation Likely to Add Tax Revenue in Williamstown
This winter's renovation of a defunct Main Street hotel is the kind of commercial development that town officials are hoping will generate non-residential property tax revenue.
State Officials Urge Fire Safety During Open Burning Season
Season Begins Tomorrow; Wildfires in Massachusetts and California Prompt Safety Reminder
Gina Coleman Chosen as the Recipient of the 2025 Peacemaker Award
The Peacemaker Award is given annually to an individual or group in Northern Berkshire.
Blackinton Mill OK'd for Tourist Cabin Building Venture
The Planning Board on Monday night approved a special permit for manufacturing in the former woolens factory on Massachusetts Avenue.
Williamstown Expects Spike in Property Taxes in FY26
No details were revealed about the town's fiscal year 2026 spending plan at Monday's joint meeting of the Select Board and Finance Committee. But it was apparent that FY26 budget will require a significant increase in the property tax levy in the year that begins July 1.
North Adams Making Plans to Address Library Belvedere
With a $75,000 matching Mass Historic grant, city officials are moving closer to addressing the library's decrepit belvedere.
Dalton Water Crews Fixing Leak on North Street
It's been a busy couple of days for the Dalton Water Department's four-man crew who have been addressing a couple of water leaks.
Dalton Public Safety Panel Talks Facilities Fund
Public Safety Advisory Committee members have discussed a proposal to establish a public facilities stabilization fund.
CHP to Host Virtual Book Discussion on 'Anti-Diet'
The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Central Berkshire Superintendent Intends to Retire in June
Central Berkshire Regional School District Superintendent Leslie Blake-Davis has put the phrase "life-long learning" into practice throughout her career and will continue to do so in retirement.
Greylock Federal to Host 'Scamalot'
The webinar will feature actual fraudulent recordings, email and text samples. The conversation will also share next steps on what to do if you become a victim of a scam.
Berkshire District Attorney's Office Awarded Over $200 K in Grant Funding
Berkshire District Attorney's Office was awarded a Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and a Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant.
Williamstown Board of Health Pushes for Action on Motel Issue
The Board of Health on Monday morning authorized the health inspector to take a more forceful tone in seeking resolution to an ongoing issue at the 1896 House Inn on Cold Spring Road.
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