Community
Preview: First Pittsfield City Council Meeting of the Term
The City Council will handle grants, subcommittee assignments, and a local historic district effort during its first meeting of the new term on Tuesday.
Mount Greylock Schools Bracing for Another Big Health Insurance Hit
It is unknown just how steep, but Superintendent Joseph Bergeron tried to prepare the School Committee at its January meeting on Thursday.
Monterey Marks 250th Celebration of the Knox Trail
Multiple programs at the Monterey Library and the Bidwell House Museum. Admission to all programs is free.
Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line.
Grazie's Matt Tatro Opening Dough Boys Pizzeria
Dough Boys Pizza will serve specialty pies, calzones, and strombolis as well as build-your-own pizzas. It will also offer salads and fried appetizers.
McCann Project Bids to Be Opened This Month
The McCann School Committee has authorized Superintendent James Brosnan to move forward with the MSBA project and discussed the next steps.
South County Celebrates 250th Anniversary of the Knox Trail
Representatives from those towns were presented with plaques and proclamations, and shared stories of their communities' participation in both the Knox Trail and the Revolution.
Mass DOR: December Revenue Collections Total $4.062 Billion
Monthly collections down $285 million or 6.6 percent vs. December 2024 actual; $167 million below benchmark
Central Berkshire Approves Competency Evaluation Plan
The state is mandating that school districts develop a competency evaluation plan now that the 10th grade MCAS scores are no longer a graduation requirement.
The WIT Gallery Collecting Fuel Assistance Donations
The community-wide initiative invites residents and visitors to contribute funds that will go directly toward heating fuel assistance and other programs for Berkshire County households facing financial hardships.
DPU Reaches Settlement Agreement with Competitive Supplier
Direct Energy agrees to donate over $100,000 to Boston Medical Center's Clean Power Prescription program and will cease telemarketing activities for one year
Tina Packer, Founder of Shakespeare & Company, Dies at 87
Shakespeare & Company, which Packer co-founded in 1978, made the announcement Saturday on its Facebook page.
Sledding Destinations in Berkshire County
The snow is perfectly packed for a day of sledding. Head for the hills before the winter season ends.
Governor Names 6 Judges for Department of Industrial Accidents
These nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.
North Adams School Committee Gets Update on Athletics
The North Adams Public Schools are continuing a shared athletic director post with Hoosac Valley Regional School District that's proven to be successful for the past several years.
Pittsfield Mayor Highlights 2025 Infrastructure Projects
Several infrastructure projects gained momentum in 2025, and miles of roads were paved or repaired.
MassDOT Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety for walking and biking to school and is open to students in second through eighth grade who attend participating SRTS partner public schools.
Governor Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Free DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part
Berkshire Amistad: American Waste to Aid in Honduras
More than four decades ago, Eddie O'Toole returned from the Peace Corps with the realization that good things were being thrown away when they could be used elsewhere.
Cheshire Newcomer Offers Expertise to Aid in Grants
New resident Bobby Quintos wants to leverage his contacts to help the town secure grants to address infrastructure challenges and support future energy and cost-saving initiatives.
Friday Front Porch Feature: A Cozy House on the Lake
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 30 Cove Lane
Wendy Penner to Receive the 2026 Peacemaker Award
The award will be presented at the annual Northern Berkshire MLK Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan.19, during the celebratory luncheon.
Berkshire DA Releases Victim's Name in Fatal Police Shooting
Biagio Kauvil's family had attempted to secure mental health resources for him before a well-being check on Wednesday that turned deadly.
Berkshire Green Drinks: Stream Restoration on the Konkapot River
January's Berkshire Green Drinks will showcase Trout Unlimited's stream restoration project
Construct Hires New Executive Director
Joey Lindstrom Joins Construct as Executive Director, Bringing National Housing Expertise to the Berkshires
Deadline Set for CRA's 2026 Gib Kittredge Award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 23.
Riverside Public House Offers Warm, Friendly Atmosphere
A new restaurant is trying to fill the hole left by the iconic Dewey's Public House.
Williamstown Looking at How to Enforce Smoking Ban for Apartments
The Board of Health and town health inspector are consulting with town counsel on how best to enforce a ban on smoking in apartment buildings passed by town meeting in May.
Companion Corner: Beauty at Berkshire Humane Society
Beauty is a 5-year-old bulldog mix and has been at the shelter for about a month after she didn't get along with other animals in the home.
OLLI at BCC Distinguished Speakers Series: Ukraine-Russia War in the Era of Trump 2.0
Veteran foreign correspondent James Brooke will give an in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine.
